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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

Introducing the new Dysphagia Diet Standards

New Dysphagia Diet Standards introduced

Nutrition News | 17th Dec 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

Excessive alcohol consumption harms your heart

Learn about the effects of overconsumption of alcohol on your heart

Heart News | 18th Nov 2019

e-cigarettes damage the heart, brain and lungs

New study shows e-cigarettes can damage the heart

Policy News | 14th 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

World Stroke Day 2019- Women more likely to die from stroke

On World Stroke Day 2019 women are urged to be aware of stroke signs and act FAST

Stroke News | 29th Oct 2019

New legislation banning sale of e-cigs to children welcome

Irish Heart Foundation welcomes new legislation proposing ban of e-cigarettes to children

Policy News | 25th Oct 2019

Over a quarter of adults have high cholesterol and high BP

High number of people affected by both high blood pressure and high cholesterol

Heart News | 18th Oct 2019

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