Sheila Wayman

The seven astronauts currently aboard the orbiting above us have one big health issue in common with women down here. It is the challenge of accelerated muscle and bone loss.

Children from the ‘1.5 generation' who were brought by their parents to live in another country, can struggle to belong, as documented in a new book

Sessions developed by engineer, scientist, writer and performer Dr Niamh Shaw inspire parents to start new conversations around the kitchen table

New guide aims to stop men dying due to unawareness and shame

Friends and family will understand the sadness of those who have lost a parent, sibling or child during the year. But sensitivity to grief that might not be so visible is also wise

‘The big shift in trying to change behaviour is you have to take responsibility yourself,' Prof Robert Kelly of Beacon Hospital says

The Teen Parents Support Programme helps young people through pregnancy and with the practicalities of caring for their babies, often while continuing in education or finding suitable accommodation

New campaign aims to tackle widespread ignorance about HIV, a treatable condition that, contrary to myths, cannot be spread by kissing or using the same utensils

New campaign aims to tackle widespread ignorance about HIV, a treatable condition that, contrary to myths, cannot be spread by kissing or using the same utensils

With more products using the ‘P’ word as a selling point, here’s all you need to know before you jump on the latest nutrition bandwagon