Tackling children’s mental health issues in schools

Ethos of wellbeing is good start to dealing with potential problems, say researchers

Irish consumption of sugary drinks hits 200 cans per person per year

More than 411 million litres of sugar sweetened drinks were sold in Ireland in 2014

This photograph shows how deprivation affects health

Some disadvantaged groups have death rates up to six times that of better-off people

No need to fume – more smoke-free areas may be on the way

Public support fuels potential to increase spaces clear of smoke, says health monitor

Why are politicians not talking about school attendance?

There are no votes in ensuring children from lower socio-economic groups get to college, says Jacky Jones

Paul Keogh: housing is the fabric of our communities

Ireland cannot afford to repeat the mistakes of the past and must build sustainably

Dementia rate falls as health-conscious men ‘become more like women’

Dramatic reduction in rates of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia in 20 years

One in six three-year-olds is hospitalised for accident or injury

Boys are more likely to to need admisson to hospital than girls

Analysis: Surge in health and longevity segregated by social class

Stark difference noticeable along class lines, with better-off accounting for most of gains

Cutting speed limits to 30km/h reduces road accidents

Children, older people and deprived communities would benefit most from a change, conference told

Poor children 50% more likely to have health problems

Report finds one in six three-year-olds have a serious long-standing health condition

Second Opinion: Take healthy eating guidelines with a pinch of salt

Smart contact lens promises to revolutionise diabetes treatment

Google and Novartis team up to develop contact lenses that can measure glucose levels

Second Opinion: Men’s health is determined by jobs, society and other outside factors

Fewer smoking while pregnant

Smoking rates among children and pregnant women decline

Disadvantaged children remain at higher risk of exposure to second-hand smoke

Increasing need to keep our blood sugars in check

Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes are on the rise, but what exactly is diabetes and can we prevent it?

Second opinion: Taxes should be high enough to change bad health habits

Violent computer games linked to increased aggression among adolescents – study

Researchers claim regular exposure to ‘brutal’ video games may desensitise teens

Violent computer games linked to increased aggression among adolescents

Researchers claim regular exposure to ‘brutal’ video games may desensitise teens

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