Weighing in at 30 stone, I was told I would not see 55 years of age. I knew I had to do something drastic

A Galway charity is providing the range of services needed to support patients with cancer

After being diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver, the doctor said the only hope for me was a transplant

A new research project aims to show the benefits of treating depression in pregnant women

As early detection is vital for recovery from mouth cancer, hundreds of dentists will provide free examinations tomorrow

Study found people with IBS made twice to three times as many errors on visuospatial test as healthy control group

Despite being told their baby would not survive, the Miley family are not giving up

Government urged to introduce food policies to ban trans fat and reduce salt in processed foods

The Collaboration on Ageing project’s emphasis on active ageing and independent living is seen in Europe as a reference for best practice

Not all singles looking for a life partner want to put their profile on the internet. Touting discretion and careful research, matchmaking agencies have found a new business niche

Pádraic Ó Máille is an expert in productivity whose business therapy sessions counsel discipline. His new book aims at helping the indebted regain control

A new centre at NUI Galway is based on a recognition of the dependence of health on the world around us

Health Experience: Angelman Syndrome has cognitive, motor and epileptic aspects. There is still much to learn about it

‘My life looked perfect , but if anyone had tried to walk in my shoes, it was a different story’

Studies show women who have diabetes and engage in pre-pregnancy care are at lower risk of complications

Most-common headache disorder affects 12-15 per cent of Irish people