


Prostate cancer: the silent killer that still lurks in the dark
Prostate cancer survivor Stephen Zammit tells MARTINA BORG that early detection...
Prostate cancer survivor Stephen Zammit tells MARTINA BORG...

Maltese surgeons’ association hold first symposium
Professor Targarona pledged to give Maltese surgeons full support and to start...
Professor Targarona pledged to give Maltese surgeons full...

ALS Malta collects €50,000 in its first five months
NGO dedicated to raising awareness and offering support to ALS patients in...
NGO dedicated to raising awareness and offering support to...

Salmonella warning in chicken breast fillets
Health directorate issues warning over Green Valley chicken breast fillets (lot...
Health directorate issues warning over Green Valley chicken...

Malta with the least physically active people: 'Urgent action needed'
Alternattiva Demokratika Żgħażagħ calls for urgent action as it expresses...
Alternattiva Demokratika Żgħażagħ calls for urgent...

'No out-of-stock medicine,' Health Minister announces
By March 2013, the number of out-of-stock medicine amounted to 183
By March 2013, the number of out-of-stock medicine amounted...

Higher mercury in Maltese waters means fish-lovers must choose well
A Mepa assessment revealed that the amount of potentially harmful mercury in...
A Mepa assessment revealed that the amount of potentially...

Hepatitis C treatment to be provided free of charge
Parliamentary Ombudsman and Health ministry agree to provide urgent...
Parliamentary Ombudsman and Health ministry agree to...
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[WATCH] Autism bill to create more awareness, promote inclusion
The bill also aims to take stock of the local situation, where the number of...
The bill also aims to take stock of the local situation,...

PN leader addresses global forum on diabetes
Simon Busuttil urges parliamentarians to take the fight against diabetes to...
Simon Busuttil urges parliamentarians to take the fight...

EOI launched for the delivery of 400 major surgeries
Operations include hip and knee replacements
Operations include hip and knee replacements

Non-fatal overdoses on prescription meds outnumber illicit drugs
In 2014, 74 people were admitted to Mater Dei hospital with non-fatal overdoses...
In 2014, 74 people were admitted to Mater Dei hospital with...

After WHO cancer findings, 61% of MaltaToday survey respondents say they will cut down on processed meats
Are your salami days counted? Has your supermarket trolley sped past the delicatessen counter? JAMES DEBONO polled the public on its reaction to the WHO...
Are your salami days counted? Has your supermarket trolley...

Hospital owners Vitals sign health care services agreement with Boston firm
In collaboration with Vitals, PHI will focus on the development of clinical quality and patient safety standards, benchmarks and systems, and the development...
In collaboration with Vitals, PHI will focus on the...

More sex during South Africa’s World Cup meant more boys nine months on
Nine months after South Africa hosted the 2010 football World Cup a disproportionately higher number of male babies were born compared with the previous eight...
Nine months after South Africa hosted the 2010 football...

Six successful procedures carried out using new stroke-reversing equipment
Parliamentary secretary for health Chris Fearne said that the equipment was part of the government’s commitment to providing the health sector with...
Parliamentary secretary for health Chris Fearne said that...

The sweet terror of dreams
Is the dream phenomenon of sleep paralysis one of the last legitimate ways we can experience the supernatural? With Halloween on the way, TEODOR RELJIC...
Is the dream phenomenon of sleep paralysis one of the last...

Cancer drugs on agenda for inclusion in formulary list
Ccancer patient Claire Ebejer spoke to MaltaToday and called for the government...
Ccancer patient Claire Ebejer spoke to MaltaToday and...