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What you need to know about vaginal thrush

Mon, 19 Aug, 2024

Three quarters of women at some point will experience vaginal thrush

<p>Children will be returning to the classroom at the end of this month. Picture: Stock</p>

Dr Michelle O'Driscoll: Tips for a smooth transition back to school

Mon, 12 Aug, 2024

It's only a short time left until the school bell calls our children back to the classroom, writes Dr Michelle O'Driscoll

<p>"Imagine severe nauseousness all day long with little to no let-up, and being able to keep nothing down." iStock</p>

Good news for pregnant women who experience severe sickness

Sun, 04 Aug, 2024

Those of us who have not experienced hyperemesis gravidarum, or very severe pregnancy sickness, cannot truly appreciate just how debilitating it can be, says Dr Michelle O'Driscoll

<p> A significant number of people have a fear of the dentist. iStock</p>

When it comes to your health, prevention is better than cure

Sun, 28 Jul, 2024

A good overview of our health status, and proactive, early, preventative actions, are the best way to manage health, says DR MICHELLE O'DRISCOL

<p>The uncertainty around whether you’re approaching menopause or not can be unsettling and confusing, says Dr Michelle O'Driscoll</p>

Dr Michelle O'Driscoll: Women are often left in limbo during perimenopause

Fri, 19 Jul, 2024

The uncertainty around whether you’re approaching menopause or not can be unsettling and confusing, says Dr Michelle O'Driscoll

<p>A giant gut at the APC stand at the Cork Carnival of Science at Fitzgerald Park. See see www.corkcity.ie/en/cork-carnival-of-science/ Picture: Clare Keogh</p>

Dr Michelle O'Driscoll: Why science is so beneficial for small minds

Fri, 12 Jul, 2024

In her weekly column, Dr Michelle O'Driscoll looks at the benefits of learning about science

Dr Michelle O'Driscoll: Some important learnings in Inside Out 2

Fri, 05 Jul, 2024

In her weekly column, Dr Michelle O'Driscoll says Inside Out 2 is a great movie with a wonderful story about how to navigate emotions during puberty

<p>Preparation is key for successfully navigating the need for first aid or any family emergencies. Picture: Stock</p>

Dr Michelle O'Driscoll: Be prepared for any family emergency

Fri, 28 Jun, 2024

Below are a few ideas to add to your toolkit to benefit your wellbeing.

<p>Hayfever is a very real issue in these summer months. Picture: Stock</p>

Dr Michelle O'Driscoll: Tips for managing hayfever

Sat, 15 Jun, 2024

Hayfever is a very real issue in these summer months, writes Dr Michelle O'Driscoll

<p>The juggle is real. Picture: Stock</p>

Dr Michelle O'Driscoll: Minding your physical and mental health while trying to balance it all

Fri, 07 Jun, 2024

Balancing work and homelife commitments is a game you’ll most likely lose on any given day or week. Here Dr Michelle O'Driscoll shares some advice

<p>There’s a reason why you’re always supposed to tell the pharmacist or other healthcare professionals who are looking after you if you’re taking any medicines before adding anything else onto the list by prescription, over the counter or even from a herbal medicine perspective, says Dr Michelle O'Driscoll.</p>

Dr Michelle O'Driscoll: Have you heard about medicine interactions?

Sat, 01 Jun, 2024

When starting a medicine be sure to ask whether there are any particular food or other lifestyle considerations with it, says Dr Michelle O'Driscoll in her weekly column

<p>Dr Michelle O'Driscoll outlines different types of period products.</p>

Dr Michelle O'Driscoll: All you need to know about period hygiene

Tue, 28 May, 2024

The right choice for each woman when it comes to period hygiene, so says Dr Michelle O'Driscoll

<p>You will find 'My Mental Health Plan' on HSE.ie. Picture: Stock posed by model</p>

Dr Michelle O'Driscoll: How to put together a mental health plan

Sat, 11 May, 2024

In her weekly column Dr Michelle O'Driscoll tells us about the HSE's initiative to improve people's mental health

<p>As a parent, particularly a first-time parent, there can be a huge pressure felt in relation to milestones. Picture: Stock</p>

Dr Michelle O'Driscoll: Marking your young child's milestones... the pros and cons

Fri, 03 May, 2024

There can be huge pressure on parents, regards their child's developmental milestones, writes Michelle O'Driscoll

<p>Sun safety is really important for you and your family.</p>

Dr Michelle O'Driscoll: Everything you need to know about sun safety

Fri, 17 May, 2024

Safe sun practices will protect our kids now and into their futures, while still making those wonderful memories, says Dr Michelle O'Driscoll in her weekly column in WoW!

<p>Whether it’s for Junior Cert, Leaving Cert, or college exams, you can take steps to support those in your life sitting exams. Picture: Stock</p>

Dr Michelle O'Driscoll: How to show support ahead of exam time?

Fri, 19 Apr, 2024

As a parent, it can be very challenging to know how to support children or others in the house who are currently in the thick of things, says Dr Michelle O'Driscoll

<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>conceptual abstract image of the female reproductive system. Female uterus with vagina and ovaries</p>

Dr Michelle O'Driscoll: The important role of Oestrogen

Mon, 08 Apr, 2024

Oestrogen is utilised in practically every organ in the female body, and acts as an anti-inflammatory, so its roles are numerous.

<p>Levels of measles are on the rise and the HSE has announced a catch-up programe for the MMR vaccine</p>

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

Sat, 30 Mar, 2024

In her weekly column Dr Michelle O'Driscoll shares advice, as cases of measles rise

<p>Magnesium is a mineral that’s used for hundreds of chemical reactions in the body.</p>

Dr Michelle O'Driscoll: The importance of Magnesium

Thu, 14 Mar, 2024

As vitamins and minerals go, magnesium is quite the all-rounder, so says Dr Michelle O'Driscoll