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<p>Eczema is an inflammatory reaction that leads to dry, red and itchy skin. Picture: Stock</p>

Back to basics to create good management of childhood eczema

Sat, 21 Oct, 2023

In her weekly column, Dr Michelle O'Driscoll shares advice on managing childhood eczema

<p>"Vaccination prevents your child from picking up a variety of serious illnesses, and also protects society as a whole by halting the spread of these diseases." Picture: Stock</p>

Dr Michelle O'Driscoll: What you need to know about Childhood vaccinations

Wed, 03 Jun, 2020

AS a parent to a new baby, the list of things you should be doing and need to remember can feel overwhelming. The vaccination schedule for your little one in particular can be very daunting, and feel like you’re going blindly from visit to visit.

<p>I’ve heard the warning that there’s “only eighteen summers”, and that kids don’t remember the first five – so you’ve got about six of them to make the most of before they no longer really want to spend all that time with you, says Michelle. </p>

Dr Michelle O'Driscoll: Lessons I've learned as a mother

Mon, 10 Feb, 2025

Celebrating her little girl's birth last week got Michelle O'Driscoll thinking about "some of the things that I’m slowly realising, learning and attempting to remember on a more continuous basis about motherhood"

<p>Zoom, Teams and other online platforms are going nowhere fast. The neuroscience behind the effect they can have on our energy levels is fascinating. Picture: Stock</p>

Dr Michelle O'Driscoll: Are you suffering from Zoom Fatigue?

Fri, 04 Jun, 2021

The transition to online learning and working has been necessary - but at what cost? So asks Dr Michelle O'Driscoll

<p>Without sufficient sleep, our cognitive processing declines, we become more irritable, and our energy levels dip, says Michelle. Picture: Stock</p>

Struggling to sleep... Dr Michelle O'Driscoll shares some tips

Fri, 21 May, 2021

Without sufficient sleep, our cognitive processing declines, we become more irritable, and our energy levels dip, so says Dr Michelle O'Driscoll in her weekly column

<p>'If things feel too much, whether it’s at home or in work, in terms of relationship strain or financial issues - a ‘wobble’ can potentially occur,' Dr O'Driscoll says. </p>

Getting to know your 'wobble' triggers

Fri, 22 Nov, 2024

Isolation and overwhelm are some of the key triggers for a 'wobble' at this time of year. Dr Michelle O'Driscoll discusses the importance of recognising the signs.

<p>For cervical cancer, we’ve come a long way in this regard, with awareness and knowledge increasing exponentially in recent years. There are other gynaecological cancers, however, that remain less known about, with further work to be done in public education.</p>

Let's get rid of the shame and stigma surrounding gynaecological cancers

Tue, 05 Nov, 2024

Timely intervention is key when it comes to gynaecological cancers

<p>Michelle says that Prof Katriona O'Sullivan is among some of the women that spring to mind when she thinks about those who inspire her. </p>

Dr Michelle O'Driscoll: The women who inspire me

Fri, 07 Mar, 2025

IWD is an undeniable opportunity to both celebrate and rally, writes Dr Michelle O'Driscoll in her weekly column in WoW!

<p>Domestic violence is a significant issue. Irish figures show that 15% of women and 6% of men have experienced extremely abusive behaviour by a partner at some point.</p>

Dr Michelle O'Driscoll: Don't suffer domestic abuse in silence

Fri, 13 Sep, 2024

Michelle O'Driscoll stresses the importance of reaching out for support if you are suffering from domestic violence

<p>Cork soccer player Michelle O'Driscoll is now based in El Paso in Texas but has suffered a cruciate injury.</p>

'Stick with your goals when things go wrong because it makes success all the sweeter...'

Thu, 15 Apr, 2021

Michelle O'Driscoll is determined to bounce back from injury setback

<p>There are 3,000 cases of breast cancer diagnosed in Ireland every year and tragically almost 700 people lose their lives.</p>

There are 3,000 cases of breast cancer diagnosed in Ireland every year... here's what to watch for

Wed, 13 Oct, 2021

Dr Michelle O'Driscoll dedicates her weekly column to breast cancer, to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, this October

<p> Work impacts our lives, and life impacts our work, therefore balance is key. Picture: Stock</p>

Dr Michelle O'Driscoll: The importance of wellbeing at work

Fri, 12 Apr, 2024

In her weekly column Dr Michelle O'Driscoll shares some advice on workplace wellbeing

<p>Too much perfection, and we set an almost impossible bar to reach in our expectations of ourselves and our lives.</p>

Overcoming perfectionism in our lives and relationships

Sat, 28 Oct, 2023

Focusing on your progress rather than perfection can be a game-changer in terms of outlook.

<p>Chickenpox is extremely infectious, and spreads through droplets. Picture: Stock</p>

How to help your child when they have chickenpox

Sun, 22 Aug, 2021

Dr Michelle O'Driscoll shares some tips to help sooth your child when they contract chickenpox

<p>A longer out-breath compared to the in-breath signals to the body that all is well and safe, and brings it back from high activation to rest and digest mode, says Dr Michelle O'Driscoll. </p>

Dr Michelle O'Driscoll: What should we include in our wellbeing toolkit?

Tue, 08 Apr, 2025

Dr Michelle O'Driscoll shares advice on the kinds of things that we could include in our wellbeing toolkit.

<p>Motherhood has pushed every button, stretched every boundary, tested every limit. Picture: Stock</p>

Motherhood is both the greatest of gifts and the greatest of challenges

Fri, 12 Mar, 2021

In her weekly WoW! column, Michelle O'Driscoll reflects on motherhood, ahead of Mother's Day

KEEP IN TOUCH: Use technology to connect with loved ones that you may not currently be able tomeet.

COVID-19: A checklist on how to look after yourself physically and mentally in the coming weeks

Wed, 25 Mar, 2020

In her new weekly health and wellness column in WoW! Dr Michelle O'Driscoll shares some tips as we tackle this global health pandemic

<p>"A bit like a smoke alarm in our house that goes off every time we make a piece of toast, excessive activation of the sympathetic nervous system is unhelpful and ultimately distressing!"</p>

Dr Michelle O'Driscoll: How to beat burnout

Thu, 12 Mar, 2020

What is burnout and what can we do to recognise it and stop it in its tracks. Dr Michelle O'Driscoll shares her advice.

<p class="contextmenu Body Body">Most moles, brown spots and growths on the skin are harmless – but not always, says Dr O'Driscoll. </p>

Dr Michelle O'Driscoll: Recognising the signs of skin cancer

Mon, 28 Apr, 2025

In her weekly column in WoW!, Dr Michelle O'Driscoll looks at some of the signs of skin cancer and shares advice on sun safety.

<p>Maura Mackey from Cork who has shared her menopause experience.</p>

“I was too young to even have menopause on my radar... it was the furthest thing from my mind.”

Thu, 14 Oct, 2021

One Cork woman shares her experience of menopause, ahead of World Menopause Day on October 18