From the Irish Examiner Saturday, February 09, 2013 Some of the abuse poured on Des Bishop following the first episode of his latest TV series would lead a lesser man…

Sir, – Dr James Reilly asserts that smoking poses the most serious health issue facing the country (Dáil Report, January 17th). While not discounting the dangers that tobacco use poses for health in general, as a practising GP for more than 50 years, I must take issue with the Minister’s contention

Ireland is facing an “unprecedented” growth in cancer cases as a result of an ageing population and “lifestyle habits”, the head of the State’s cancer prevention programme has warned.

From The Irish Times PAUL CULLEN, Health Correspondent An increase in drug and alcohol abuse cases has been blamed by the HSE for the recent spike in the number of…

An increase in drug and alcohol abuse cases has been blamed by the HSE for the recent spike in the number of patients on hospital trolleys. A rise in the number of older patients attending hospital emergency departments, as well as young people with respiratory illnesses, were also factors that saw

From TheJournal.ie A SEANAD COMMITTEE has made a number of recommendations around alcohol, food and smoking in an effort to reduce cancer rates in Ireland. The report by the Seanad…

A SEANAD COMMITTEE has made a number of recommendations around alcohol, food and smoking in an effort to reduce cancer rates in Ireland. The report by the Seanad Public Consultation Committee looks at how the Government and society can respond to the challenge of encouraging changes in lifestyle to

From Independent.ie Sarah MacDonald  – 07 February 2013 THE Catholic bishops are backing plans for curbs on alcohol advertising and sponsorship in sport. Speaking in Dundalk, the vice chair of…

From The Scotsman By LYNDSAY BUCKLAND Published on Thursday 7 February 2013 00:00 Introducing a minimum price for alcohol could reduce deaths related to drinking by almost a third, a…

All alcoholic drinks should be labelled with warnings about the links between over-consumption and cancers, a report by a Seanad committee has said. Also in this section Ladies' GAA group faces finance probe Modified cars and trucks could now be seized under RSA plans A wear back in full bloom as i