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A Kilkenny man died in hospital following heart surgery after difficulties were experienced by doctors managing a tube being used to help him to breathe, an inquest has heard this week in Dublin.

Vichy’s new LiftActive CxP range has been created to reinforce anti-wrinkle and firming care with SPF15.

Friends of Cystic Fibrosis has received planning permission to build a state of the art clinic onto Mayo General Hospital for cystic fibrosis sufferers in the west of Ireland.

A 45-year-old mother of two, who has been using cannabis for more than 30 years and was described by Judge Mary Devins as being a “mature Vicky Pollard”, was sentenced to jail for the unlawful possession of €1,699 worth of cannabis for the purpose of selling or supplying the drug to others.

Fat is necessary for life but unfortunately many of us consume the wrong types of fat. Our intake of different fats has changed markedly during the last century. We eat far more saturated fats and vegetable oils which contain omega-6 fatty acids, whereas our intake of fatty fish oils (omega-3) has decreased by 80 per cent during the last 80 years. We eat much less fish today, so most of us suffer from a deficiency of omega-3 fatty oils.

If you are battling a cold or flu or just feeling below par generally check out Manuka Health’s MGO Manuka honey.

A cancer diagnosis comes as a major shock to many people. Suddenly, their lives are turned upside down as they attempt to take in the news and understand the various treatments available.

The Migraine Association has hopped on board the Twitter craze and will keep its profile updated with the latest news and research from the migraine world.

If winter has taken its toll on you and you feel weary and lack energy maybe you should consider getting a tonic to restore your lost vitality.

The new chairperson of the HSE West’s regional health forum is calling for the return of hospital matrons to help in the fight against hospital acquired infections.