Show Article with tag "illness"

A Journey Through Health Anxiety and Breast Cancer Diagnosis I was in the middle of an ultrasound when panic completely took over. I suddenly blurted out, “Do I have breast cancer?” The ultrasound technician paused, considered the physical examination I’d had earlier, in which a consultant found a thickening in my breast, and replied: “I’m […]

Balancing Professional and Athletic Life Many young women and men with aspirations of playing Gaelic Games at an inter-county level often choose careers that allow them to pursue their sporting ambitions. Teaching is a common profession among these athletes, while self-employment or jobs with shift work are less frequent. Medicine, although a noble profession, presents […]

Balancing Camogie and a Demanding Career Many young athletes in Ireland, especially women, are choosing careers that allow them to pursue their ambitions in Gaelic Games. Teaching is one of the most common professions among those aiming for inter-county success, while self-employment or jobs with shift work are less common. Nursing, despite its many rewards, […]

A Woman’s Struggle with Severe Menstrual Pain and Long NHS Waiting List Jade Devereux, a 23-year-old woman from Norfolk, has been experiencing intense period pain since she was in school. She says the pain is so severe that it disrupts her daily life, causing her to miss work for several days each month. Despite multiple […]

A New Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis A groundbreaking treatment has recently been approved in the United States for rheumatoid arthritis. This innovative approach involves an inch-long device implanted into the neck, which functions by electrically stimulating a major nerve. The device can be recharged weekly by placing a collar around the neck for a few […]

Ruth Langsford’s Journey Through Challenges and Caregiving Ruth Langsford has faced a series of difficult challenges over the years, but she remains resilient and focused on the present. Her journey includes the end of her 14-year marriage to Eamonn Holmes in May last year, the tragic passing of her sister Julia in 2019, and the […]

A Journey Through Work, Love, and Life Born in Billericay in 1970, Richard Osman studied Politics and Sociology at Trinity College, Cambridge. He then embarked on a career in TV production, eventually becoming the creative director of Endemol UK. In 2009, he began presenting Pointless alongside Alexander Armstrong, and since 2017, he has been the […]

A Journey Through Health Anxiety and Breast Cancer Diagnosis The moment I found out I had breast cancer was one of the most terrifying experiences of my life. It happened during an ultrasound when panic completely took over. I couldn’t help but blurt out, “Do I have breast cancer?” The technician paused for a moment, […]

Understanding Alpha-Gal Syndrome After enjoying a delicious grilled steak on a warm summer evening, your body may unexpectedly turn against you. You might experience intense itching, pain, or swelling that could escalate to the point of needing emergency care. This unexpected reaction isn’t due to food poisoning but could be the result of a tick […]