HHealthcare Read More HSE warns of bug spreading in Ireland that’s ‘hard to avoid’ right now3 May 2026 The HSE has warned that the highly contagious norovirus bug is spreading widely across Ireland and can be…
MMedication Read More Free high-dose Ozempic gets green light for medical card holders with diabetes13 April 2026 It will also be available free of charge to diabetics on the Long-Term Illness Scheme from next month…
MMental health Read More Lacking beds and expertise: The soaring HSE overseas psych spend3 April 2026 Ireland is lacking in both facilities and expertise when it comes to dealing with particularly complex psychiatric cases…
HHealthcare Read More Decisions on drug reimbursement must be in interests of all patients – The Irish Times3 April 2026 Sir, – Drug reimbursement decisions must be made in the interests of all patients in Ireland. This important…
MMedication Read More State to continue funding phased dispensing and blister packs for patients ‘who genuinely need them’31 March 2026 We need your help now Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open. You are visiting us…
MMental health Read More ‘A lot of people are traumatised’ – Irish phone addicts will take cases against social media companies here, says expert29 March 2026 One million people in Ireland are suffering ‘mild to moderate’ harm from social media, says Prof Colin O’GaraPsychiatrist…
MMedication Read More Three more children settle Epilim sodium valproate cases27 March 2026 Also on Thursday the Department of Health said it will not publish an interim report from a public…
HHealthcare Read More Mentally ill woman’s advanced healthcare directive is not valid, HSE tells court – The Irish Times22 March 2026 The Health Service Executive has asked the High Court to decide that an advanced healthcare directive made by…
HHealthcare Read More you might be surprised – The Irish Times17 March 2026 “Sláinte” will be on the lips of many millions of people around the world today as all things…
NNutrition Read More Feeling low after all the rain? Here are the foods Irish scientists say can boost mood7 March 2026 Berries and citrus fruits tend to be rich in the mood-boosting flavonoids. Photo: Getty If the long-awaited spring…