Health

The Public Health Agency is is reminding students to get the meningococcal vaccine if they didn’t receive it at school to help protect against potentially deadly illness.

Meningitis: Vaccine reminder for students

Eileen Russell, Founder of WayMaker Child Therapy is pictured at the announcement that the poignant animated short film, 'A New Day for Little Bear' she created and directed will be screened on Saturday, September 28, 2024 in Queen’s Film Theatre as part of Cinemagic. The short film employs a therapeutic metaphor to guide young audiences through the emotions of grief and recovery. For further information on 'A New Day for Little Bear' go to www.wearewaymaker.com Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.

Ballymena mum's short film aims to help children deal with loss

Percko's vests can be worn discreetly under clothing

Posture vest that can help ease your back pain if you work from home

The new XEC Covid variant is starting to spread.

New XEC Covid variant starting to spread - what are the symptoms?

Veterinary nurse Dale Mullan from Whitehead is running the Lisbon marathon to raise funds for the Northern Ireland Children to Lapland and Days to Remember Trust (NICLT)

Dale’s marathon challenge for sick NI  children

Dr Louise Rusk, a GP with specialist interest in headaches

Migraine: NI doctor offers advice

Healthcare Ireland chief executive Gilbert Yates says the company will continue to invest in health care provision starting with three Northern Ireland homes

Major £20million investment in health care expansion in Northern Ireland

Kenadie Porter passed away peacefully in her home in Dromore, Co Down on Saturday. Photo: Christ Encounters Tablernacle, Facebook.

Kenadie Porter: Heartbreak voiced after 'sudden and unexpected passing'

The risk of unprotected sex does carry the chance of catching a sexually transmitted infection.

Pharmacist warns tell-tale signs of five common STDs

Coughs and colds are common at this time of the year, but you can take steps to prevent them

Coughs and colds: Tips for keeping the bugs at bay

Well Pharmacy is now urging people to book themselves in for a winter flu jab.

Pharmacists stock-up on flu jab after major outbreak in Australia

The Residences, the second phase of luxury retirement living apartments at the Kings Hall Health and Wellbeing Park is nearing completion and due to go on the sale in the coming weeks, the developer behind the scheme has said. Pictured is David Burrows, director at Kings Hall Balmoral

Next phase of Kings Hall retirement living development primed for sale

Shelley Cowan and Andrew Wilson launching the accommodation for all campaign

Shelley Cowan has launched a campaign to make accommodation accessible for all

Eight-year-old Mia Glynn died of sepsis hours after she was sent home twice by a GP (Photo by Irwin Mitchell/SWNS)

Sepsis signs and symptoms as girl dies after being sent home by GP

Eoghan O’Brien of Bannside Pharmacy in Portglenone says the drinking water at his home in Clady is undrinkable.

Pharmacist says Lough Neagh water ‘undrinkable’ once again

A dentist shows a patient how braces would look on the teeth. (Photo: Pexels/Cedric Fauntleroy)

DIY braces are trending again - are they safe?

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A child is given their MMR vaccination. (Photo: Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

Measles outbreak UK: child dies as dozens more cases confirmed

The symptoms of freshers flu are similar to that of a bad cold. (Photo: Pexels/Edward Jenner)

What is fresher's flu? Signs and symptoms

Percko's vests can be worn discreetly under clothing

Back pain sufferers are hailing a £99 'miracle' vest

West Cumberland Hospital in Whitehaven is set to open its doors following £40million redevelopment. This milestone marks the practical completion of a new 55,860 square feet, two-storey extension built on to the hospital, delivered by the Hillsborough firm Graham through the ProCure22 framework. Credit: Matthew Nichol Photography

Northern Ireland construction firm completes new £40million hospital building

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Workplace mental health is priority of Northern Ireland campaign

A husband and wife team are expanding their successful home care company further afield in County Antrim, boosting the care options for people in the area and giving them a chance to enjoy their later years at home. Louise and Roger McLaughlin, owners of Home Instead Antrim, Ballymena and Carrickfergus

Husband and wife team expand Northern Ireland care company

Snoring is a symptom of sleep apnoea, but not all snorers have the condition

Loud disruptive snoring could be a symptom of something more serious.

Screen grab from the UK Covid-19 Inquiry live stream of witness Catherine Todd, a mother from Northern Ireland, whose newborn son Ziggy died during the pandemic.

Mother who contracted Covid tells inquiry she had to wear PPE as baby died

Instead of being woken up naturally by the sun, in autumn we need the dreaded ring of the alarm clock to jolt us awake

Top tips for a good night's sleep in autumn

Aflac Northern Ireland is set to put the ‘tech crowd’ to the test at the inaugural Tech Crowd Quiz Night in support of The Children's Cancer Unit Charity (CCUC) on September 26 from 7-10pm at the Black Box in Belfast. Pictured is Sarah Milliken, head of talent and culture, Aflac NI, joined Jane Hoare, chief executive, CCUC to launch the initiative

NI firm calls ‘tech crowd’ to test their wits at charity quiz night

Great Ormond Street Hospital has launched an urgent review after concerns were raised over the practice of a former surgeon.

Family question hospital after teen's death amid surgeon probe

A law firm representing the family of a child who died under the care of Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) has raised fresh concerns following revelations about former surgeon Yaser Jabbar.

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Northern Ireland mother battling Motor Neurone disease talks about diagnosis

The NHS Covid jab will be returning this autumn. (Photo: Pexels, SHVETS production)

Covid vaccine: who is eligible for NHS Covid jab this autumn?

Led by renowned Belfast specialist optometrist Geoff McConville, the investment makes him the only optician on the island of Ireland to possess the Valeda technology

NI eye specialist clinic invests £50,000 in revolutionary vision loss treatment

Ann Flowerdew and son Michael, 9, from Londonderry, part of a group of 44 people, including local health professionals, parents, and 20 children with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions who, embarked on a magical trip to Disneyland Paris recently, thanks to the Northern Ireland Children to Lapland and Days to Remember Trust (NICLT).

NI children with serious health conditions travel to Disneyland Paris

A pharmacist is warning parents to be on the lookout for headlice, worms and other illnesses now summer is over. (Photo: Pexels, Andrea Piacquadio)

The eight most common back-to-school bugs and how to spot the signs

Children have reportedly been left with life-changing injuries. (Photo: Peter MacDiarmid/Getty Images)

Families of 'rogue' GOSH surgeon urged to come forward

Northern Ireland private healthcare provider JACE Medical has officially launched its state of the art clinic facility. Pictured the JACE Medical team at the official launch of JACE Clinic

JACE Medical expands clinic facilities with additional £1m investment

John and Karin Finlay and advanced practice palliative care dietitian Tracy Haylett in their Hillsborough home

Palliative Care Week: Co Down family full of praise for Trust's team

Allison Batchelor with fellow Dementia NI members attend the launch of the Hear Our Voice documentary at Stormont

Dementia: Northern Ireland people share their experiences in powerful new video

Belfast -based Geoff McConville Opticians has introduced the Valeda Light Delivery System for early and mid-stage dry macular degeneration

Macular degeneration sufferers could keep sight with light therapy

Newry-based entrepreneur Catherine Elliott, originally from the United States has established BT35 Physiotherapy & Pilates after receiving assistance from Go Succeed, the free enterprise support service, delivered by Northern Ireland’s 11 councils

From New York to Northern Ireland, mum-of-two comes 'home' to realise her dream

Lucy Letby, the nurse previously convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder six others, has now been found guilty of the attempted murder of a baby girl.

Lucy Letby appeal: What's been said and can she overturn conviction?

Journalist John Manley has opened up about his personal battle with Sepsis in an attempt to educate and inform others about this life-threatening condition

Irish News journalist opens up on life-threatening sepsis ordeal

NI Veterans Commissioner Danny Kinahan resigned on Thursday, citing major frustrations in trying to do his job. Photo Pacemaker Press

NIO silent on Tory plans for F/T Veterans Commissioner

This wholesome TikTok trend involves prioritising self-care. (Photo: Pexels/Mikhail Nilov)

What is a dopamine menu? TikTok trend explained

A Florida surgeon mistakenly removed a patient's liver instead of his spleen, causing him to die, his family have claimed. (Photo: Pexels/Pixabay)

Man reportedly dies after Florida surgeon removes wrong organ

The Everyday Vest has black and nude options for and men and women

Working parents with back pain could benefit from this smart vest

Veterans commissioner for Northern Ireland Danny Kinahan may have been left with little choice but to resign, it is claimed.

'MOD closing key group may have pushed commissioner'

A doctor checks on a patient with sores caused by a mpox infection. (Photo: ERNESTO BENAVIDES/AFP via Getty Images)

Mpox: symptoms and what does mpox rash look like?

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Local woman tells of her despair at arriving in Egypt without her luggage

AIM-listed Belfast firm Fusion Antibodies remains positive after "largely challenging" financial year (image credit: Pixabay)

NI biotechnology firm remains 'positive about the future’ after revenues decline

New research has revealed the baldest cities in the UK. (Photo: Pexels/Karolina Kaboompics)

These 10 cities are the worst for hair loss in the UK

You should get advice from 111 as soon as possible if you think you have shingles

Shingles vaccine: who is eligible and is shingles contagious?

Persistent tiredness and lumps on the neck are both warning signs of blood cancer.

Blood cancer: Everything you need to know

Kirby Mercer running the Antrim half marathon in memory of her father Gary

Portadown pharmacist runs in memory of father

‘Getting everyone around the table: Swallow Awareness in the Hospitality Industry’ with Nick Hewer, best known from BBC TV’s The Apprentice, is UK President of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).

Dysphagia: Swallow Aware campaign launch

Dr Patricia Campbell, Clinical Lead for Heart Failure Service for Northern Ireland, pictured with Ursula Ferguson, NICHS Director of Care Services, at the charity’s cardiac manifesto launch earlier this year.

Heart failure: Charity highlights symptoms and treatment

Northern Ireland biometrics firm B-Secur has been given regulatory approval to launch and sell its innovative heart monitoring technology in the US. Pictured is Alan Foreman CEO of B-Secur in Belfast

NI biometrics specialist wins approval for heart monitor in lucrative US market