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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…

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

The Irish Heart Foundation is urging the Government to…

Coming up in the Irish Heart Foundation

Some events coming up in the next few months

Workplaces play key role in prevention of heart disease

The Irish Heart Foundation has been supporting healthy workplaces nationwide for more than 20 years through its annual Healthy Eating Awards

Nutrition News | 29th Nov 2018

Social disadvantage and health – EU Report

European Commission Report finds people with low levels of education being 'left by the wayside'

Obesity News | 26th Nov 2018

Is organic fruit and veg better for your heath?

Organic fruit and vegetables are they really better for you?

Nutrition News | 23rd Nov 2018

Oireachtas report on childhood obesity a 'crucial' moment

Irish Heart Foundation welcomes Oireachtas Report on Tackling Childhood Obesity

Obesity News | 19th Nov 2018

Atrial fibrillation - what you need to know

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

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

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

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

Heart News | 8th Nov 2018