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Patients suffering from painful ingrown toenails now have access to a groundbreaking new treatment, as Foot Health Podiatry in Claregalway becomes the first clinic in the Republic of Ireland to introduce advanced laser treatment for this common and often debilitating condition.

World Head and Neck Cancer Day, which is observed on July 27, is a day dedicated to raising awareness of cancers affecting the mouth, throat, voice box, sinuses, middle ear and salivary glands. The day is also a reminder that challenges can remain even after cancer treatment ends.

As World Wellbeing Week invites us to reflect on what it really means to feel well, much of the focus tends to fall on lifestyle: sleep, nutrition, and movement. But beneath all of these is something more fundamental: how well our bodies are supplied with oxygen.

For many men, the hardest part of a health journey isn’t always the diagnosis or treatment. Sometimes, it’s a slow recovery, persistent symptoms after treatment, or an injury that just won’t heal.

Gerri Gavin’s first cousin was staying with her in Galway for the New Year when she first began to feel unwell.

Patients and staff at the Radiation Oncology Centre at University Hospital Galway have welcomed a very special new team member. Khai, an Irish Therapy Dog, who has already left a lasting impression following his debut visit to the centre earlier this month.

University Hospital Galway is appealing to people not to visit if they are unwell, due to an outbreak of the winter vomiting bug.

Rare Disease Day (February 28) shines a light on conditions that are often overlooked or misunderstood. While non-healing wounds aren’t rare in the strict medical sense, they can be underestimated.

It’s mid January and by now, after the excesses of Christmas, your thoughts may be turning to a healthier lifestyle. If you were one of the unlucky people to be struck down with the flu and are still wiping your fevered brow and coughing and spluttering or are slowing regaining your energy, then good health may well be a priority for you for the new year.

University Hospital Galway has been under significant pressure this week with high attendances in the ED, the hospital treating multiple patients with flu, and managing a Norovirus outbreak.