The make up entrepreneur said she focuses on other things.

Last month, the project was delayed for the 16th time, with works now expected to be completed next year.

Early signals suggest that we could be facing a harsh flu season, with some experts suggesting it could be the worst flu season we’ve seen in over a decade, writes CATHERINE CONLON.

As the winter sets in, finding motivation to get out for that walk can prove more difficult. However, DR CATHERINE CONLON says latest research suggests even a short dose of exercise has benefits.

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) have released an ad warning of the dangers of e-scooters.

The Taoiseach was questioned over revelations about Harvey Morrison Sherratt’s care in the Dail on Wednesday.

Ahead of World Diabetes Day, Dr Issam Hajjaji, Consultant Endocrinologist, Mater Private Network Cork, says awareness and early action matter

It comes after the 58-year-old had surgery last year to remove a benign brain tumour, known as a colloid cyst.

Gerry Connolly shared his story as part of Dispose With Dignity.

Irish winters can be brutal, but with a bit of planning and a few rituals in place, we can all get through it relatively unscathed, says CATHERINE CONLON, a public health doctor in Cork

Last year, then-taoiseach Simon Harris announced an enhanced health package for survivors.

It drives me mad that there is still so much ignorance around the subject of prostate cancer, despite all the publicity highlighting the need for early detection and intervention, says TREVOR LAFFAN. 

Ahead of Stress Awareness Day on November 2, MIRIN MOONEY, a Cork-based psychotherapist and coach, explains the symptoms, and provides ways you can curtail it in daily life

When Cork man WILLIAM McCARTHY was taken to Cork University Hospital for treatment, he says he received the very best of care across the board from all its dedicated workers

The Department of Health described the framework as ‘an important milestone in the evolution of women’s healthcare in Ireland’.

A third of HSE employees required to make conflict-of-interest declarations are not doing so, a committee has heard.

Nine-year-old Andy Cash had took part in the clinical trial as a baby.

Pregnancy and infant loss occurs in 20-25% of all pregnancies and impacts families the length and breadth of Cork. Here, one WoW! writer describes her experience of loss, and shares her advice for impacted families.

In the rush of everyday life, it’s easy to dismiss tiredness or mild discomfort, but these seemingly minor inconveniences could be signs that your heart needs attention.

When his grandson had a difficult birth, Cork man Humphrey O’Leary’s blood helped save the day. He and other Cork blood donors tell CHRIS DUNNE why they give up a little time to help others, as their feats are celebrated at an awards ceremony

A document seen by Breakingnews shows that on September 1st, 88 people are on waiting lists for eating disorder services.

Telling your family about a breast cancer diagnosis can be very difficult. CAMILLA FOSTER asks experts for advice on how to share the news with them.

The management of an outbreak of scabies was poorly coordinated, the HIQA found, and this led to new non-compliance in the area of infection control.

It comes after a range of concerns were raised around clinical, governance and management issues at CHI.

The nine-year-old, who had scoliosis and spina bifida, died in July after waiting years for spinal surgery while his condition worsened.

Van Der Beek has had to pull of the event due to two stomach issues with Hamilton writer Lin Manuel Miranda replacing him for the live reading.

The Southern Health and Social Care Trust said it is experiencing ‘significant’ IT issues on Wednesday.

The INMO said 458 patients were being treated on trolleys, chairs or other inappropriate bed spaces on Wednesday morning

Antoinette Burke confronted Micheal Martin as he arrived for a Fianna Fáil think-in.

When Cork man Gerry Kelly decided to speak out about his experience of prostate cancer, his daughter GERALDINE KELLY admits she cringed at times, but he has made a huge difference, she says

A study led by Queen’s University Belfast has characterised a new molecule which can block the inflammation associated with a range of diseases.

Being familiar with how your breasts usually look and feel will make it much easier to spot any specific changes, says Dr Michelle O'Driscoll. 

The high cost of healthy foods and gym memberships are also creating barriers to living a healthy lifestyle, according to the research.

‘It is BAM’s responsibility to get its final 1 per cent done,’ Jennifer Carroll MacNeill said.

The Health Minister was unable to provide a date for when additional rare diseases will be added to a newborn screening programme.

BAM has said it is ‘disappointed’ with remarks made by the Health Minister.

Vaping in childhood is a ‘gateway’ to cannabis and cigarettes – further restrictions of marketing and sales of vapes are an urgent priority, says DR CATHERINE CONLON

The volume of healthcare delivered to members in private hospitals, day hospitals and non-hospital settings has increased by nine per cent in the last 12 months.

Last year the HSE screened 137,134 women for breast cancer, compared to a target of 195,000.

The changes will take effect from October, and could add between €60 and €185 to the average family's total bill

Harvey Sherratt’s parents, Gillian Sherratt and Stephen Morrison, will attend the demonstration.

Harvey Morrison Sherratt died on July 29th, although no cause of death has been established

Most of us have heard stories of sepsis and its sometimes tragic outcomes, but the symptoms of sepsis are not always well understood. 

The Hollywood star, who turned 80 on Saturday, stars in the upcoming Netflix film adaptation of Thursday Murder Club.

The HSE annual report said that Ireland’s population is ‘ageing faster than any other EU country’.

The Central Statistics Office (CSO) has published the Irish Health Survey – Children’s Health for 2024.

This is a drop from the 12,106 children waiting for their first contact at the end of April.

A health survey was carried out by the Central Statistics Office.

After piling on weight during the pandemic lockdown, Peter Bracken, 46, of Glanmire, tells MARGARET DONNELLAN how he finally found a diet and fitness regime that proved a success and helped him shed 37kg

The HSE has confirmed that a child has been on a waiting list for psychological care for 13.5 years.