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The stand-out event of recent days, for me, was the interview with RTE journalist Aine Lawlor on the Marian Finucane radio show. She told Marian about how she discovered she had breast cancer and the steps she took to tackle the condition. Riveting radio, from a woman whose name is synonymous with great radio. We have written up a piece based on the interview.

A new online resource has just been launched by our friends over in safefood. It looks at the potentially serious issue of food allergies and food intolerance. Katie Bell has a look at what’s on offer.

The Minister for Health wants to stamp out smoking in most of its guises, proposing a ban on smoking in certain public places like parks and beaches. We take a look at his good intentions, but ask the question: what next with this Zero Tolerance approach. We have a look at a new book which addresses the very same question.

We also have an interesting story on a new device designed by an Irish pharmacist to help with breathing difficulties like asthma and bronchitis. And we take a naturopathic glance at pregnancy, with the help of the College of Naturopathic Medicine.

Thanks for logging on. Enjoy the read.

Rory Hafford – Editor