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Smoking cost the health service €172 million in 2016

A new study has found that smoking and second hand smoke cost the public health service an estimated €172 million in 2016

Heart News | 20th Jan 2020

Its not too late to get the flu vaccine

The HSE has reiterated its call for everyone in the at risk groups to get the flu vaccine

Heart News | 8th Jan 2020

Irish Heart Foundation’s Year in Review 2019

Irish Heart Foundation Year in Review 2019

Heart News | 20th Dec 2019

Fewer dying from heart attack and ischaemic stroke

National Audit of Hospital Mortality (NAHM) finds significant reduction in the number of deaths from ischaemic stroke and heart attack in Irish hospitals

Heart News | 18th Dec 2019

Cold air can bring on angina symptoms

A number of experts addressed the Irish Heart Foundation's first national heart conference in Croke Park

Heart News | 12th Dec 2019

Free conference for heart patients takes place next week

The Irish Heart Foundation's National Heart Conference takes place in Dublin next week

Heart News | 25th Nov 2019

Smoking rates down but more needed to tackle obesity

The 2019 Healthy Ireland Survey finds less smokers but 60 per cent of people are obese or overweight

Policy News | 20th Nov 2019

e-cigarettes damage the heart, brain and lungs

New study shows e-cigarettes can damage the heart

Policy News | 14th Nov 2019

Childhood Obesity it’s time for drastic action

The Irish Heart Foundation launches Childhood Obesity Manifesto

Policy News | 12th Nov 2019

Weight loss surgery cuts risk of fatal heart attacks

A new study has found that weight loss surgery is hugely beneficial for heart health in people with severe obesity.

Obesity News | 11th Nov 2019

Air pollution a major cause of heart disease

Ireland’s first ever Climate Change Action Plan for Health has been published by the Department of Health and the HSE

Policy News | 4th Nov 2019

Cork lunch to hear reality of living with Long QT Syndrome

The Irish Heart Foundation's 2019 Cork Luncheon takes place on Friday 8th November

Heart News | 30th Oct 2019

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