Monica Seles brings a welcome awareness to a rare disease
This little-understood neurological condition affects how our voluntary muscles work
Dr Bot: Why doctors can fail us, and how AI could save lives - but is a chatdoc the medic for you?
The recent underwhelming launch of the latest OpenAI iteration, GPT-5, suggests progress with chatbots is slowing
Good news for breast cancer survivors who live in fear of recurrence
A recent paper has found risk of a second primary cancer is much lower than many patients believe
Why do overweight people have better survival rates from some cancers and heart problems?
Cuomo’s paradox emphasises the need for more tailored messaging that separates prevention from survival goals
Mayo bee death: Multiple stings increase chances of major anaphylactic shock
Anaphylaxis, an allergic reaction that happens very quickly, can be caused by food, medicine or insect stings
Good news for those who don’t complete 10,000 steps a day
Dr Muiris Houston: In a significant breakthrough, a major study has found where the biggest health gains are made
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