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The endless days of sunshine and record-breaking temperatures this month have - hopefully - had everyone slapping on sunscreen before going outside. We are good at remembering to protect our skin when the sun appears, but SPF should be an important part of your skincare routine year-round.

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.

You will have more fun, feel happier, make friends easier, achieve more, and generally, have a much better time if you drink. That is what the alcohol advertisements want us to believe.

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.

Each year, tens of thousands of people in Ireland undergo radiation therapy as part of their cancer treatment. A life-saving intervention, radiation therapy plays a vital role in improving survival. But for some, the effects of radiation don’t end with treatment.

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.

When a wound lingers for weeks or months despite careful treatment, it can be frustrating and disheartening. Chronic wounds are estimated to affect one to two per cent of the population, and some people are even told there are no further treatment options.

Fatigue, a sensation of exhaustion or lack of energy, is a?common complaint for which many people visit their doctor each year.

April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, a timely reminder to talk not just about diagnosis, but about what comes after. For many people, the end of active treatment marks the beginning of a different kind of challenge.

As we approach International Women’s Day on Saturday, March 8, it’s the perfect time to celebrate the women who make Galway great.