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Irish Heart Foundation Calls for Ban on Digital Junk Food Marketing

At a meeting of the Oireachtas Heart and Stroke Group in Leinster House, the Irish Heart Foundation called for legislative action to protect children from digital junk food marketing.

Advocacy News | 16th Apr 2026

Staying Active and Eating Healthy Over the Easter Weekend

Easter weekend brings a welcome pause in the year, a…

Irish Heart Foundation Patient Champions invited to present their views at the…

Irish Heart Foundation Patient Champions were invited to…

Calling for a full ban of online junk food marketing to protect kids’ health

The Irish Heart Foundation is urging the Government to…

Family members of stroke survivors suffer in silence

One in four family members reported depressive symptoms- new Irish study

Stroke News | 23rd May 2018

Eat fish twice a week for a healthy heart

New expert advice recommends eating fish twice a week to help prevent heart disease

Nutrition News | 22nd May 2018

New farmers' health study launched

80 per cent of farmers are in the high-risk group for heart disease

Heart News | 21st May 2018

Heart attacks more likely to strike in winter

Be extra vigilant about heart attack symptoms during cold weather

Heart News | 21st May 2018

Make the most of your lunch break

Make the most of your free time at work by maximising your lunch break.

Nutrition News | 21st May 2018

High Blood Pressure is a silent killer - inform yourself today

To mark World Hypertension Day we have put together a handy FAQ on high blood pressure

Stroke News | 18th May 2018

Leinster rugby players are all heart this weekend

Leinster rugby players wear Irish Heart Foundation logo

CPR News | 18th May 2018

Dáil to ban junk food companies targeting kids

The Irish Heart Foundation welcome amendment to stop junk food advertisers targeting kids online

Policy News | 13th May 2018