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Julia Molony: "Stop dating broke guys" " why women created the femosphere
11+ hour, 24+ min ago (341+ words) Alice, a former escort and sugar baby, promotes a self-developed dating strategy based on what she claims is her unique insight into male psychology. Backlash against liberal feminism has fed into a desire to get the most out of the…...
My PMS got really bad, I struggled for two weeks each month " so I developed an app to help other women
1+ week, 5+ day ago (184+ words) The Irish Independent Lawyer Lynda Wilkes-Green (34), originally from Cork but living in London, recently launched an app called Ahlya to help women navigate painful periods, after suffering for years with pain, mood swings, stress, skin problems, bloating and exhaustion associated…...
Over 11, 600 patients with suspected breast cancer not assessed within clinics" target time last year
2+ week, 4+ day ago (90+ words) independent. ie Only six in 10 women seen within timeframe A doctor examining breast scan results Rapid-access clinics to assess women with suspected symptoms of breast cancer across the country are under pressure, with one hospital able to see about only…...
Do you have heavy periods? Here's everything you need to know
2+ week, 5+ day ago (177+ words) The Irish Independent Heavy periods can cause distress, especially when women don't know help is available. Here is what they can mean and how to manage them The fear of leakage can cause great distress to those with heavy periods....
Wicklow community choir marks decade of song with concert for breast cancer research
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (289+ words) Bray's Cheile Community Choir marked a major milestone this month as it celebrated its 10th birthday in the best possible way " by bringing the community together through music for a worthy cause. To mark the anniversary, the choir held a special…...
I survived breast cancer but I lost three siblings to the disease
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (398+ words) The Irish Independent With the Irish Cancer Societys Daffodil Day coming up, S'le Nic Suibhne recalls the day a mammogram changed her life " and how the disease has devastated her family S'le Nic Suibhne had her first mammogram in 2013, almost…...
Milliner and influencer Jennifer Wrynne: "The day after my fourth child's christening, I found the lump in my breast'
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (128+ words) The Irish Independent Ahead of Daffodil Day this Friday, award-winning milliner and influencer Jennifer Wrynne shares her journey with breast cancer. Less than a year on from her diagnosis, she recalls her initial reaction and dealing with treatment, all the…...
Tributes paid following death of breast cancer advocate 24-year-old Ziva Cussen
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (483+ words) Ziva Cussen, who passed away peacefully on January 17, aged 24. Tributes have been paid following the death of Ziva Lily Sheehy Cussen, a young breast cancer advocate from Drogheda, who has died aged 24. Ms Cussen, of Roschoill, Dublin Road, passed away…...
Lorraine Courtney: Let's stop pretending outdated tradition of Women's Christmas is radical or feminist
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (327+ words) By the time Nollaig na m Ban rolls around each January, I usually learn about it the same way I learn about most things now: through an Instagram story from someone I went to school with, featuring a caption about…...
Mayo duo raise "21, 000 for breast cancer charity after hit with "party piece" song
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (142+ words) The Irish Independent Pictured at the 'Big News Coming Soon' live show in the TF Royal Hotel and Theatre in Castlebar presenting a cheque to National Breast Cancer Research Ireland are (left to right) Alan Clarke, Louda Mc Hugh (NBCRI),…...