Under-50s with IDH have increased risk of heart attack, study finds
Study shows lifestyle changes key for those with particular blood pressure condition
There are no ‘bad’ foods, says a new guide to heart-healthy eating
New nutrition guidelines offer path forward for both individuals and the environment
Consuming slightly less salt can have big health benefits
Reducing sodium helps address high blood pressure, which affects most over-45s
Flavonoid-rich foods and red wine can lower your blood pressure, study finds
‘Effects are achievable with simple changes to the daily diet,’ says lead researcher
Think your blood pressure is normal? Think again
Adults should avoid gaining weight with age, says US doctor
Vegan diet: Benefits of a plant-based diet now backed by science
Doctors and health organisations around the world are now recognising that a balanced, plant-based diet has many health benefits
Fur goodness sake: Does having a pet really improve our health?
Studies abound on the physical and emotional benefits of pet ownership. But science doesn’t always back this up
Is red meat really bad for you? New research says it's not
New research claims eating red meat poses no health risk
New nutritional guidelines on drinks for children may startle parents
Kids aged five and under should not have any drink with sugar or sweeteners, scientists say
The health advantages of green spaces in urban areas
There are numerous beneficial outcomes to living near greenery, especially if there are trees
Irish professor’s research raises doubt over aspirin use to prevent heart attack
Aspirin’s benefits now more questionable due to possible risk of internal bleeding
Diet drinks ‘increase risk of stroke and heart disease’ in women
Study finds 29% heart-disease rise among those drinking artificially sweetened drinks
Calling all Christmas chocolate guzzlers
Muiris Houston: Time for my annual search to see if I can come up with some health benefits of eating chocolate
Irish firm Amarin confirms heart drug success
Some concern over neutrality of placebo and whether it might have boosted Vascepa data
Controversial study finds salt not as damaging to health as thought
New research reignites row with scientists who want to reduce salt intake to near zero
Ultra-processed foods: beyond the global hype
Irrespective of bad press, industrially produced breakfast cereals fulfil an essential role here
New findings could save more stroke patients from disability or death
More time in which brain cells can be rescued by procedure to remove clot
Man’s best friend: owning a dog really is good for your health
New study suggests canine-lovers could be 23% less likely to die from heart disease
Is eating too quickly bad for your health?
Gulping down food has long been thought unhealthy, but does it do real harm?
Certain blood types result in higher risk of heart attack from pollution
Researchers in the US find people with A, B and AB blood have elevated risk compared to those with type O
Diet drinks linked to risk of stroke and dementia
Study urges more research into health and consumption of artificially sweetened drinks
Galway university project developing sensors for heart attack ‘triggers’
NUIG earmarked €5m for cardiac research project
Is ‘athlete’s heart’ a health worry after retirement?
It has been established that endurance athletes develop bigger hearts than normal
Children served sugary food at Crumlin hospital, says Noone
Senator Catherine Noone calls for Seanad debate on childhood obesity
Medical matters: Want to learn how to save someone’s life?
Operation Resuscitation is teaching a Co Kerry community to do CPR and use a defibrillator
Medical Matters: Getting to the heart of blood pressure rates
It may be difficult, but getting to a lower rate has major benefits – and can often be done naturally
Blood pressure to be more tightly controlled after trial results
Study finds if BP kept below 120 mmHg, risk for heart attack, stroke falls 24 per cent
Irish research group wins award for work on preventing deaths of mothers and babies
Scope aims to screen for pregnant women at risk of serious conditions
Watcing too much television can ‘double risk’ of dying young
Researchers show risk of death higher for those watching three hours of TV per day
US health groups praise plain cigarette packaging plan
Bodies criticise US business interests for challenging ‘Ireland’s life-saving policy’
Forget the kiss but keep to the beat of ‘Stayin’ Alive’
Don’t waste time waiting for an ambulance to arrive, keep the victim alive with some basic chest compressions
Cholesterol: H for healthy, L for lousy
Your level of cholesterol has to be viewed as part of your overall cardiovascular health risk
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