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Legislation to ban vaping products being sold to under 18s welcomed

New legislation has been passed in the Dail

Policy News | 9th Nov 2023

National Stroke Strategy at risk due to funding

It is cheaper to invest in stroke services than to…

Patient Champion, Meaghan O’Brien, suffered a stroke at just 22 years of age

Meaghan O’Brien was just 22 when she collapsed after…

Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Report Launched

A radical new approach to preventing chronic disease…

Exercise helps fight genetic risk of heart disease

A new study has found that keeping fit is good for your heart even if there is heart disease in your family.

Heart News | 11th Apr 2018

International project aims to prevent strokes in patients with brain bleeding

A new multi-million Euro initiative funded by the European Commission has been set up to help prevent further strokes in patients with existing conditions.

Stroke News | 10th Apr 2018

New study to explore use of thrombectomy in severe stroke

A new European study which aims to extend the benefits of mechanical thrombectomy to a wider group of patients has recently been launched.

Stroke News | 10th Apr 2018

Free public information evening on heart failure

Free public information evening on heart failure to take place this week

Heart News | 9th Apr 2018

Being poor is bad for your heart

WHO calls for health for all on World Health Day 2018

Policy News | 7th Apr 2018

The heart of the matter - chocolate

Is chocolate good for your heart? Is dark chocolate better?

Nutrition News | 4th Apr 2018

Get some sleep its good for your heart

A good night’s sleep has a range of benefits for your heart

Heart News | 3rd Apr 2018

Introduction of sugar tax postponed

The sugar tax which was planned to be introduced on 06 April, will now not be introduced until 01 May.

Policy News | 3rd Apr 2018