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Equity fund forecasts weight-loss drug market frenzy far from finish line

Capital Group fund says it sees long-term opportunity in the development of drugs like Novo’s Ozempic

HSE launches probe into spinal surgery at Temple Street

One child died and many suffered significant complications after undergoing surgery with one consultant

Aesthetics: ‘Looking 10 years younger is a bit of a cliché now; people want to just look well for their age’

In the first episode of a brand new podcast in association with BTL Aesthetics, Irish Tatler editor Jessie Collins talks to two leading practitioners about the dos and don’ts of invasive and non-invasive treatments

Sinn Féin pledge to abolish three-day abortion wait

Health spokesperson says party will also support seven-day HSE roster and introduce new Sláintecard

Design For Life

Advice column: ‘My husband baulks any time I cook a vegetarian meal’

Dr Mark Rowe advises a reader whose efforts to maintain a healthy and environmentally friendly diet are causing friction with her life partner

One in four 16-year-old boys has gambled for money, survey finds

New survey highlights risks of gambling, particularly online, for teenage boys

Personal Finance

Mind yourself and your money – how mental and financial health are linked

Mental health issues can cause financial stress, and vice versa. Here’s how to get both your mental health and your finances back on a good footing

VHI announces second premium hike in six months

The insurer said increased healthcare, energy and wage costs were responsible for the decision

Traveller community 2 to 3 times more likely to suffer from common illnesses - study

New research indicates that asthma and bronchitis are far more prevalent among Travellers than the general population

Consumer watchdog issues choking warning over water beads toys

CCPC says toys - which have become popular on social media - pose a ‘serious threat for babies and toddlers’

Age limit on tobacco products must be raised to meet public health targets - Fine Gael TD

Colm Burke has called for the age limit to purchase tobacco products to be raised to 21

Global health brand GNC opens first Irish shop

Shop is located in Frascati Shopping Centre in Blackrock, Dublin

Donnelly ‘deeply frustrated’ by Children’s Hospital delays

Minister Donnelly said the hospital is 90 per cent complete

Partner Content

Routine reset: how to kickstart your best wellness and health habits for autumn

Irish Tatler consulted the experts at Meaghers Pharmacy to understand how best to get our health in gear for the new season ahead

Elaine Byrne: Drugs are everywhere in society so we must decide if they are a criminal or a health problem

People from all walks of life in Ireland use recreational narcotics and the state spends a disproportionate amount of resources dealing with the issue in the courts

Irish-founded infant formula firm Bobbie tipped as a unicorn

Company led by Mayo woman Laura Modi recently hit $100 million in revenues and is targeting $165 million for the year

Design For Life

Advice: How can I discuss climate change with my eight-year-old without scaring him?

The best way to manage this situation is to start having calm and measured conversations with your son about climate action, says our expert

Workplace burnout is on the rise – here’s why

The working assumption that current corporate wellness programmes are sufficient for the times is being severely tested in a post-Covid work environment

Health budget overrun cannot ‘jeopardise’ government spending in other areas, says Donohoe

HSE is on course for a budget overrun of €2.2 billion, despite a record allocation €24 billion in Budget 2023

‘Concerning’ high-earners situation in HSE has ‘deteriorated rather than improved’

One individual working for the HSE last year earned nearly €1 million, despite review into high earners being completed in 2022