Category: Health

When Matt Damon recently credited his weight loss to going gluten-free, it reignited a familiar debate about this divisive dietary approach. But while The Odyssey star’s claims have sparked discussion, the science behind weight loss tells a far more nuanced story than simply cutting out a single protein. Gluten is a naturally occurring protein found […]

DUBLIN — Ireland’s Health Service Executive (HSE) has issued an urgent public health warning as the “winter vomiting bug” (norovirus) and seasonal influenza reach high levels of circulation across the country. On Sunday, January 18, 2026, health officials confirmed that the dual surge of gastrointestinal and respiratory illnesses is exerting significant pressure on emergency departments […]

New Africa/Shutterstock Many people across cultures grow up hearing that cold weather makes you sick. Going outside without a coat, breathing in cold air, sleeping in a chilly room, getting caught in cold rain or snow, or simply feeling chilled are often blamed for causing colds or flu. This belief feels true to many people […]

The US has unveiled a controversial new food pyramid that’s causing a stir among nutrition experts. It represents the latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans – advice on what types and quantities of food and drink make up a healthy diet. But the Trump administration’s new guidelines differ in many ways from previous versions. Most striking […]

Bodyweight exercises, such as squats, can be easily incorporated into your day. Studio Romantic/ Shutterstock Your fitness tracker might be telling you that you need 10,000 steps, 30 minutes of cardio or even an hour at the gym every day. But what if you could improve your health in just a few minutes a day? […]

New Africa/Shutterstock.com For one in five people, losing a pet has been more distressing than losing a human loved one. New research has revealed that 21% of those who experienced both types of bereavement found their pet’s death harder to bear. The findings challenge how society views pet loss. It’s often dismissed as “disenfranchised grief” […]

The wellbeing benefits of nature are often linked to forests or habitats that support diverse pollinators. Spending time in green spaces reduces stress and anxiety, for example. By contrast, the benefits of the ocean are more commonly associated with fishing, exciting creatures such as whales and dolphins, or adventure watersports, rather than as a living […]

Infinite Photo/Shutterstock.com It is late, the ward is crowded, and the clock is moving faster than everyone would like. A doctor has stabilised the patient as best they can, but one thing is missing – blood. A relative is asked to “try somewhere else”, and within minutes, the family is on the phone, calling friends, […]

A growing number of people in the UK are using ketamine recreationally. chayanuphol/ Shutterstock Urology departments in England and Wales have reported seeing an increase in the number of 16- to 24-year-olds being admitted for bladder inflammation associated with ketamine use. This appears to coincide with an increase in ketamine use – with the number […]