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YouTube will stop recommending videos to teenagers that idealise fitness. It will still allow 13- to 17-year-olds to view the videos, but its algorithms won't push young users down “rabbit holes” of related content afterwards. It comes after experts warned it could be harmful to their health and self image. Photo by Karolina Kaboompics

Dr Nina Byrnes, GP at Generation Health Medical Clinic joined guest host Anna Daly to tackle your medical queries…

Star Trek fans have launched a petition calling for a statue to be built in Killarney in honour of the Chief Miles O’Brien.The character was played by Irish actor Colm Meaney in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and was apparently born in Killarney.The petition says:‘This statue would shine as a beacon of hope for our world standing at the centre of one of the most beautiful regions of Ireland, if not the galaxy...’Guest host Claire McKenna is joined by Seán Ferrick, host of Trek Culture, to discuss.

Are we allowing our children too much screen time?Health authorities in Sweden have issued guidelines which say that:Teenagers from 13 to 18 years of age should have just 3 hours of screen time a day. Between 6 and 12 years, it should be no more than 2 hours.From 2 to 5 years, it should be limited to a maximum of an hour a day.And, children under the age of two should not be exposed to any screens whatsoever.What do you think?Guest host Claire McKenna is joined by listeners to discuss.

The world's first respite centre for people with Prader-Willi Syndrome opened in Co.Laois this weekend.But, what is Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS)? And what impact will this have on people with PWS and their families?Rory, whose son Henry has PWS, joins guest host Claire McKenna to discuss, as well as Lynsey Moorehouse, Regional Operations Manager PWS at Resilience Healthcare.

This is Lunchtime Live’s newest segment, Gilligan’s Island! Every Monday, we're going to explore this gorgeous island of ours and all that it has to offer.This week, guest host Claire McKenna is joined by Dee Laffan, Food Writer and host of the Beár Bia podcast to discuss some of the fantastic food tours you can take around the country!Image: Boyne Valley Flavours

Boos rang out around the Aviva Stadium on Saturday evening when Ireland faced England in the Nations league. It happened whenever Jack Grealish or Declan Rice touched the ball, but it was apparently deafening when ‘God Save the King’ was played.What’s your reaction to Irish fans booing the English National Anthem? Is it disrespectful?Guest host Claire McKenna is joined by listeners, including John O’Brennan, Professor of European Integration at NUI Maynooth, to discuss.

Our ‘Ask Me Anything’ series is back! We put your questions to people from interesting backgrounds or working in different careers.Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in the kitchen of a Michelin star restaurant?Is there as much pressure in the kitchen as portrayed in movies and TV? How do you get and maintain a Michelin star rating? Do Michelin star chefs eat fast food?Guest host Claire McKenna is joined by James Moore, Executive Chef and co-owner of D’Olier Street Restaurant to answer all of your questions!

Do you have those boots made for walking, raspberry berets, blue suede shoes or maybe you’re forever in blue jeans? There’s nearly a song for every wardrobe item, but how many of these do we actually need?Well apparently, all we need is 20 pieces in our wardrobe. What’s the secret to a ‘Happy Closet’? Award winning author Annmarie O’Connor has the answers, and joins Claire McKenna to discuss.

There have been calls in Sweden to ban fathers walking brides down the aisle.Traditionally, in Sweden, the bride and groom walk down the aisle together rather than the bride being accompanied by her father but in recent years – perhaps inspired by the influence of global television, films and social media – more Swedish women are being “handed over” by their fathers.It has reignited a conversation about bride handovers – considered by some to be a sexist hangover from a patriarchal society.What do you think? Are those calling for banning fathers in Sweden right? Is it an outdated tradition?Claire McKenna is joined by Freelance Journalist Andrea Smith, Rebecca Dore, Content Creator at One Fab Day and more to discuss.