Hospital food cutbacks are a “false economy” which risk making people sicker, increasing overcrowding and costing the State yet more money in lost work days.

ONE in four hospital patients are suffering from malnutrition, with the problem now costing the state almost €1.5 billion every year.

THE country’s already struggling finances are being drained of at least €1.5 billion every year as a direct result of poor public nutrition standards and related conditions.

Illusionist David Blaine was entering the final day of his starvation stunt today amid warnings that he could die when he starts taking food again.

Illusionist David Blaine could die when he begins taking nourishment again after his fast, an expert who has examined his health warned today.