New research reignites row with scientists who want to reduce salt intake to near zero

Irrespective of bad press, industrially produced breakfast cereals fulfil an essential role here

More time in which brain cells can be rescued by procedure to remove clot

New study suggests canine-lovers could be 23% less likely to die from heart disease

Gulping down food has long been thought unhealthy, but does it do real harm?

Researchers in the US find people with A, B and AB blood have elevated risk compared to those with type O

Study urges more research into health and consumption of artificially sweetened drinks

NUIG earmarked €5m for cardiac research project

It has been established that endurance athletes develop bigger hearts than normal

Senator Catherine Noone calls for Seanad debate on childhood obesity

Operation Resuscitation is teaching a Co Kerry community to do CPR and use a defibrillator

It may be difficult, but getting to a lower rate has major benefits – and can often be done naturally

Study finds if BP kept below 120 mmHg, risk for heart attack, stroke falls 24 per cent

Scope aims to screen for pregnant women at risk of serious conditions

Researchers show risk of death higher for those watching three hours of TV per day

Bodies criticise US business interests for challenging ‘Ireland’s life-saving policy’

Don’t waste time waiting for an ambulance to arrive, keep the victim alive with some basic chest compressions

Your level of cholesterol has to be viewed as part of your overall cardiovascular health risk

Getting to the heart of the matter

The truth is, there is no single cause and no single treatment for obesity

Study of global fitness shows children today cannot run as far or as fast as their parents did

A standalone source of protein, eggs offer a light meal option that is both nutritious and inexpensive