The hidden health impact of Irish drinking culture

Real Health with Karl Henry by Real Health with Karl Henry

Jun 4, 202632:33Health

Dr. Chris Luke, retired consultant in emergency medicine, medical columnist, and host of the Irish Medical Lives podcast, joins me on this week’s episode of The Real Health podcast. The retired emergency medicine consult...

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