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Do you wish that people understood more about living with diabetes? Currently, a team of researchers at University of Galway is establishing a panel of people living with diabetes, or caring for a person living with diabetes.

A new drive is underway to bolster State funding for services which heart and stroke patients in Co Galway describe as their “lifeline”.

Mark your calendars for a very special cup of tea. The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is hosting the 30th Alzheimer’s Tea Day across Ireland and The Alzheimer’s Day Centre in Clarinbridge will join the celebrations with Tea Day on April 29 from 2pm to 4pm at the centre. The 30th anniversary is a significant milestone as statistics show that at least 30 people in Ireland are diagnosed with dementia, every single day.

Iron is the main component needed for the production of haemoglobin, the pigment within our red blood cells, where it is required for oxygen transportation from the lungs to the body’s tissues, and the carbon dioxide transportation from the tissues to the lungs.

The clocks went forward by one hour during the recent Easter weekend.

In our pursuit of optimal health, we often focus on aspects like nutrition and hydration. However, one vital component tends to be overlooked: oxygen. Oxygen is not just the air we breathe; it's a crucial element for cellular function and recovery, playing a pivotal role in our overall wellbeing. Yet, conditions such as chronic inflammation and immune dysfunction can disrupt oxygen levels, affecting essential bodily processes.

The recipe first rose to fame back in March 2023, when content creator Gracie Norton posted a TikTok claiming that the drink is a 'match made in heaven for good sleep.’ Online interest in the functional mocktail is still high today, according to Google Trends, with searches for 'sleepy girl mocktail' increasing by 517 per cent.

Last month the Radiation Oncology team in the Galway University Hospital (GUH) marked a major milestone in the treatment of prostate cancer as the 1,000th patient underwent prostate seed implantation at the hospital.

Portiuncula University Hospital (PUH) and Community Healthcare West (Galway, Mayo and Roscommon) are delighted to introduce the new ‘Getting to know what matters to me’ Communication Passport for people living with dementia.

Irish Hospice Foundation’s Time to Reflect Survey has found that the Covid-19 pandemic had a profound impact on people’s experience of death, dying and grieving.