Today’s Top Stories
Nursing home giant to open Dublin centre – Independent.ie
Carechoice, the Cork-based nursing home operator that was bought last year by UK firm Emerald Investment Partners for €33m, is planning to open its second facility in Dublin.
Calls for local weight management centres to fight obesity – Newstalk
A new report says specialist weight management centres should be set up in each of the six HSE regions to provide treatment for people who are obese.
Unnecessary chemotherapy for breast cancer may be reduced – The Irish Times
The number of women diagnosed with breast cancer who undergo unnecessary chemotherapy could be reduced following results from medical findings carried out in Ireland.
Fat children switch on cancer genes says new research- Independent.ie
Fat and sugar-laden diets and no exercise mean that children as young as six are ‘switching on’ the genes for cancer, diabetes and heart disease in later life, a leading expert has warned.
Hospitals face fines of €5.8m for failing to meet targets to reduce waiting lists – The Irish Times
Fines totalling €5.8 million have been levied on hospitals that failed to meet targets set by Minister for Health Leo Varadkar for reducing waiting lists.