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The dangers of belly fat are being highlighted during Men’s Health Week (12-18 June) as the Public Health Agency (PHA) encourages men to think about the size of their waistline.

Having a waistline of...

During Carers Week 2017 (12-18 June) the Public Health Agency and Health and Social Care Board are highlighting some helpful tips for carers of a loved one who is living with a dementia.

Accidents are the main cause of death for children post-infancy, with many occurring in the home. During Child Safety Week (6- 12 June) the Public Health Agency (PHA) is highlighting steps to make...

Many people will be looking forward to the bank holiday this weekend [Monday 29 May] and with good weather expected the Public Health Agency (PHA) and Cancer Focus Northern Ireland are urging people...

This week (29 May-4 June) is National BBQ Week and the Public Health Agency (PHA) has come up with 12 sizzling tasty BBQ recipe ideas that are also a little bit kinder to the waistline! Recipes for...

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is welcoming public health leaders from England and the Republic of Ireland as they embark on an eight-day ‘Cities of Culture’ cycling challenge. 

Last year, the cycling...

Belfast doctors, nurses and scientists are set to receive a major cash boost for pioneering research into cancer. Leading charity Cancer Research UK and the HSC Research and Development Division of...

International Clinical Trials Day helps to raise awareness of the benefits of research.

Each year, on International Clinical Trials Day (ICTD), HSC R&D Division and its HSC partners highlight that it’s...

A new regional integrated health and social care service working directly in mainstream primary schools supporting children has been launched today (Thursday 18 May).

‘RISE’ (Regional Integrated...

‘Let’s unite against dementia’ is the message from health and social care professionals during Dementia Awareness Week 2016 (14-20 May).

The Public Health Agency (PHA) and Health and Social Care Board...

This week (15-19 May) is Walk to School Week and the Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging everyone to get more active by leaving the car at home and walking the school run.

In Northern Ireland in a typical week, two people die as a result of home accidents. In addition to these deaths, there are approximately 17,000 admissions to hospital each year as a result of...