


Scientists make mice smarter - using human brain cells
US study finds mice injected with embryonic glial cells had much better...
US study finds mice injected with embryonic glial...

Well over half of A&E attendances are self-referrals
Only 11,279 individuals of 42,299 attendances at the Emergency department...
Only 11,279 individuals of 42,299 attendances at the...

74% of Malta’s HIV cases are male
57% of the HIV cases recently registered in Malta were due to heterosexual contact, while 31% of them were due to homosexual contact.
57% of the HIV cases recently registered in Malta were due...

Tourism strategy to make Malta ‘youth mecca’
Edward Zammit Lewis says DJ Annie Mac’s Lost and Found Festival in Malta...
Edward Zammit Lewis says DJ Annie Mac’s Lost and...

EU health and safety agency releases e-guide on managing stress at work
The e-guide, which has been also developed in Maltese language, will serve as a practical tool for employers and workers in addressing stress and...
The e-guide, which has been also developed in Maltese...

Study finds obesity link to cancer
4.4% of cancers in Malta linked to obesity - Lancet
4.4% of cancers in Malta linked to obesity - Lancet

Incidence of breast cancer in Malta second highest in Europe
Lung cancer is major killer in Malta
Lung cancer is major killer in Malta

No money, more problems: is TV drama oversaturated?
Continuing to look into the state of local television drama, Teodor Reljic...
Continuing to look into the state of local television...

Caremalta celebrates active aging
Programme of events consists of an exhibition of items prepared by the residents of all Caremalta’s eight homes, different types of physical activities...
Programme of events consists of an exhibition of items...
World COPD Day: shining a light on COPD and its sufferers
An estimated 10,000+ Maltese patients suffer from the disease
An estimated 10,000+ Maltese patients suffer from the...
Up to 20% off on Emirates flights to 44 of its destinations
The discounted fares apply to 44 destinations spread across the Far East,...
The discounted fares apply to 44 destinations spread across...

Nurses' union critical of 'short-term measures' addressing health sector problems
The MUMN has voiced concerns over budget proposals that ignore the potential of community nurses
The MUMN has voiced concerns over budget proposals that...


Nurses concerned by authorities’ ‘overconfidence’ in Ebola preparedness
Nurses’ union says Health Division must step up its efforts and provide stricter training
Nurses’ union says Health Division must step up its...

Malta airport undertaking ‘necessary precautions’ in case of suspicious Ebola cases
EU health ministers in Brussels to debate entry screening for Ebola
EU health ministers in Brussels to debate entry screening...

Female hospital workers smoke more than other women
A questionnaire sent in by 1,984 hospital employees reveals that 27.1% of male...
A questionnaire sent in by 1,984 hospital employees reveals...

Community as cure: dealing with dementia
Dementia continues to be a pressing concern in both healthcare circles and the community at large. What can be done to mitigate the effects of this...
Dementia continues to be a pressing concern in both...

Survey on country’s health status to be carried out
Health survey designed to analyse nation’s health and population’s...
Health survey designed to analyse nation’s health and...

‘Gozo hospital is not prepared for Ebola virus’ – Nurses Union
Nurses union MUMN dismissed government reports that Gozo is prepared to tackle...
Nurses union MUMN dismissed government reports that Gozo is...