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The provision of a free arthritis medication by the governmnet’s Pharmacy of Your Choice scheme has concerned sufferers who say a cheaper substitute called Erelzi, is not as...
A nation of meat-eaters is slowly coming to terms with the benefits of plant-based diets, and chefs and TV presenters are influencing their choices, says vegan chef Mark Morales
GO employees donate blood to save lives
The National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) recently paid a visit to GO’s Head Office in Marsa, where a significant number of staff took the opportunity to...
The National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) recently paid...
New San Michel 33cl bottle exclusively for the Vodafone Malta Marathon 2014
San Michel has been the official water for the Malta Marathon, the largest and most followed athletic activity in Malta, for a number of years.
San Michel has been the official water for the Malta...
EU ministers call on scientists to assess risks of new psychoactive drugs
Four new drugs go under the microscope in the wake of rising health concerns
Four new drugs go under the microscope in the wake of...
Alcohol abuse still a taboo for GPs
Doctors says reluctance of GPs to engage problem drinkers demands additional research to understand a “lack of desire for support” amongst excessive...
Doctors says reluctance of GPs to engage problem drinkers...
Myoka Spas opens Royal Hammam after €150,000 investment
Myoka Spas, Malta’s leading five-star beauty and spa provider, has...
Myoka Spas, Malta’s leading five-star beauty and spa...
Out-of-stock medicines’ list to be uploaded weekly
Dynamic published list gives patients indicative guideline to make better use...
Dynamic published list gives patients indicative guideline...
Clown docs putting a smile on kids’ faces at Mater Dei
Middlesea Insurance supports Dr Klown initiative at Mater Dei Hospital
Middlesea Insurance supports Dr Klown initiative at Mater...
Claims of cord blood storage may be just speculative
Banking new-borns’ cord blood could treat rare childhood tumours but not...
Banking new-borns’ cord blood could treat rare childhood...
MRSA ‘superbug’ infection rates slashed by half
Having centralised hospital systems helps minimise spread of bacteria –...
Having centralised hospital systems helps minimise spread...
Transfer of ECT to Mount Carmel ‘reverses time-machine’, says Richmond
Mental health foundation Richmond raises concern over provision of electroconvulsive therapy at Mount Carmel Hospital
Mental health foundation Richmond raises concern over...
Keeping the support strong
Cancer is a cruel reality that a lot of people have to face, one which cannot be understood by anyone who hasn’t been diagnosed with the disease.
Cancer is a cruel reality that a lot of people have to...
Alcohol – a performance killer in sport
Everyone likes to have a drink or two from time to time, even athletes....
Everyone likes to have a drink or two from time to time,...
Government will place long-term care patients in private hospitals
Health minister Godfrey Farrugia admits Mater Dei is overcrowded but vows...
Health minister Godfrey Farrugia admits Mater Dei is...
Tighten female genital mutilation bill, says human rights lawyer
Nurses’ union conveys national conference on female genital mutilation and...
Nurses’ union conveys national conference on female...
Thrombosis guidelines could prevent hospital deaths
A study based on an audit of Mater Dei Hospital’s geriatric facility shows...
A study based on an audit of Mater Dei Hospital’s...
ALIVE 2013 raised funds to benefit breast cancer research
Thirty-eight adventurous cyclists, forming part of the ALIVE Charity...
Thirty-eight adventurous cyclists, forming part of the...
MDs say single-donor transfusions minimise infants’ infection
Medical study by leading Maltese paediatricians suggests a single-donor blood...
Medical study by leading Maltese paediatricians suggests a...
Circulatory diseases main cause of death for over-65s
Causes of death in the EU28 in 2010: Circulatory diseases main cause of death...
Causes of death in the EU28 in 2010: Circulatory diseases...