People across Cork are being encouraged to visit their GP's or dermatologist this month to have any suspicious skin lesions examined.

"Life consists only of the present moment, and if we do the right thing at this moment, we move towards improvement."

Style conscious girls should make sure they take a trip to Brown Thomas this month for Gold Rush, BT's summer beauty event which runs until Sunday, May 25.

1. Looking to achieve that sunkissed look without a trip to the Caribbean, well look no further than Urban Decay's new Baked Bronzer in Gilded. This gorgeous new bronzer has been loaded with a shimmering gold highlighter which helps give you a sparkling, sunkissed look.

You may have heard some of the recent debate regarding the proposal to reduce the visibility of cigarette packets in shops.

Plans to develop a regional inpatient unit for children and adolescents with mental health issues are progressing.

Smiles Dental Spa has just introduced an exciting new treatment to its portfolio called Invisalign. Gaining popularity across the globe, Invisalign works by using a series of almost invisible, removable and comfortable aligners which are used to correct orthodontic problems including crossbites, overbites, underbites, overcrowding and widely spaced teeth.

Most girls will agree that no outfit is complete without the right accessories but, sometimes finding the perfect bracelets, bangles, neck pieces and earings can be a difficult task.

QUESTION: We're travelling to Cyprus in May and I don't want the holiday to be marred by stomach upsets and diarrhoea. What do you recommend?

Tantrum: "a violent demonstration of rage or frustration; a sudden burst of ill temper." "A childish fit of rage; outburst of bad temper."