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Small pouches with big risks: new nicotine trend rising

While traditional smoking is declining in young adults, a surge in nicotine pouches is raising concerns about addiction and long-term effects.

HEALTH 11 February 2026

Small pouches with big risks: new nicotine trend rising

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The vaping epidemic facing young people

The vaping epidemic facing young people

HEALTH 19 November 2025

Half a million ‘no shows’ to hospital appointments

Half a million ‘no shows’ to hospital appointments

HEALTH 17 September 2025

‘We need inclusion and real reform on all fronts’

‘We need inclusion and real reform on all fronts’

‘We need inclusion and real reform on all fronts’

HEALTH 30 April 2025

Dear Miriam: how can I best support my distant and depressed sister-in-law?

Dear Miriam: how can I best support my distant and depressed sister-in-law?

Dear Miriam: how can I best support my distant and depressed sister-in-law?

ASK MIRIAM 9 April 2025

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A smartphone equates to a ‘bookie office in your pocket’

A smartphone equates to a ‘bookie office in your pocket’

A report by Jacqueline Hogge and Rosalind Skillen examines problem gambling, and the role the new Gambling Authority of Ireland and addiction treatment centres have to play in tackling the issue.

FEATURES 1 January 1970

Technology that delivers diabetes care

Technology that delivers diabetes care

How the technological landscape of diabetes is changing and improving health outcomes, writes Rosalind Skillen.

HEALTH 1 January 1970

Healthbytes to keep you in the picture

Healthbytes to keep you in the picture

From the current status on the ‘free’ HRT to new treatment for depression at St John of God hospital, stay informed with healthbytes.

HEALTH 1 January 1970

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A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

Bord Bia addresses the concerns and misinformation that have been raised in recent weeks.

A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers