New scan raises hope for earlier endometriosis diagnosis
Endometriosis is thought to affect around one in 10 women in Ireland. For many women, getting an endometriosis diagnosis can take years. However, according to Oxford University, a new scan technique may help spot the condition earlier. The innovative technique uses CT scans combined with a molecular tracer to detect areas of early endometriosis, which […]
6 days ago
Christina Applegate reportedly hospitalised amid battle with multiple sclerosis
She revealed her diagnosis in 2021 Actor Christina Applegate has been hospitalised as she continues to live with multiple sclerosis (MS), according to reports. Celebrity website TMZ reported that the star was hospitalised in Los Angeles late last month, though the reasons for her treatment remain unclear. Back in 2021, Applegate revealed her MS diagnosis, […]
2 weeks ago
Sam Vanderpump reveals emotional decision after end-stage liver disease diagnosis
“I don’t think I could live with that.” Made in Chelsea star Sam Vanderpump has opened up about dealing with a huge “internal battle” over his life-saving transplant. Vanderpump confirmed last year that he would need to undergo a liver transplant in the coming years. He was initially diagnosed with congenital hepatic fibrosis of the […]
3 weeks ago
Newborn heel prick test expanded for two more rare conditions
“Screening gives children the best chance from the very beginning.” Testing for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is now being offered to every newborn in Ireland for the first time. The screening was introduced as part of the national heel prick test, enabling babies to be tested for SMA within days of birth. The move has […]
3 weeks ago
Mark Wright has 12cm tumour removed after cancer scare
A close call. The Only Way Is Essex star Mark Wright has revealed that he is currently in hospital recovering from an operation that removed a 12cm tumour from under his arm. The reality star opened up to fans as a way to raise awareness and share his cancer scare, ensuring they know what to […]
4 years ago
Linnea Dunne: “I had pelvic organ prolapse, which is very common but not spoken about”
Linnea Dunne is the founder and host of the Bits of Me podcast, a series focused on women’s health. Incontinence, endometriosis, disordered eating, and pelvic organ prolapse, these are just some of the topics discussed on the Bits of Me podcast, a show about women’s bodies and the stories behind them. Linnea Dunne, a Dublin […]
5 years ago