It could take 12 hours of walking to burn off your Christmas dinner
Christmas is a time when many people put on a few extra pounds
Men’s mental health: what affects it, and how to improve support
Men everywhere find it difficult to open up about mental health. Amanda Farrugia, a medical doctor with special interest in psychiatry, says they are significantly more at...
Batch of peanut butter found to contain elevated levels of carcinogen

The product, produced by the brand Zena, potentially contains elevated levels...

The product, produced by the brand Zena, potentially...

We can’t remain complacent on obesity problem, President warns

A recent study indicates that obesity cost Malta at least €36 million last...

A recent study indicates that obesity cost Malta at least...

‘Women’s Day – we are not yet where we should be’

The consensus is clear: on today’s International Women’s Day,...

The consensus is clear: on today’s International...

Maltese eating more carbs, less fibre 30 years on from diabetes study

Diabetes patients are not changing their bad habits, doctors say in obesity...

Diabetes patients are not changing their bad habits,...

Gastroenteritis outbreak at Mount Carmel Hospital

The superintendent of Public Health has initiated an investigation to analyse...

The superintendent of Public Health has initiated an...

[WATCH] All cancer medication to be free within three years, health minister pledges

National cancer plan envisages all cancer medication on government's formulary list within three years

National cancer plan envisages all cancer medication on...

European project aimed at tackling rare diseases to be launched next week

The European reference networks are to be launched next week, bringing together healthcare providers across Europe to tackle complex and rare diseases

The European reference networks are to be launched next...

Maltese living healthiest lives in Europe, report suggests

Obesity ranked as Malta's main public health problem, while diabetes and...

Obesity ranked as Malta's main public health problem,...

Mental health services' board of directors holds its first meeting

Board of directors’ role is to advise Health Minister on services offered...

Board of directors’ role is to advise Health Minister...

Maltese soft drinks industry to reduce added sugars by 10% by 2020

Local pledge to contribute to delivery of European 10% sugar reduction...

Local pledge to contribute to delivery of European 10%...

Dalli: 'Morning-after-pill instilling culture of self-care’

Civil liberties minister Helena Dalli says pharmacists must be trained further...

Civil liberties minister Helena Dalli says pharmacists must...

HIV: 122,000 Europeans are unaware they are infected

Almost 30,000 newly diagnosed HIV infections have been reported across Europe...

Almost 30,000 newly diagnosed HIV infections have been...

2,584 sign up as organ donors since enactment of new law

A single person has so far expressly stated that s/he does not want to become...

A single person has so far expressly stated that s/he does...

Homework, football, ballet, catechism…  where is the free time for kids?

Can more balanced daily schedules lead to more creative use of digital devices and improved digital skills?

Can more balanced daily schedules lead to more creative use...

No doctor transfers to Vitals until contracts fully published, union warns

After learning that hospital staff is being transferred to Vitals Global Healthcare without their consent, doctors' union MAM has warned that it will...

After learning that hospital staff is being transferred...

On World Cancer Day, President announces TV sets for each bed at oncology centre

Cancer support organisations set to join forces in new association to raise awareness, provide better support

Cancer support organisations set to join forces in new...

Three drugs used by cancer patients added to the national health system

More free additions planned over the year as Health Ministry plans up-to-date stock within three years 

More free additions planned over the year as Health...

Malta retains modest ranking in healthcare index

Malta has moved little up its mid-range ranking in the Euro Health Consumer...

Malta has moved little up its mid-range ranking in the Euro...