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.
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.
HIV Ireland has highlighted new data showing a 41 percent rise in first-time HIV diagnoses among women, warning that stigma is undermining prevention, testing and treatment. The organisation has called for an urgent HIV Action Plan as Ireland approaches its 2030 transmission goal.
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.
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.
By joining this national effort, Boots shows its dedication to providing comprehensive healthcare services and supporting women through all stages of their lives. An agreement has been reached…
Minister asks pharmacies to sign up so women can get completely free HRT products from 1 June Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD, has today (Tuesday, 15…
What is hormone receptor-positive breast cancer? Breast cancer subtypes can be characterised by the expression of oestrogen, progesterone and human epidermal growth factor (HER2) receptors on the surface…
The All-Ireland Liquid Biopsy Consortium (CLuB; www.clubcancer.ie) is a collaborative program focused on advancing liquid biopsy technologies for cancer diagnosis and treatment. It unites researchers, clinicians, patients and…
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women in Europe and worldwide with many women living with chronic cardiovascular disease. Similarly, in Ireland one in four…
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