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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sir Michael Marmot has spent his career trying to break down the barriers to health equality, and he believes it should be a main priority for governments

GP cuts are incredible given the Government’s focus on community care and de-institutionalisation

Government urged to introduce food policies to ban trans fat and reduce salt in processed foods

Achieving a healthy Ireland will take more than words, money or promises

The epidemic that currently affects more than 350 million people around the globe