5 key bowel cancer signs to never ignore – The Irish News

Talking about bowel movements is still often viewed as a taboo for many people, but letting a doctor know about any unusual changes is crucial to spotting anything serious early. Despite bowel cancer being one of the most common forms of cancer in the UK, many people do not know much about the signs and … Read more

Thailand warns of heat stroke risk as country enters hot season

March 16, 2026 BANGKOK – Thailand’s Department of Disease Control (DDC) has warned the public to take extra care during the hot season, saying heat stroke remains a serious health risk that can be fatal, particularly for outdoor workers, older people and other vulnerable groups. The warning comes as Thailand enters its summer period, which … Read more

Armagh family raising funds for baby boy who needs ‘vital’ medical care abroad

A fundraiser has been launched to help a Northern Irish family get their baby boy, who has spent half of his little life already in hospital, ‘vital’ medical treatment abroad. Shauna and Darren O’Reilly from Armagh were ‘absolutely over the moon’ when they found out they were pregnant after going through rounds of IVF. The … Read more

Mom, 37, diagnosed with breast cancer after dismissing symptoms as fatigue from motherhood

A mother who thought she was simply experiencing fatigue from being a busy mom ended up being diagnosed with breast cancer. Anj Periyasamy was diagnosed with triple positive breast cancer at the age of 37 in March 2022. Before getting the devastating news, Anj said the only symptom she had before she found a lump … Read more

What early-life factors can predict ADHD?

What triggers attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? While the exact cause of this common neurodevelopmental disorder, characterized by persistent, impairing levels of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, is unknown, it is considered a brain-based, heavily genetic condition and one of the most common mental developmental disorders affecting children. Treatment for the condition, which has genetic and environmental factors … Read more

Vegan diets safe for infant growth, Israeli study finds

Cats have to eat meat to survive, while dogs can manage on a vegetarian diet. But what about human infants? Will eating only grains, vegetables, and fruits stunt their growth? The safety of a plant-based family regimen, particularly of vegan diets during pregnancy and infancy, is debated, and large population data on infant growth are … Read more

‘I was going to the gym every day – now I’m 23 with a full-time carer’

Lily noticed her face drooping one morning – within weeks she went from gym-goer to needing round-the-clock care Carrington Walker and Emma Butterworth 16:50, 14 Mar 2026 Lily enjoyed a healthy lifestyle As she applied her makeup one morning, Lily Sillis spotted something unusual. Her face was spasming every time she touched it. The fit … Read more

Weekly Health Update | Namibia Ends Mpox Outbreak; Nigeria Faces Seasonal Lassa Fever Surge

This week, Africa is facing a mixed health situation. Namibia has declared an end to its mpox outbreak, while Madagascar is reporting rising case counts. Nigeria is grappling with a seasonal surge in Lassa fever. The World Health Organization has raised fresh concerns about the growing burden of oral diseases across the continent. Elsewhere, Senegal … Read more