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While most children in the State continue to receive vaccines, there has been significant slip in uptake since 2020. This has consequences for us all, warn medical experts

Water fluoridation was introduced in the mid-20th century and is now a cornerstone of public-health policy in many countries, including Ireland

Governments, pharmaceutical companies and international organisations must co-ordinate a response before it’s too late

Q&A: Irish health officials have been preparing for a potential rise of cases in the State since August

From exercise parties to walking wherever you can, it is possible to stay healthy without signing up for a gym

Leprosy affects the skin, peripheral nerves, upper respiratory tract and eyes

From withdrawing the US from the World Health Organisation to renaming the Gulf of Mexico, Trump was quick to sign several orders on his first day back in office

What happened to the need to end commuting and presenteeism? Or to our gratitude for healthcare workers or our resolution to change how we care for older people?

Official statistics show the number of cases involving the most common infections started to reduce last year

There is an uncanny silence around Long Covid, no recognised recovery pathway, and a lack of meaningful medical support. But there is hope: many people are recovering and research progress is being made

HRW says dehydration and malnutrition ‘undermine people’s abilities to heal from wounds and disease, leading to infections, illnesses and deaths’

Areas of high nitrogen dioxide and fine particulate matter included Cork Street, O’Connell Street and the Quays

Dr Mike Ryan says a new approach is required to engage with people on the benefits of medical treatment

There has been a rise in cases of influenza and high levels are expected between Christmas and the New Year, interim Chief Medical Officer Prof Mary Horgan has warned

Lisa Walsh was eventually diagnosed with stage four endometriosis, and now requires the removal of her right diaphragm

Breathing in air in India’s capital city and surrounding area said to equate to smoking two packs of non-filtered cigarettes each day

About 1.2 million people have been forced to go an Israel-designated ‘safe zone’ that has no shelters, sewage or water. The IDF has bombed it six times

Burning of solid fuels and persistent transport emissions are country’s worst air pollutants

Addressing the unfair conditions faced by people with disabilities requires innovative approaches that not only tackle immediate needs but also drive systemic change

Polio vaccination coverage for children reaches 90%, says head of UN Palestinian refugee agency amid ongoing war