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Irish drivers warned they must report 23 medical conditions or face fines
Road Safety Authority
Drivers in Ireland are being warned they must declare 23 medical conditions to the NDLS or risk fines and potential criminal penalties under strict licensing rules.
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Boots Ireland offering 'convenient' prescription weight loss service
Boots
Boots Ireland is helping people manage their weight with professional guidance alongside prescription treatments.
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Doctor issues urgent health warning over change affecting everyone in Ireland this week
Health
Health experts are warning that Ireland's clocks going back this Sunday, October 26, may disrupt sleep, hormones and mood.
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Broken hearts as dad never boarded flight home while pregnant wife waited at airport
In the News
William Howell, 37, was due to fly back to the UK from Las Vegas at the end of August 2023, but was found dead in his hotel room after becoming seriously ill
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Eight signs you probably have prediabetes - and what you can do to fix it
Diabetes
The exact cause of prediabetes remains unknown, but it seems family history and genetics play a significant role. The condition increases the risk of Type 2 diabetes, but lifestyle changes can help prevent or delay its progression.
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Radio star Ian Dempsey opens up about two stone weight loss after taking Ozempic
Ian Dempsey
The radio presenter was diagnosed with type-2 diabetes in 2012.
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Type 2 diabetes: Two fruits could send blood sugar levels soaring as warning issued
Diabetes
Hundreds of thousands of people in Ireland have Type 2 diabetes, and many may not even know they have it. It can lead to significant health problems if blood sugar levels are left to run riot, but it's not just cakes and biscuits that could cause a spike.
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Doctor claims eating these two things can put diabetes into remission and aid weight loss
Diabetes
The 12-month programme also includes a lifestyle programme that can help reduce weight loss
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Irish amateur star Liam Dunne, a type 1 diabetic, is looking forward to his chance at The Open in Royal Troon
Golf
Irish amateur star Liam Dunne, who has secured a place at 2024 Open at Royal Troon (July 18-21), is a type 1 diabetic. Diagnosed in September 2014, his pancreas doesn’t produce insulin.
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Cutting out this one food could prevent up to 70 per cent of global deaths, study claims
Food safety
The study proposes purchasing two alternative foods which are linked to increased levels of calcium and vitamin B12
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Urgent health warning issued following seizure of 254 units of fake diabetes drugs
Health
The HPRA says it's concerned that the falsified medicines are being sold online by unscrupulous parties and could pose a serious risk to people's health
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Diabetes symptoms - the itchy sign of high blood sugar you should never ignore
Diabetes
Itchy genitals can often be a sign of diabetes for those who are undiagnosed and for those who are, it could mean your blood sugar levels are high, a medical website warns
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Seven fruits diabetics should avoid as they spike blood sugars
Healthy Living
There are more than 260,000 people with diabetes in Ireland
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Diet Coke drinkers warned of effects it has on body just minutes after drinking
Coca-Cola
A pharmacist has warned of the impact drinking just one can of Diet Coke can have 10, 20, 40 and 60 minutes later
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Diabetes symptoms: The warning signs you shouldn't ignore as many Irish people unaware they have it
Diabetes
Over 5% of Ireland's population has either Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. Many people are unaware they even have the condition.
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Pregnant Gogglebox star Ellie Warner shares health update during Channel 4 show
Gogglebox
Ellie Warner shared a health update as she sat down on the sofa to film Gogglebox with her sister Izzi during the latest episode of th award-winning show
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Study finds sweetener in fizzy drinks 'could treat immune disorders'
Health
It could be used as a treatment if it is found to have similar effects in humans
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Health experts reveal surprising products that raise women's risk of diabetes by nearly two-thirds
Diabetes
These chemicals are placed in these products because they improve the durability of plastics and are widely used in personal care products
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Khloe Kardashian slams claim she used diabetes drug for 60lb weight loss transformation
Met Gala
Khloe Kardashian told fans not to 'discredit my years of working out' and says she gets up at 6am five days a week to hit the gym
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Warning over medicine used to treat Type 2 diabetes after woman ends up in ICU due to complications
Diabetes
The danger of death is as high as between 20% and 30%
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Diabetes symptoms: Two signs when you go to the toilet you have high blood sugar
Diabetes
Your blood sugar levels, also known as blood glucose levels, are a measurement that show how much glucose you have in your blood.
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Irish mum urges parents to know the signs of diabetes after her toddler son was rushed to hospital
Diabetes
Today marks World Diabetes Day and Ireland’s national Diabetic Retinopathy Screening (DRS) programme is highlighting the importance of simple screening tests to those with diabetes
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Britain's Got Talent star's heartbreaking sacrifice for fiancée as they finally marry
Britain's Got Talent
Tom Ball wowed the Britain's Got Talent judges with his performance of Sam Smith's Writing On The Wall, which Amanda Holden said was one of the best performances she had ever seen
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Irish pharmacies running low on vital diabetes drug after viral TikTok video reveals weight loss benefits
HSE
Hundreds of videos followed with people explaining how the injectables can be used for effective weight loss when prescribed by a GP
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