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Bringing women’s heart health education to Emergency Medicine practitioners

The Irish Association of Emergency Medicine and the Irish Heart Foundation, Ireland’s national heart and stroke charity, have joined forces to highlight one of the leading causes of heart attack in women under fifty years of age, SCAD (Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection).

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Advocacy News   |   9th Apr 2026

Staying Active and Eating Healthy Over the Easter Weekend

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

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Nutrition News   |   2nd Apr 2026

Minister for Health signs the Stroke Action Plan for Europe

Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has signed…

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Stroke News   |   23rd Mar 2026

60 years in the making…

This year marks a significant milestone for the Irish…

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Heart News   |   3rd Mar 2026

Oireachtas report on childhood obesity a 'crucial' moment

Irish Heart Foundation welcomes Oireachtas Report on Tackling Childhood Obesity

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Obesity News   |   19th Nov 2018

Atrial fibrillation - what you need to know

What is atrial fibrillation and why early detection and treatment is important.

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Stroke News   |   13th Nov 2018

Check your pulse to prevent a stroke

Irish Heart Foundation launches new campaign ‘Prevent a Stroke: Feel the Pulse, to highlight atrial fibrillation

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Stroke News   |   13th 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

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Policy News   |   8th Nov 2018

Smoking, diabetes increase heart attack risk more in women

New study shows high blood pressure, smoking and diabetes increase heart attack risk more in women than in men

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Heart 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

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Policy News   |   7th Nov 2018

No room for complacency on new alcohol laws

The Irish Heart Foundation welcomes the implementation of the Public Health Alcohol Bill

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Policy News   |   6th Nov 2018

Cold weather and your heart

Several studies have shown impact of cold weather on your heart

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Heart News   |   5th Nov 2018

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