The second National Maternity Experience Survey reports strong levels of dignity, respect and trust in maternity services, alongside improvements since 2020. However, communication gaps, postnatal feeding support and GP follow-up remain key areas for improvement.
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A major RCSI study surveying more than 4,000 Irish teenagers has found that heavy social media use, body dissatisfaction and engagement in sexting behaviours are strongly associated with poorer mental health and higher risk of self-harm, particularly among girls. Published in the Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine, the research offers valuable insights for national policy, education and prevention strategies.
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Drinkaware has launched a new podcast episode featuring GP and menopause specialist Dr Marie Finn and midlife coach Alana Kirk, in a discussion centred on hormonal change, midlife health, and reassessing alcohol habits as part of women’s wellbeing.
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Blackrock Health has officially opened the Blackrock Health Women’s Health Centre — Ireland’s most comprehensive private, consultant-led centre dedicated to women’s health. Located at 2–5 Warrington Place, Dublin 2, the facility brings together a team of 28 consultants and 30 multidisciplinary staff across specialties including gynaecology, cardiology, endocrinology, urogynaecology, dermatology, pain medicine, psychology, and rheumatology.
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By joining this national effort, Boots shows its dedication to providing comprehensive healthcare services and supporting women through all stages
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Minister asks pharmacies to sign up so women can get completely free HRT products from 1 June Minister for Health,
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What is hormone receptor-positive breast cancer? Breast cancer subtypes can be characterised by the expression of oestrogen, progesterone and human
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The All-Ireland Liquid Biopsy Consortium (CLuB; www.clubcancer.ie) is a collaborative program focused on advancing liquid biopsy technologies for cancer diagnosis
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Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women in Europe and worldwide with many women living with chronic
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Exercise and movement have long been a fundamental component of being healthy. However, for women in particular, it has largely
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