24% of Maltese started smoking before 15
The Maltese are the second most likely in Europe after the Danes to have started smoking before they were 15
Keeping up bingeing tradition: Maltese teens tend to drink more than Europeans
The European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction’s annual report on Malta finds that fewer people are using heroin, while the number of cocaine users...
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...

Trekking and adventure through Colombia’s hidden jewels | Santa Marta

Whilst Tayrona is what attracts both locals and foreigners to this region, the city of Santa Marta itself is quite an exciting spot for nightlife, markets,...

Whilst Tayrona is what attracts both locals and foreigners...

[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...

Ryanair announces three new routes for Malta winter schedule

Low-cost airline will be carrying 2.2 million passengers to Malta as it adds...

Low-cost airline will be carrying 2.2 million passengers to...

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,...

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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...

Cyprus – a hideaway experience

A holiday in Cyprus is a getaway from the hectic buzz of city life, an opportunity to enjoy the heart and soul of this beautiful island

A holiday in Cyprus is a getaway from the hectic buzz...

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...

Rock climbing, beautiful beaches and French colonial forts | Cat Ba Island – North East Vietnam

I am finding it very hard to put it into words, but Cat Ba and it’s surrounding, Halong Bay, is like something out of the Jurassic period

I am finding it very hard to put it into words, but Cat Ba...

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...

Penang - an island of flavours in the heart of Malaysia

Penang is a destination your taste buds would pick if they had a choice, mostly...

Penang is a destination your taste buds would pick if they...

Air Malta plane struck by lightning in transit

Air Malta aircraft struck by lightning en route to Catania, no one injured 

Air Malta aircraft struck by lightning en route to Catania,...

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...