Breast cancer accounts for more than a quarter of cancers in women; it is the second most common cancer in Ireland (the most common cancer being skin ...
About half of Irish adults over 50 have high blood pressure. It is a medical problem that can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke, yet few pe...
The Irish love their spuds, especially big flowery ones with butter. Potatoes play a big part in Irish history; and we make the best potato crisps in ...
A tic is a sudden uncontrolled movement (Motor tic) or sound (phonic tic). These may increase as a result of stress (eg excitement, anxiety) or tiredn...
Babies are born with a sucking instinct. They may spontaneously suck their finger or thumb; and many parents will resort to the pacifier, dummy or doo...
Cramps are painful sensations caused by contraction or over-shortening of muscles. They may be a result of cold, overexertion or low levels of calcium...
