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Measles outbreak reported in West Cork, so get your kids checked

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Measles outbreak reported in West Cork, so get your kids checked

The HSE South is urging parents to keep an eye on their kids and to get them vaccinated against measles, as there is currently an outbreak of the disease in Cork.

Having a heart attack? Don't hold your breath waiting for an ambulance...

Having a heart attack? Don't hold your breath waiting for an ambulance...

If you ever need some serious medical attention, it's probably a good idea to have a family member on standby who can drive you to the hospital because you could be waiting a long time for an ambulance...

Visitors barred from Waterford Hospital after vomiting bug outbreak

Visitors barred from Waterford Hospital after vomiting bug outbreak

Only in special circumstances will visitors be permitted to enter Waterford Regional Hospital this weekend after an outbreak of the winter vomiting bug.

Is helping out around the house making you sick?

Is helping out around the house making you sick?

If your missus is nagging you to help out more around the house, here's a great excuse that you can use: common chemicals found in household products could be damaging your health...

Need an incentive to lose weight? Health experts warn of obesity epidemic in men...

Need an incentive to lose weight? Health experts warn of obesity epidemic in men...

Health experts at the European Congress on Obesity have warned that half of all men are likely to be obese within the next thirty years...

Uproar: Is this busty bikini model too brown?

Uproar: Is this busty bikini model too brown?

We've all seen those eye-catching new H&M women's bikini adverts plastered across busses over the past few weeks. But now experts say the bronzed beauties ads glorify cancer-causing tanning.

New data shows most cancers are caused by treatable and preventable infections

New data shows most cancers are caused by treatable and preventable infections

Did you know that a rising number of cancer cases are actually caused by treatable and preventable bacterial infections?

Here's a good reason to move closer to work...

Here's a good reason to move closer to work...

Do you spend most of your day commuting? If so, you won't like this news. Some new research has revealed that long distance commuters are more likely to be overweight...

Stressed out? Get on a rollercoaster...

Stressed out? Get on a rollercoaster...

The next time you start feeling stressed, drop that stress ball and head for the nearest amusement park because riding a rollercoaster can actually help you relax and get rid of tension...

Skin cancer claims the lives of 100 Irish people every year...

Skin cancer claims the lives of 100 Irish people every year...

Fancy getting a tan this summer? You might want to reconsider after you read this...

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