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University Hospital Galway has become the first hospital in the country to use a new biological aortic valve, putting it at the forefront of valvular heart surgery.

People living with diabetes in the West have praised the enhancements in diabetes care as they benefit from faster access to specialised care as a result of the new HSE Chronic Disease Hub. The move-away from hospital-based care means that patients have access to highly specialised clinical teams, closer to their homes. This comes as they prepare to mark World Diabetes on November 14.

Joanne Collevy was always "supremely" fit and healthy. She had a personal trainer, lifted weights, and walked five kilometres a day. She loved horseriding and had an active social life.

Colour consultants at Pat McDonnell Paints have given their top tips and tricks to help you make the right decision on what colour you pick and make sure you don't regret the colour you chose after.

Galway East general election candidate Cllr Clodagh Higgins last night expressed her delight following the Government’s decision to deliver a veterinary medicine course at Mountbellew Agricultural College.

“Supercharge your Business with AI” is this year’s theme of the annual Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Digital West Conference due to take place in ATU Mayo campus (Castlebar) on Friday 11 October from 8.30am – 1.30pm.

Joan Clarke joined her local Slimming World group seven years ago. “I’d tried so many different ways to lose weight in the past, but I’d always get tired of restricting what I ate," she said. "When I came to Slimming World it was different. I never felt like I was on a diet. The eating plan encourages you to eat lots of tasty, filling foods like pasta, rice, potatoes and lean meat and fish, you’re never hungry and so you don’t feel like you’re missing out."

The Marie Keating Foundation is marking September being Prostate Cancer Awareness month by launching a new campaign with a powerful message for men: "Stand Up for Your Prostate". As prostate cancer continues to impact lives globally, with nearly 1.5 million (1) men diagnosed annually and an estimated 397,000 (1) deaths, the Foundation's latest initiative is urging men across Ireland to "Pay Attention to Their Pee" and prioritise their prostate health.

Starting college or University can be daunting and scary for any student, but here are ways to prepare for the start of college and a few things to consider when starting a new course:

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, is a condition that involves chronic inflammation of the intestines. It is estimated that IBD impacts 40,000 people in Ireland, affecting all genders equally.1 It can be diagnosed at any age, with peak incidences between ages 15-35 and 50-70.