Fall in ovarian cancer deaths worldwide linked to contraceptive pill use
A new study has found that the hormonal contraceptive pill can protect women from ovarian cancer when they grow older, but taking hormones to alleviate the symptoms of the...
Air Malta’s Palermo route reaches 90% load factors
In just two months, Air Malta carried over 5,000 guests and is on track to carry around 20,000 passengers in our first year of operation
Updated | Sexual health webpage updated to remove references to the Catholic Church

The Health Department’s sexual health webpage was updated this morning to describe emergency contraception as ‘illegal’ and to remove...

The Health Department’s sexual health webpage was...

First Iberia Express airbus lands at MIA

Iberia Express will be flying from Malta to Madrid every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

Iberia Express will be flying from Malta to Madrid every...

MFCC gives trade fair visitors ticket to the Pelagian Islands with ROCS

ROCS Group offering countless prizes for visitors to this year’s MFCC Trade Fair in Ta’ Qali

ROCS Group offering countless prizes for visitors to this...

‘Meals on wheels’ waiting list at 182

36 applicants awaiting installation of the home help service

36 applicants awaiting installation of the home help service

Public health professionals urge minister to appoint ‘qualified’ specialist as director

Malta Association of Public Health Medicine Press object to appointment of dental surgeon as head of disease prevention unit

Malta Association of Public Health Medicine Press object to...

Cruise ship to bring 150,000 passengers to Malta starting from June 2017

MSC Meraviglia will be choosing Malta as one of its main ports of call as it sails around the Mediterranean starting next year.

MSC Meraviglia will be choosing Malta as one of its main...

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How much does it cost to be healthy?

Many continue to insist that living a healthy lifestyle isn’t feasible either due to financial constraints or simply because they feel they don’t...

Many continue to insist that living a healthy lifestyle...

Air Malta announces zero baggage fees for customers

Air Malta announces zero baggage fees for customers

Air Malta announces zero baggage fees for customers

Updated | Government to pay for dental fillings provided by private dentists

UHM orders industrial action at Mater Dei’s dentistry department due to the lack of action by the management regarding number of staff

UHM orders industrial action at Mater Dei’s dentistry...

MUMN files judicial protest over lack of recognition for physiotherapists

MUMN to file judicial protese against government over its lack of recognition for physiotherapists

MUMN to file judicial protese against government over its...

Health ministry offers free counselling services to quit smoking

Statistics show that approximately 12% of 11 year old boys and 11% of girls...

Statistics show that approximately 12% of 11 year old boys...

April sees another increase in inbound tourists

Total inbound visitors for April were estimated at 166,252, an increase of 8.1...

Total inbound visitors for April were estimated at 166,252,...

Invitations for colorectal screening temporarily suspended

Discrepancies noted between test kit barcodes and letters with attached barcodes

Discrepancies noted between test kit barcodes and letters...

Number of guests in collective accommodation increases by 9.7%

The largest share of nights spent was reported in 4-star hotels

The largest share of nights spent was reported in 4-star...

Eurostat: 476 deaths in Malta in 2013 ‘could have been avoided’

One death out of three in the EU could have been avoided in the light of...

One death out of three in the EU could have been avoided in...

PBS claims 120% increase in advertising revenue through Eurovision 2016 participation

PBS deflects claims of over-spending for Eurovision by claiming 120% bump in commercial activities

PBS deflects claims of over-spending for Eurovision by...

WHO says risk of Zika virus spreading in Europe ‘low to moderate’

Risk of spread of Zika virus in Europe in the coming months considered low to...

Risk of spread of Zika virus in Europe in the coming months...

Global public health charter calls for added prevention and promotion

Global Charter for public’s health calls for new leaders in public health...

Global Charter for public’s health calls for new...