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  • Flu pandemic is inevitable, experts warn

    Prof William Hall, chairman of the expert group which drew up the pandemic plan, at a press conference in Dublin yesterday. Experts agree that another flu pandemic is inevitable but say it is difficult to predict when it will occur. Prof Hall said it could happen "next week". Up to 53,000 Irish people could be killed if a severe flu pandemic were to strike now, according to estimates from the national group which has been planning for the eventuality. p

  • Aspirin could reduce asthma risk

    Taking a low dose of aspirin every other day reduces the risk of being newly diagnosed with asthma by a fifth, according to new research. p
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  • Transfer of acute care causes union rift

    The transfer of acute services from Our Lady's Hospital in Cashel to South Tipperary General Hospital in Clonmel has led to a sharp difference of opinion between unions locally. p

  • Debate over frequency of dental appointments

    Dental check-ups may not be necessary every six months, despite this being recommended by dentists, new research has found. p

  • Rapid access clinic for over-70s opens

    A clinic to diagnose rapidly patients aged 70 and over suffering from sub acute illnesses, such as pneumonia and osteoporosis, has officially opened in Smithfield, Dublin. p

  • HSE campaign aims to prevent falls among elderly

    The prevention of falls in older people is the focus of the final phase of the HSE's Keep Well this Winter information campaign, which has just been launched. p

  • Letting women take the lead

    That's men for you Padraig O'Morain's guide to men's health I don't know why, but I have always tended to think of dentists as male. The idea of a woman seeking your views on world politics while filling your mouth with hideous instruments as you gurgle pathetically has never seemed quite right. p

  • Posts in anaesthetics on offer at Beaumont

    Jobs available in the health services this week include a number of posts at Beaumont Hospital in Dublin. Medical jobs available from July 1st include SHO posts in anaesthetics, emergency medicine, general surgery, gynaecology, neurology and maxillo facial surgery. p
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  • Muscling in on body- conscious teens

    How is a parent to know if their son's whey supplement is a good nutritious milkshake or loaded with steroids? Angie Mezzetti has been finding out p

  • Prescribing dangers

    Medical Matters Tom O'Dowd Doctors' handwriting is generally hard to read even by doctors themselves. This has led to massive computerisation with many general practices in Ireland now recording all consultations on computer. When we became computerised in my practice, complete with printed prescriptions, one of my colleagues said "the chemist will now be able to read everything". p
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  • Testing the Bismarck theory

    Marc Coleman , Economics Editor, unravels the risk equalisation issue and concludes the fairest system of all would be one which made health insurance mandatory for everyone p

  • Common cold hits cancer's Achilles' heel

    New trials in the UK could see virus therapy become a regular part of cancer treatment, helping to avoid some of the side effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Alok Jha reports p

  • No more regrets for now

    Mind Moves Marie Murray Regret is a powerful human emotion. It usually occurs some time after the event to which it relates. It may be enhancing or self-defeating, immobilising or energising. In its deepest and most severe form, regret can lead to mental ill health. p
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  • Getting your life back on track

    Certain exercise can help relieve back pain, but others have the potential to do more damage. What are the benefits of exercise for back pain and how can it help prevent problems in the future? Hélène Hofman gets some answers from the experts p

  • Freedom of choice

    Second Opinion Carmel Wynne It's sobering to think that every decision we make is based on every other decision we have ever made, at every stage of our lives. p

  • My Kind of Exercise

    Singer Mickey Joe Harte tells Patricia Weston that the best kind of exercise is the stuff you enjoy - whatever floats your boat is best p

  • Check-up

    The last time I was with my GP for a repeat prescription for the pill he said I should book in for a smear test. As I've never had this test done before can you tell me what is involved? p
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  • Designing a new career path

    A New Life Ava Cassidy was not always as fashion conscious as she is now, writes Danielle Barron p

  • It's gone to the dogs

    TVScope Sex in the 90s : Stags and Hens Channel 4, 11th January, 11.05pm p

  • Word of mouth

    My Working Day Bridget Murphy , dental hygienist from Ballincollig in Cork, has seen the industry grow in the past few years p

  • On the Couch

    Sue Jameson , Part-time trainer of Breastfeeding Counsellors for Cuidiú - Irish Childbirth Trust and course trainer for the inservice breastfeeding management courses for the HSE with the lactation training team. p

  • Lifelines

    TRAVEL AWARDS: Friday is the deadline for receipt of applications for travel awards to international scientific conferences, run by the Irish Cancer Society. p
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