Tax leads to significant decline in consumption of sugary drinks
Sugar Sweetened Drinks Tax sees 25 per cent drop in consumption of sugary drinks
Sugar Sweetened Drinks Tax sees 25 per cent drop in consumption of sugary drinks
Irish Heart Foundation says action is needed to save teenagers from lifelong nicotine addiction
Economic analysis submitted to council chief Richard Shakespeare warns of job losses
ESRI analysis found increased hospitalisation on hot days, with circulatory and respiratory issues among most common
Richard Shakespeare ‘unavailable’ to meet civil society groups concerned about changes to and potential delay of proposals
Civil society groups seek meeting with Dublin City Council chief executive Richard Shakespeare
Irish Heart Foundation says decision to increase to 21 the age at which a person can legally be sold tobacco ‘one of the most important public health measures’
Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly to also draft legislation to address the thousands of flavours of vapes
Out of more than 18,000 cardiac arrests examined, just in excess of 1,000 patients survived to hospital discharge
Rethinking how to keep people well promises a ‘win win’ for the State and the individual
A network of volunteers speedily help save lives in incidents of heart attack, cardiac arrest and stroke
More than 1,600 deaths a year are attributed to pollution from transport and burning solid fuel, while associated health costs top more than €2bn annually
Improved public messaging on calling 112 or 999 for help ‘crucial’, says expert
Dispute over EPA tweet encouraging the public to eat less red meat opens up a broader debate about the future of farming
The Fixing Food Together gathering recommended a transition to more plant-based diets, ending the junk-food cycle and improving agricultural practices
Social, environmental and voluntary organisations highlight ‘unprecedented crisis’ ahead of national economic dialogue
Vape brands deny that they target children, insisting they cater to veteran smokers trying to quit
Retired garda Willie McGee’s book details investigations of major scams from the past
Diets rich in fruits and vegetables help protect against heart disease and cancer
From heart to eyes, weight, skin, mental health and teeth, Covid-19 has affected us
Campaigners claim global tobacco giants are a significant influence on Ireland’s vaping market
‘Crisis’ after 250,000 fewer people screened in 2020 than 2019, Irish Cancer Society chief says
Groups of activists to hold demonstrations in Dublin and other cities on November 6th
Qualified welcome for a number of other measures from charity sector
Changes essential to improved air quality but poor must not pay the price
A delay of just a few days can affect the level of medical intervention needed
Staff available to provide service has almost halved, Irish Heart Foundation warns
Irish Heart Foundation urges statutory ban on digital marketing of HFSS foods
Living with Heart Failure: what seemed like the onset of flu to this grandmother led to a whole new way of living
Survey finds people underestimate the risk that smoky fuels pose to their health
Health professionals share their tips for a healthy lifestyle
Adults should avoid gaining weight with age, says US doctor
Diarmuid O’Connell was saved by a defibrillator after he collapsed during a game
Wine-loving electric vehicle motorists working from home should be left quietly pleased
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices