Today’s Top Stories
Food and drink firms may have to cut sugar and fat content – The Irish Times
Food and drink manufacturers may be forced to lower the sugar and fat content of products if they fail to do so voluntarily.
Smoking ban will not be extended to e-cigarettes – RTE.ie
The Department of Health will not extend the smoking ban to include e-cigarettes and vaping devices.
Clinical service to address growing numbers using steroids – The Irish Times
New clinical services will address the growing number of people using steroids to “enhance” their bodies who are presenting to needle-exchange programmes in Dublin.
Shifts of 12 hours are blamed for ‘burnout’ in nurses – Irish Independent
Working shifts of more than 12 hours is linked to a higher risk of burnout, job dissatisfaction and intention to quit among hospital nurses in a number of European countries, including Ireland.
Calls for reform of Health Insurance Levy to save families €300 – Newstalk
A health insurance company wants a reform of the Health Insurance Levy, which it says could save families as much as €300 on their annual premiums.