Forget everything you thought you knew about the menstrual cycle. Well, not everything. That would be excessive. Simply consider some things that you thought you knew to be correct… and reconsider whether they actually are. Because a new study would suggest that a lot of what we think we know about the menstrual cycle is, […]

6 years ago

Documentaries about health tend to follow a certain narrative. Something bad happens, someone is sick, a lot of money is spent, and everyone is sad. Irrespective of whether the person in question recovers or not, these sorts of series tend not to be the most uplifting of tales. And yet, we enjoy it. We are […]

6 years ago

“My son was in no rush to come out into the world.” A woman with a rare uterus condition has given birth to twins – 11 weeks apart. Liliya Konovalova gave birth to her baby girl Liya on May 24. Almost three months later, her son Maxim arrived on August 9. Their mother, from Kazakhstan, […]

6 years ago

“The only ‘proper’ way to have a baby is the way that’s safest for you and your baby.” Gemma Atkinson has shared an important post about C-sections aimed at those who think the procedure is any easer than a natural birth. The actor and former glamour model said that she had been told by somebody […]

6 years ago

“How did Lizzie get rid of Marianne?” If there’s one thing that Netflix is rarely short of, it’s horror content. Yeah OK, not all of that horror content is actually good, but it’s there and that’s the main thing. Among the films and TV series on the streaming service that are actually quite decent are […]

6 years ago

“If I didn’t enjoy it, I wouldn’t have done it.” Harry Styles hasn’t ruled out a One Direction reunion in the future, because of course he hasn’t – just think of the cash money. And the music and the memories and the friendship, naturally. The ‘Sign Of The Times’ singer told Rolling Stone that he […]

6 years ago

Just think of the leg room. And the arm room. And the suitcase room. And the room you can reserve for chilling out mentally when you’re not stuck in the middle seat of a packed flight. Well, now you might not ever be stuck there again because Aer Lingus are introducing a new service that […]

6 years ago

The light aircraft crashed on Sunday. A British composer, a musician, and their baby daughter have died in a plane crash in the Swiss Alps. Jonathon Goldstein, saxophonist Hannah Marcinowicz, and seven-month-old Saskia were traveling in a light aircraft from western Switzerland to Italy on Sunday. The plane came down in the Alps near the border. […]

6 years ago

1998 was a good year. Posh Spice and David Beckham got engaged. Celine Dion nabbed a number one for ‘My Heart Will Go On.’ President Clinton became embroiled in the Lewinsky sex scandal. It was all happening, and while most of it was happening abroad far far away from Ireland, some of it was also […]

6 years ago

“I let myself have a bad day but I always try to have a good day after.” The Donegal Rose touched the nation last night by sharing the story of her cancer diagnosis. 20-year-old Chloe Kennedy discovered that she had cancer last year before she began studying in Maynooth University. Born and raised in Donegal […]

6 years ago

The Amazon is burning – and has been for almost one month. The lungs of the planet have been on fire since the beginning of August, an ongoing destruction that could reach detrimental levels if enough of the rainforest isn’t preserved. In 2019 alone, more than 70,000 fires have been reported across the Brazilian landscape […]

6 years ago

Electric Picnic is soon. In fact, it’s this weekend. And while the weather forecast is looking more than questionable, that doesn’t mean that our spirits have been entirely dampened. In fact, they’ve only continued to rise considering the fact that a few days from now we’ll be hanging out in a field down with a country […]

6 years ago

This changes everything. A new study has said that there is no evidence to suggest that taking the contraceptive pill makes you gain weight. Research from the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (FSRH) shows that women of reproductive age tend to gain the same amount of weight regardless of whether they’re on the pill […]

6 years ago

Omg. Vegan food is all the rage these days. And so it should be. It’s delicious, it’s tasty, it’s better for you than food that contains meat unless it’s absolutely loaded with bits that aren’t good for you and in that case then never mind. Most of the time though, it is indeed all of […]

6 years ago

“Hilarious, horrifying, and a heartbreaking insight into the life of a junior doctor.” Adam’s Kay best-selling novel This Is Going To Hurt is being turned into a series. The critically acclaimed book documenting Kay’s time as a junior doctor on the NHS has been making readers laugh, cry, and be seriously grateful for their own […]

6 years ago

Well, most of them anyway. It’s Friday guys, and you know what that means. No, not that it’s the weekend soon. No, not that you (might) not have to work for the next few days. It means that Electric Picnic is only seven days away – and yes, you now have permission to start stock […]

6 years ago

August is Psoriasis Awareness Month. The month marks a series of campaigns to raise awareness about the common skin condition and to provide support for the millions of people who suffer from it around the world. According to the Irish Skin Foundation, at least 73,000 people across the country are living with psoriasis. And understandably, […]

6 years ago

“Developing simple tests like these that could help detect the disease sooner is essential.” A blood test could detect ovarian cancer two years earlier than regular testing, a new study has said. Researchers in Belfast have developed a new screening system involving a biomarker made up of four proteins that could detect the illness up […]

6 years ago

But who would have gotten off the plane?! When you think about iconic Friends characters, a few usual suspects come to mind. One of them is Ross. Another is Chandler. Some others are Monica, Phoebe, and Joey. Rachel is also among that list, but she may not always have been, because it turns out that […]

6 years ago

Give us that sweet content. The Breaking Bad movie has secretly wrapped filming, according to Bob Odenkirk. The Better Call Saul star revealed this week that the highly anticipated movie had been finished in secret – and that he was finding it difficult to believe that people didn’t know about it yet. “I’ve heard so […]

6 years ago

G’wan. If there’s one thing that really gets us going after a hard week of work, it’s a decent bit of weather. We could receive the worst news of our lives, but if it was hot out it would all be alright. There could be nobody around to hang out but that’s OK, we make […]

6 years ago

“There are no secrets to uncover here.” Miley Cyrus has released a statement saying that she did not cheat on ex husband Liam Hemsworth. The singer said that she has been OK with being labeled a certain way over the course of her career, but that she is not a liar. She and Hemsworth announced […]

6 years ago

“It was extraordinary to see it all.” “Shocking” footage has shown the deterioration of the Titanic as entire parts of the ship are lost to the sea. Explorers making the first manned dive to the wreck in 14 years have discovered that sections of the ship have started to collapse beneath the water. The decay […]

7 years ago

“We don’t want to isolate those who are already finding the concept of a test hard.” A cervical cancer charity has issued a statement ahead of the final episode of Channel 4’s Jade Goody documentary. Jade: The Reality Star Who Changed Britain has been detailing Jade’s rise to fame following her time in the Big Brother house, and […]

7 years ago

They announced their separation over a week ago. Liam Hemsworth has filed for divorce from Miley Cyrus citing ‘irreconcilable differences.’ According to TMZ, the actor filed a petition to end his marriage to Cyrus in Los Angeles today. Documents obtained by the publication showed that Hemsworth has asked for a dissolution of their marriage. The […]

7 years ago

Or RUvealed. Whichever you prefer. In a few months time, the eagerly anticipated RuPaul’s Drag Race UK will be gracing our TV screens. Excited? You should be. The global drag phenomenon has been delighting audience all the way back since 2009, when the lighting was poor and the hairlines were questionable. Drag Race has come […]

7 years ago

She may have travelled to Portlaoise. Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 15-year-old girl. Chloe Fitzgerald was last seen in the Avoca area of Co. Wicklow on Tuesday, August 20. She is described as being 157cm, of small build, with blue eyes and dark brown or black hair. When last seen, the […]

7 years ago

Excellent news. Do you like Derry Girls? Of course you do. It’s Derry Girls.  It’s funny, it’s topical, it’s probably one of the greatest things to come out of Ireland since Mickey Joe Harte or, as he now likes to be known, Mickey Harte. Essentially, it’s a fantastic show and we are blessed to have […]

7 years ago

“Unintentional gender bias in sport is an ongoing issue.” World Rugby has dropped the gender references from their World Cup titles. The organisation have decided to rename the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2021 as the Rugby World Cup 2021, beginning a global roll-out of the gender neutral tournament names. They said that they hope the […]

7 years ago

“The decision isn’t one she has come to lightly.” Stormzy and Maya Jama have split up, according to reports. The rapper and presenter were together for four years before calling quits on their relationship earlier this week. The Sun reports that Jama initiated the split because she wants to focus on her career. “Maya has […]

7 years ago

“We laughed and danced non stop for three days…” Kathryn Thomas has said that her wedding was the best weekend of her life. The Operation Transformation presenter married her long term partner Padraig McLoughlin last weekend in Co Kildare’s Kilkea Castle. The couple, and their 200 or so guests, attended the 12th century castle to exchange vows […]

7 years ago

“I can’t wait to go on this journey and bring him to life.” A new series detailing the life of Joseph Merrick, otherwise known as The Elephant Man, has been ordered by the BBC. The two part series, starring Charlie Heaton, will follow Merrick’s extraordinary life as he moves from work houses, music halls, and […]

7 years ago

“I’m not walking around talking like Tommy all the time, but you have to be there or thereabouts.” Cillian Murphy has said that filming Peaky Blinders affects his social life because he’s “not all there” when preparing for the role. The Co Cork actor has played gang leader Thomas Selby since 2013, and although his […]

7 years ago

Ah, lads. People are fairly devastated by Sony and Disney’s inability to strike a deal regarding the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Not just because they don’t enjoy seeing their favourite billion dollar entertainment companies fight – but because the lack of deal might mean that Spider-Man will be dropped from the MCU. And by extension, Tom […]

7 years ago

So fruity, so delicious. Summer is over, lads. It is. It’s done. There is no more canal cans, no more sunny brunches, no more lying around on the grass for hours on end and not even feeling a whisper of a breeze. Basically, all the fun has been sucked out of our lives and we […]

7 years ago

“You’re almost always watching your back thinking this was all a mistake.” Lately, people have been calling Aoife O’Brien ‘The Imposter Lady.’ Not because she’s pretending to be somebody else, or because she’s some sort of fraud – but because she’s been generating a lot of chat about the potentially debilitating and incredibly common phenomenon, […]

7 years ago

Because yes, it is happening. The Eurovision Song Contest is like marmite – you either love it, hate it, or force your friends to engage with it while  mercilessly doing a shot every time somebody plays the trombone while juggling seven microphones. And while we already informed you all a few weeks back that yes, […]

7 years ago

Here’s hoping it doesn’t rain, wha? Summer is basically over, lads. It is. Don’t fight it. It’s done. It’s practically been done since the beginning of August because the weather has been so perpetually shitty since then. It’s been awful and horrendous and if you’ve found yourself crying for extended periods of time then never […]

7 years ago

“Thank God, justice was done…” A rape survivor who was jailed for having a stillbirth has been acquitted of all charges. Evelyn Hernandez was 18-years-old when she was raped by a gang member in her native El Salvador. In 2016, she experienced a stillbirth when her baby died of  ‘aspiration pneumonia’, breathing in amniotic fluid […]

7 years ago

They remain hopeful, however, going forward. The parents of the six-year-old boy who was allegedly thrown from the Tate Modern have said that their son is “struggling” following two operations. The boy, who was visiting the London museum with his mother from France earlier this month, fell from the 10th floor viewing platform and landed […]

7 years ago

Accio childhood memories! Or whatever. We’ve got to be honest with you, lads – there is nothing that evokes a sense of wonder, delight, and sheer enthralment than a cast reunion. No, not a reboot. No, not an awkward meeting on Jimmy Kimmel between actors who haven’t seen each other in twenty-five years and have […]

7 years ago

A lot of fuss, even. There are plenty of awful, questionable, and downright disgusting things in this world. The current rental crisis is one. The lack of available public bathrooms in Dublin city centre is another. The ever-impending doom associated with the climate change and the cold, hard fact that we are in fact all […]

7 years ago

On your marks, get set, BAKE. Or, failing that, at least get excited for this year’s series of the most delicious programme on TV – because it’s back next week. The Great British Bake Off 2019 will be returning to Channel 4 for its third year at 8pm on August 27. But before that, let […]

7 years ago

“What Jamie does is his business…” Katie Holmes and Jamie Foxx have split after six years together, according to reports. The pair, who have been in a relationship since 2013, have seemingly called quits on their time together as Foxx was seen partying with singer Sela Vave. Holmes was later overheard telling a friend over […]

7 years ago

He played Jesse McGregor in the long running soap. Home and Away actor Ben Unwin has passed away, according to reports. New South Wales police confirmed the 41-year-old’s passing in a statement to Yahoo Lifestyle Australia this morning, saying that they had discovered the body of a man on August 14. The death is not […]

7 years ago

“Vaccinating boys is protecting women in the future too.” From September, all boys and girls in Irish secondary schools will be offered a new HPV vaccine. The HPV9 vaccine is being rolled out under the recommendations of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee to provide protection against cancers and genital warts caused by the HPV virus in […]

7 years ago

You can get a lot done, in fairness. A few weeks back, I spent a day in West Cork. Yep, one day. 24 hours. A morning, a noon, and a night. And in fairness to me, I got a lot done despite the brief enough time I had allocated to being there. Having never been […]

7 years ago

“If just two adults and a tiny baby can generate so much waste, imagine an office or a school.” There’s a new minimal waste shop opening up in south Dublin this month, giving you even more of a chance to get your sustainability on – and keep it on. Enter reuzi – a new sustainable […]

7 years ago

The majority of people don’t fully understand what HPV is. A new study has shown that 75 percent of adults in Ireland aren’t completely aware of what the virus is, how it’s contracted, or how many people are likely to be infected with it in their lifetimes. However, despite the lack of information, HPV is […]

7 years ago

A great step forward. Aldi have banned all non-detectable black plastic trays from their fruit and veg sections. The supermarket announced today that they have plans to reduce plastic packaging across all of their products by 25 percent over the next three years. The banning of the black plastic trays will save over 450 tonnes […]

7 years ago