


Patient says health authorities must warn public of ‘long COVID’
Respiratory physician says lingering effects of COVID-19 of fatigue,...
Respiratory physician says lingering effects of COVID-19 of...

The complete guide to wearing a face-mask in COVID-19
Full advice on wearing face-masks and visors by the Public Health...
Full advice on wearing face-masks and visors by the Public...

One-tenth of medical students smoke regularly
Despite an increase in awareness campaigns that has made smoking cigarettes...
Despite an increase in awareness campaigns that has made...

Over 7,800 call COVID helpline, isolation is chief problem
The majority of persons who called the 1772 hotline are elderly people...
The majority of persons who called the 1772...

Two new prostate medicines to be available for free
Some 15,000 men will benefit from the inclusion of two new prostate medicines...
Some 15,000 men will benefit from the inclusion of two new...

Life’s glass, half-full – how Ethel refuses to have life defined by cancer
Cancer patient Ethel Vento Zahra says life is much more than worrying about her disease
Cancer patient Ethel Vento Zahra says life is much more...

Stigma on methadone for heroin users is wrong, doctors say
Authoritative study shows that addicts undergoing methadone treatment perform...
Authoritative study shows that addicts undergoing methadone...

Maltese teens shun protection despite sex-ed, WHO study finds
Despite sexual health classes at school, Maltese teens...
Despite sexual health classes at school, Maltese...

For youths, COVID brings mental health challenges
Parents and children are facing major life disruptions due to COVID-19,...
Parents and children are facing major life disruptions due...

Maltese teens have highest problem social media usage, WHO report finds
Among 13-year-olds, 20% of girls and 13% of boys are problematic social media users
Among 13-year-olds, 20% of girls and 13% of boys are...

St James Hospital antibody test detects people’s immune reaction to COVID-19
Roche test offered by St James’s Medical Laboratory Services determines people’s immune reaction to COVID-19
Roche test offered by St James’s Medical Laboratory...

WHO boss warns against COVID ‘emergency fatigue’ in Europe
Pandemic slowing in Europe, but WHO Europe director says emergency fatigue...
Pandemic slowing in Europe, but WHO Europe director says...

Health authorities launch coronavirus symptoms app
Health Minister Chris Fearne is inviting the public to try the new app and...
Health Minister Chris Fearne is inviting the public to try...

Consumer authority issues chewable hair vitamins health warning
Consumer affairs authority issues health warning for hair vitamins linked to...
Consumer affairs authority issues health warning for hair...

Doctors launch Malta’s first free medical consultation online platform
Family doctors offer free online platform for medical information and other advice sent directly to mobile phone
Family doctors offer free online platform for medical...

Decrease in mental health admissions during coronavirus pandemic
Involuntary admissions under Mental Health Act have decreased by 15% during the...
Involuntary admissions under Mental Health Act have...

Parents loaned money for son’s overseas operation, want State compensation
Couple says Mater Dei delays in operating son forced them to go to UK for urgent eye operation, now want compensation for expenses
Couple says Mater Dei delays in operating son forced them...

Midwife knows best: mums-to-be can relax despite coronavirus
MaltaToday speaks to medical professionals on navigating pregnancy and birth...
MaltaToday speaks to medical professionals on navigating...