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COVID-19 – Children with heart conditions and back to school

Consultant paediatric cardiologist Dr Terence Prendiville on children with congenital/inherited cardiac conditions and back to school in the COVID-19 era

Coronavirus News | 21st Sep 2020

Looking after the tiniest of hearts – Dr Orla Franklin

We speak with Dr Orla Franklin, Ireland's only female paediatric cardiologist

Heart News | 3rd Mar 2020

Sitting for too long linked to risk of depression in teens

A new study has found that sitting for too long can increase risk of depression in teenagers

Policy News | 18th Feb 2020

Irish school kids need to eat more fruit and veg

The latest findings from the National Children’s Food Survey

Nutrition News | 18th Sep 2019

Screen time is not recommended for babies

New WHO guidelines on physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep for children under five

Policy News | 25th Apr 2019

My child’s life depends on the generosity of strangers

Colette Dunphy tells us what it is like to live with the fact that your son will need a donor heart

Heart News | 3rd Apr 2019

One in five 5-year olds overweight or obese

Growing Up In Ireland study shows childhood obesity a concern

Obesity News | 21st Feb 2019

Oireachtas report on childhood obesity a ‘crucial’ moment

Irish Heart Foundation welcomes Oireachtas Report on Tackling Childhood Obesity

Obesity News | 19th Nov 2018

Only quarter of 9 year olds get enough physical activity

New Growing Up In Ireland study shows majority of nine-year olds not meeting recommended levels of physical activity

Policy News | 8th Nov 2018

Majority favour ban on junk food advertising to kids

Irish Heart Foundation Poll finds majority in favour of banning junk food advertising to kids

Policy News | 7th Nov 2018

Majority of apps targeted at kids contain ads – US study

New US study finds 95 per cent of kids' apps contain ads

Policy News | 1st Nov 2018

Study finds high levels of sugar in some yogurts

Study reveals high level of sugars in some supermarket yogurts

Nutrition News | 19th Sep 2018

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