During her daughter’s battle with cancer, Lorraine Sebestova prayed to God for three things. She said her first prayer when Lily was referred to Crumlin Children’s hospital for tests after she found a lump on her hand. The schoolgirl had just celebrated her seventh birthday on July 23, 2021, when her friend’s father noticed a … Read more
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet and the Astrid Lindgren Children’s Hospital in Sweden have determined how children’s immune systems react to different kinds of cancer depending on their age. The study, which is published in the journal Cell, reveals significant differences between the immune response of children and adults, and has the potential to lead to … Read more
Rescues come in many guises — from CPR to life-changing encounters — but for Gary Kirwan it was a nostalgic childhood toy that helped bring him back from the brink of despair. The 44-year-old Limerick man and his wife Michelle run Brick Shows Ireland, a company that was born out of Gary’s love for the … Read more
Archyde As concerns about Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) grow, health experts are reassuring the public that this virus is not new and that basic precautions can definitely help mitigate its spread. While HMPV has recently gained attention due to an outbreak in China, experts emphasize that India has not seen an unusual rise in cases. this … Read more
Amid rising concerns over the detection of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in India, health experts have emphasised that the virus is not new and have advised the public to remain calm while following basic precautions. HMPV, which causes upper respiratory infections, gained attention after a recent outbreak in China. While it can affect people across … Read more