Health News
Health Awareness Q4 2023
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To end AIDS, let communities lead and power progress
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission rates are now beginning to fall in Ireland compared to 2019 levels. Access to treatment for people living with HIV in Ireland is increasing. This treatment enables people living with HIV to have long lives and prevents onward transmission. Around the world too, while the job is not yet done,...
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Giving construction stakeholders tips, techniques and regulation awareness
Free courses give construction industry stakeholders the confidence that they are complying with building regulations while using products, systems and materials effectively. Whether you are a busy construction industry professional or a property owner involved in a significant DIY project, it’s essential to be aware of — and comply with — the latest building regulations....
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Initiatives that are making a sustainable difference to the environment
Companies in the construction industry can make a positive difference to the planet by improving the sustainability of their products and manufacturing operations. These days, companies make big announcements about their commitment to sustainability. “The thing is, the public is a lot more switched-on about this topic now,” says Kieran Holohan, Managing Director of insulation...
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How to get your home insulation ready for winter — and feel better as a result
Living in a poorly insulated property can be detrimental to our health. Getting your home winter-ready with some quick fixes will be good for your wellbeing and bank balance. Typically, people associate the ‘winter readiness’ of their homes with energy efficiency. That’s important in this chilly economic climate because if a building is poorly insulated,...
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Why prostate cancer care pathways should include sexual function
Support groups play a critical role for prostate cancer patients dealing with sexual function challenges post-surgery or radiation therapy, as emphasised by clinicians and patient advocates. Surgery or radiation therapy can have a lifelong impact on urinary, bowel and sexual function, but clinicians and patient advocates stress that there is support available to help men...
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Why the first step to erectile dysfunction treatment is talking about it
Patient-physician communication is the foundation of erectile dysfunction treatment. Yet, the public is barely aware that there is a conversation to be had. Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a condition that over half of men over the age of 40 experience, though only a minority can even define what it is. This alone should raise alarm...
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Unapologetic and candid: the power of words in smashing sexual health stigma
Sexual health has a long history of stigma and shame, in part because of how we do — and don’t — talk about it. I believe in advocating for loud, unapologetic and candid use of language to empower men and women. The normalisation of sexual health can reduce the stigma associated with it and encourage...
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Five actions to help safeguard lung health
Colder weather, more time indoors and increased circulation of flu and viruses mean that winter can be a challenging time for our lung health. The good news is that there are measures we can take to help protect it. The Irish Thoracic Society is urging members of the public to ‘Show Your Lungs Some Love’...
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Ways to embrace winter wellness and wind down
As you attempt to crawl out of bed each morning in winter, it’s easy to see why animals choose to hibernate. In the natural world, winter is a time for slowing down. There are huge benefits to slowing down in winter. In the past, people followed the seasons more closely, getting up much later and going to...
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Low testosterone in men: who is at risk and how to handle it
Late-onset testosterone deficiency (TD) is a deficiency of testosterone in men as they age. It is a hormone disorder in men, like others such as type 2 diabetes. Testosterone deficiency can lead to a range of signs and symptoms that can significantly affect quality of life. TD is also a risk factor (meaning, it can...