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Research finds heart failure patients in Ireland feel 'abandoned' after leaving hospital

More than a quarter of heart failure patients in Ireland (26.9%) feel abandoned after being discharged from hospital, according to new data. And three quarters say their psychological needs to help them cope with the chronic disease are not being ...

27 Jun 2023 at 11:40

National News

WATCH: 1,000 Irish lives could be saved if air pollution was reduced

Almost 1,000 lives a year could be saved across the island of Ireland if authorities adopt international guidelines on air pollution, a new report claims. The major cross-border assessment reveals that around 2,600 premature deaths can be ...

30 Mar 2023 at 14:00

National News

Charity calls for price of single cigarette to increase to one euro

A single cigarette could cost one euro by 2025 if the Government adopts pre-Budget recommendations from a healthcare charity. The Irish Heart Foundation (IHF) said it was proposing the price increases because smoking rates in the young ...

01 Oct 2023 at 11:00

National News

Woman who learned to walk again after stroke at 22 advocates for patient needs

A bride-to-be who suffered a devastating stroke is on a mission to have “invisible” patients listened to within the health system. Meaghan O’Brien was just 22 when she collapsed after starting a gym session, but recognised the signs ...

19 Nov 2023 at 11:08

National News

ALERT: The odd symptom that could be a sign of heart failure amid warning

People have been warned not to ignore the signs of heart failure by the Irish Heart Foundation. They have been urged to contact their GP for advice, if they experience any of the symptoms listed below. Heart failure does not mean ...

07 May 2024 at 11:17

National News

Actress Pauline McLynn calls on people to be aware of signs of stroke

Actress Pauline McLynn is calling on people to be aware of the signs of a stroke, after losing both her parents to the medical condition that results in more 6,000 hospital admissions in Ireland each year. The Irish Heart ...

07 Feb 2023 at 12:01

Arts & Entertainment

Adults in Ireland urged to get blood pressure check 'before damage is done'

Adults have been urged to have their blood pressure checked as part of a new campaign to drive awareness of its dangers. The Irish Heart Foundation’s ‘Before Damage is Done’ initiative highlights the link between high ...

22 May 2023 at 10:27

National News

Complete ban on all e-cigarette flavours 'urgently needed' says Irish Heart Foundation

A complete ban on all e-cigarette flavours and disposable vapes is urgently required to prevent a new generation of youngsters being exposed to the dangers of smoking, the Irish Heart Foundation has warned. The ...

30 May 2023 at 16:45

National News

Dedicated quitting service needed to tackle ‘youth vaping epidemic’ – charity

A service to help young people quit vaping is urgently needed to save thousands of teenagers from lifelong nicotine addiction, a charity has said. The Irish Heart Foundation said there is “a youth vaping ...

25 Aug 2024 at 11:00

National News

Only half of women recognise stroke and heart disease symptoms, survey finds

Only half of women recognise the symptoms of heart disease and stroke, according to new research which also shows 28% have never had a heart health check. The national Ipsos survey also found 70% of the ...

03 Sept 2024 at 06:00

National News

Stress and cost is preventing women from protecting heart health – research

Lack of motivation, stress and a concern that health checks are too expensive are preventing Irish women from protecting their heart health, data has suggested. The high cost of healthy foods and gym ...

01 Sept 2025 at 00:01

National News

Broadcaster Marty Morrissey in blood pressure check appeal after family deaths

Broadcaster and author Marty Morrissey has urged people to have the “silent killer” of blood pressure checked, having lost his father and grandfather to heart attacks. The GAA commentator said their ...

05 May 2025 at 11:00

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