Some words of caution before you buy a medical self-testing kit
Dr Muiris Houston: Many self-tests are unfit for purpose and need greater regulation to ensure safety and reliability, studies find
Germs: The dirtiest items are ones we might least expect but there are ways to protect yourself
Dr Muiris Houston: Hotel remote controls - rarely sanitised - can be dirtier than toilet seats
What is listeriosis and what are the symptoms? All you need to know about the infection linked to recall across Ireland
Infection results in mild or no symptoms in most cases, but can become serious if it spreads past the digestive system and becomes invasive
‘The way to a human’s brain and immune system is through the gut’
Dr Muiris Houston: More scientific evidence is emerging to show that our gastrointestinal system interacts with our nervous system
What are the treatment options for prostate cancer patients like Joe Biden?
Dr Muiris Houston: Former US president Joe Biden has prostate cancer. Here’s what men should know about the disease
Dr Muiris Houston: Lifestyle changes to reduce your risk of stroke, dementia and late-life depression
Dr Muiris Houston: At least 60% of stroke, 40% of dementia and 35% of late-life depression are attributable to risk factors that can be altered
Coins, batteries and toys: What happens when a small child swallows something dangerous?
Dr Muiris Houston: Foreign bodies may enter a child’s ears, nostrils or mouth, with potentially serious consequences
A revolution in heart disease? Focus shifts to staying ahead of the blockage
A complete change in thinking could save up to 8.7m lives each year
How concerning is the detection of the polio virus in European cities’ wastewater systems?
Dr Muiris Houston: This is a wake-up call for Europe. It means any gaps in vaccination coverage could see a resurgence of the disease
How little exercise does it take to boost your health?
Small changes to your daily routine – such as an extra couple minutes of exercise or slightly more sleep – can have a big impact on your health
The more we learn about smell, the more crucial it proves to our wellbeing
Dr Muiris Houston: New research suggests that smell is both more complex and less dispensable than we might think
The complex medical factors undermining the health of Pope Francis
It would take very little for his medical situation ‘to become unbalanced’, says pope’s doctor
Medically vulnerable people should never again be as exposed as they were during Storm Éowyn
Natural disasters pose a humanitarian crisis for certain groups and it’s time for authorities to plan for this
Leprosy: With a rare case recorded in Ireland last year, how contagious is it and can it be treated?
Leprosy affects the skin, peripheral nerves, upper respiratory tract and eyes
Should the Government move to label alcohol as a cancer-causing substance?
Dr Muiris Houston: Implementing a labelling regime could help make people aware of the potential cancer risks of alcohol consumption