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Dr Catherine Conlon

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Dr Catherine Conlon: Why do we not pay for mothers and other carers to stay at home?

As youth mental health declines, we must recognise the value of caregiving and give families the time and security to care for their children, writes...

14.03.2026 10

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Dr Catherine Conlon

Stuck in the dark: How not to get SAD this time of year

11.02.2026 10

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No laughing matter: What is nitrous oxide and why are doctors alarmed by its use?

22.01.2026 10

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Grok nudification scandal: Will Ireland have the courage to challenge the tech oligarchs?

07.01.2026 10

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Opinion: 2025 was a devastating year on Irish roads. We need a transport system that keeps us safe

03.01.2026 60

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Doctor: How to avoid the dreaded flu this Christmas

12.12.2025 10

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Doctor: Weight loss drugs look set to be made more affordable - we need to do the same for healthy food

23.11.2025 10

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Dr Catherine Conlon: Bird flu has been confirmed in Ireland - what are the risks?

10.11.2025 10

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Doctor: What does the science say about the modern obsession with protein?

03.11.2025 20

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Doctor: As the time on the clock goes back, make sure you're listening to your body clock too

25.10.2025 10

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Opinion: Between lifting the cap and new Derry flights, is Darragh O'Brien minister for climate, or just transport?

11.10.2025 10

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Bird flu at The Lough - what are the risks to people?

Visitors to The Lough in Cork city are being asked to avoid contact with sick or dead birds at the sanctuary, after an outbreak of avian flu was...

27.09.2025 10

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Doctor: Trump’s feelings about vaccines risk children's lives and discount centuries of evidence

24.09.2025 10

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Dr Catherine Conlon

A message to Dáil: Beware the health risks of cannabis

Cannabis is in the news. At the recent US Tennis Open in New York, there were headlines about the unmistakable pungent odour of cannabis drifting...

17.09.2025 20

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Opinion: Profit has a pervasive influence on mental illness and chronic disease

14.09.2025 10

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Opinion: Trump's tech sector threats can't be allowed stop us from protecting children online

01.09.2025 20

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Opinion: How to reduce food bills, tackle obesity and improve population health affordably

24.08.2025 30

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Dr Catherine Conlon: Listeriosis - what is it and what are the risks?

24.07.2025 20

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Getting inked: Just how toxic are tattoos?

20.07.2025 20

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Balancing your gut flora: 'The advice is lots of fibre and lots of variety'

27.06.2025 10

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Dr Catherine Conlon: Why gut bacteria matter to mental health and how to keep them thriving

07.06.2025 20

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Doom and zombie scrolling: 'Some believe humans go through 300 feet of content in a single day'

31.05.2025 10

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Remote working: Denis O'Brien reminded us of the outdated work practices we've left behind

15.05.2025 10

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Opinion: Farewell to The Climate Pope, who died during Earth Week

25.04.2025 10

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Kombucha: What is it and is it good for you?

17.04.2025 10

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Hot school meals: How can we do better for the children in Irish schools?

13.04.2025 10

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Pronatalism on the rise: Collapsing birth rates do not threaten civilisation — the opposite is true

18.03.2025 10

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Scabies on the rise in Ireland and Europe: What is it, and what are the risks?

11.03.2025 10

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Dr Catherine Conlon: Ozempic is not the holy grail when it comes to tackling obesity

04.03.2025 10

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Hot school meals: They're so important, but we could be offering much better food

11.02.2025 10

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Dr Catherine Conlon