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Representatives from US health agencies said they have not linked the illnesses to any specific product and that some patients had reporting vaping with cannabis liquids. Photograph: iStock

US health officials report first death linked to vaping

E-cigarettes generally thought safer than cigarettes but long-term effects unknown

A macrophage engulfs bacteria as part of the immune system’s response to infection. Photograph: Getty Images

No evidence HSE has superbug under control, scientist warns

Scientist overseeing HSE fight against CPE warned about declaring emergency over

Nursing Homes Ireland said its survey showed older people were staying in hospitals for weeks, despite being ready for discharge back into the community via nursing home care.

Fair Deal delays force families to fund nursing home care privately

Survey shows families keeping older relatives in hospital, adding to overcrowding

The paediatric urgent care centre at Connolly Hospital is the first phase of the national children’s hospital project. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill

Fewer than 10 children a day attend Blanchardstown care centre

Just 127 children have attended urgent care facility since opening in July

Fair Deal: Jim Daly, Minister of State with responsibilty for older people, has told the Department of Health extra funding needs to come from the Department of Public Expenditure in order to ensure the four-week wait-time target is met.

Government may have to provide €17m deal for Fair Deal

HSE says delays for entry to the scheme have risen to an average of six or seven weeks

Dr Tony Holohan wrote to Ms Walsh last March, taking exception to remarks she allegedly made to a journalist criticising his role in the CervicalCheck controversy. File photograph: Dave Meehan/The Irish Times

Explanation needed for ‘appalling treatment’ of patient advocate, says Labour

Chief medical officer warned advocate of ‘very strong response’ to repeated comments

The polypill contained aspirin, a statin and two drugs to lower blood pressure. Stock photograph: Getty Images

Low-cost ‘polypill’ reduces risk of heart disease, study finds

Treatment found to be more effective than receiving only lifestyle advice

An image of a human ovarian cancer cell which was taken on Crann’s Helium Ion Microscope

New test may detect ovarian cancer two years earlier

Researchers in Belfast find biomarker for disease which affects 315 women in Ireland a year

Metastatic melanoma, where the cancer has spread within the body, is one of the most serious types of skin cancer. Photograph: iStock

HSE approves new treatment for skin cancer patients

Drug combination could extend life expectancy by up to 18 months

John Wall highlighted the difficulties faced by those who are given a terminal diagnosis in getting access to terminal illness medical cards.

Ombudsman raises concerns about HSE medical card policy

John Wall, diagnosed with terminal prostate cancer, had emergency medical card revoked

There are an estimated 30,000 problem gamblers in the State. Photograph: iStock

Number of people being treated for problem gambling reaches record levels

Figures show 257 cases recorded last year – the highest number since records began in 2010

Shirley Moran Breslin before Lyme disease, left, and afterwards. Photograph: Shirley Moran Breslin

‘Lyme disease totally and utterly destroys people’s lives’

Shirley Moran Breslin diagnosis took more than four years after being bitten by a tick

Killarney National Park, Co Kerry: The National Parks and Wildlife Service said sticking to paths minimises the risk of Lyme disease. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien

Kerry council to erect warning signs about risk of Lyme disease

Local authority consulting with HSE about wording of the signs

Lyme disease is transmitted by bites from infected ticks from deer and other wild animals. Photograph: iStock

Almost 100 people suffer life-changing conditions from Lyme disease

Experts believe incidence of Lyme disease may be much higher than estimated

Dr Pamela Byrne, chief executive of Food Safety Authority of Ireland, and Dr Bernhard Url, executive director of the European Food Safety Authority. Photograph: Shane O’Neill, SON Photographic

Artificial meat poses huge food safety challenges – conference

Erosion of trust in society is a threat to food safety, says European food authority

Simon Harris, Minister for Health, saw the construction work of a 60-bed block during his visit to University Hospital Limerick. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill

Near-record crowding in Limerick hospital after infection outbreak

Minister for Health makes unannounced visit as 76 patients lie on trolleys at UHL

It is taking the HSE three months to process applications for reimbursement under its treatment abroad scheme. Photograph: Thinkstock

HSE apologises over delays in treatment abroad scheme

Patients waiting three months for reimbursement as demand for scheme grows

Dr Pamela Byrne, chief executive of the Food Safety Authority of Ireland with Dr Bernhard Url, executive director of the European Food Safety Authority at the Food Safety Science Conference in Dublin. Photograph: Shane O’Neill/SON Photographic

Food waste an ‘ethical scandal’, says head of EU food watchdog

Dr Url tells Dublin food safety conference 100m people could have calories we bin

An aggregate report summarising the findings of the review of 1,051 women’s test history will be provided to the Minister for Health, Simon Harris. Photograph: Dara Mac Donaill / The Irish Times

More than 1,000 women to get reviews of smear tests soon

Each woman will get an assessment of their smear history compiled by RCOG

Emission from exhaust pipe of car. Photograph: iStock

Vehicle exhaust pollutants may almost double risk of eye condition - study

Age-related macular degeneration is leading cause of sight loss for over Irish 50s

Shannondoc said the issue of staff shortages was particularly acute in more rural areas.

Rural GPs warn of cuts to out-of-hours services due to shortages

Shannondoc claims the permit system for non-EEA nationals is driving locums away

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