Category: health
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Strength in Every Step: How Runner Defies Diabetes on the Road to Clontarf Half
By Daniel Keegan The half marathon. 21 kilometers of grit, determination, and sheer endurance. Many people compete in Ireland’s several half marathons each year, but even for the fittest individuals, the thought of running such a distance is daunting. For type 1 diabetic, Aisling Ní Aogáin, she not only has to worry about running, but she also must worry about regulating and managing her chronic illness. She…
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Marathon madness – skip the prep, risk the pain
The first group of runners set off at the 2024 Irish Life Dublin Marathon, October 27, 2024 Photo: (DublinLive) Spanning 42 kilometres, with an average completion time ranging between four and five hours, marathon running can be regarded as the ultimate test of…
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From Pill to shot: Game-changing HIV medication available in the EU
A new HIV drug that can prevent HIV has been rolled out in Ireland. The newly-approved HIV PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) medication, called Yeytuo, is now available across the EU and will soon be available worldwide. Lenacapavir was developed by GILEAD sciences back…
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Rowing – a call to the water and the wild
Rowers at Island Bridge – Photo: Mary Phelan Rowing, which has been described as a natural anti-depressant, is gaining popularity in Ireland, and there are now over 100 clubs around the country which are affiliated with Rowing Ireland. If you are looking for a low impact…
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Hope for thousands following major breakthrough in treatment for cruel disease
By Edward Ryan A team of researchers has successfully treated Huntington’s Disease for the first time. The news has been described as “a game changer” by the Huntington’s Disease Association of Ireland. Huntington’s is a degenerative disease that kills nerve cells in the…
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Is Female Healthcare Taken Seriously in Ireland?
By Molly O’Reilly Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) can affect a woman’s health in more ways than one. As more people are becoming aware of PCOS as a disorder women experience, there is more questions to answer as we discover female health continues to…
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New beginnings for later life: A Dublin nursing home and its journey to maximum resident capacity after nine months in operation
By Gary Petrov As people journey through life, independence can grow and thrive – however, sometimes, in life, and especially as some people get older, independence can unfortunately decline. With a decline in a person’s ability to be independent, comes dependency with everyday…
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‘Just one won’t hurt’: A closer look into Ireland’s drinking habits
By Áine McKeon ‘Don’t be rude, have a drink with me’, ‘You deserve a drink, after the week you’ve had’, ‘It’s tradition, you have to’ – these are just a few phrases you may hear around the table while having a few drinks. …
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Sickle Cell Disease – Q&A with Lora Ruth Wogu, CEO of Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Ireland (SCTI)
By Elio Bonelli It’s wintertime and many conditions can be exacerbated by the cold and chilling drop in temperatures. One of those conditions is Sickle Cell Disease and thecity.ie had a chat with the founder and CEO of Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Ireland…
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The end of disposable vapes- How vaping has been normalised among students
By Wiktoria Sobczak Due to the negative environmental impact, TD Paul McAuliffe wants to ban disposable vapes. The use of vapes among young adults is increasing at a rapid rate. Greenpeace writer Kirsty Scheiby states that disposable vapes are harmful for the environment…
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