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A suspected outbreak on a cruise ship has left three dead. A suspected outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship has caused the death of three people, it has been reported. As per reports, two Irish citizens are onboard the cruise. Meanwhile, a British man is in intensive care as three people have died as […]

3 weeks ago

He passed away less than a year after his diagnosis Actor Eric Dane died aged 53, after an almost year-long battle with ALS. Dane, who was best known for his roles as Dr Mark Sloan on Grey’s Anatomy and Cal Jacobs on HBO’s Euphoria, went public with his diagnosis in April of last year. His […]

3 months ago

Knowing the signs of meningitis is vital for early detection! Meningitis is a very serious illness and children under 5 are at especially high risk. The peak risk is for babies at just five months of age. Meningitis is an infection of the lining of the brain and spinal cord. There are two main types; […]

1 year ago

A person with pica cravings may consume soil, clay, paint, paper, coal, wood, string, pebbles, hair, ice or freezer frost The term ‘pica cravings’ refers to the compulsive desire to eat things that are not considered food. This condition can be puzzling and concerning for those who experience it or for those who see it […]

1 year ago

Approximately one-in-ten people in Ireland has asthma The Asthma Society is warning that persistent symptoms should not be considered an inevitable part of life with the condition. They are encouraging people to be aware of the fact that they could indicate a serious risk to health or life. An average of one person every five […]

2 years ago

Hay fever season is finally in full swing There will be many little ones struggling with hay fever symptoms over the coming weeks as the warmer weather settles in for the summer months. Whether your child has suffered with this allergy before or you’re only beginning to notice some new symptoms after playing outside, there […]

2 years ago