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Starchy green bananas ‘prevent cancers’ in people with hereditary risk – study

A trial in people with a high hereditary risk of a range of cancers has shown a major preventative effect from resistant starch – found in foods such as oats, cereal, beans and slightly green bananas. The international study looked at almost 1,000 ...

26 Jul 2022 at 09:07

Health

Healthy nurse has breasts and ovaries removed “to see sons grow up” as BRCA1 gene mutation makes her susceptible to cancer in both

An ICU nurse who was eight when her mum died from breast cancer and is desperate to see her sons grow up has had life changing surgery to remove her breasts and ovaries after inheriting the BRCA1 gene mutation making her more susceptible to ...

13 May 2022 at 08:25

Health & Wellbeing

Should we all be aiming to get our fitness 5-a-day? As experts say moving more is key for preventing cancer

We’ve all heard about five-a-day when it comes to getting enough fruit and veg, but what about when it comes to moving our bodies? Just five short and easy exercises a day could be the key to safeguarding our future health – including ...

19 Feb 2024 at 06:00

Health & Wellbeing

My smear was normal but I’m still worried about symptoms – what should I do?

It’s believed cervical screening, aka smear tests, prevent more than 70% of cervical cancer deaths – and this figure would be even higher if everyone eligible attended, according to Cancer Research UK. Smear tests don’t diagnose ...

22 Jan 2024 at 07:30

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Women across Louth encouraged to get informed about Cervical Cancer Prevention

Senator Erin McGreehan has encouraged women across Louth to get informed about Cervical Cancer Prevention. Last week marked Cervical Cancer Prevention Week which is about Ireland's commitment to eliminating cervical cancer. The ...

01 Feb 2023 at 11:33

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In Pictures: Dragon boat racing and party atmosphere at Donegal Town regatta

The 2024 staging of Donegal Dragons' home regatta was always going to be special as the club marked its 10th birthday. Clik on the arrows to see photos of the day's activities. Donegal Dragons was founded by Deborah Bonner ...

18 Aug 2024 at 20:33

Health & Wellbeing

What is HPV and should I tell my partner I have it?

HPV, the human papilloma virus, is extremely common, with Cancer Research UK suggesting that around 80% of people will experience it during their lifetime, usually without any symptoms. But in the run-up to Cervical ...

13 Jan 2025 at 08:00

Health & Wellbeing

6 things you might not know about cervical cancer

Talking about cervical cancer is often avoided, but it’s very important to be clued up on the causes and symptoms of this often taboo topic. There are many misconceptions about this largely preventable disease, so ...

17 Jan 2025 at 09:00

New AI tool to spot skin cancer to be used in NHS

Adults with suspected skin cancer may be initially assessed with a new AI tool after it was approved for NHS use. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) said that the technology, which has ...

01 May 2025 at 00:01

Local News

Kilkenny pioneers first-of-its-kind cancer prevention initiative in Europe

A first-of-its-kind cancer prevention initiative promoting physical activity outdoors in green spaces is to present its results to the EU Parliament in Brussels. The Urban Action Against Cancer (UcanACT) pilot ...

09 Jun 2025 at 15:33

Ireland

Results of cancer prevention initiative to be presented to EU Parliament

08 Jun 2025 at 10:27

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Your Health Matters comes to Letterkenny Shopping Centre

This week, the Irish Cancer Society's ‘Your Health Matters’ Roadshow will be in Letterkenny Shopping Centre, on Wednesday July 31 and Thursday August 1 from 9am-6pm, free of charge. Members of the ...

30 Jul 2024 at 16:33

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