23

Jan

Research sheds new light on children’s metabolic health

Nestlé Research and the University of Plymouth have revealed new insights into the factors that predispose children to developing type 2 diabetes in adult life. This was part of a…

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23

Jan

Italy puts family doctors on alert over Chinese virus outbreak, sets up crisis unit

Italy has stepped up its precautionary measures after the outbreak of a new SARS-like coronavirus in China, with alerts being sent out to family doctors and the launch of a…

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23

Jan

Chinese city of Wuhan put in isolation over virus outbreak

China closed off a city of more than 11 million people Thursday, halting transportation and warning against public gatherings, to try to stop the spread of a deadly new virus…

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22

Jan

China advises against travel to Wuhan over mystery virus outbreak

Chinese authorities have urged people to stop travelling in and out of Wuhan, the city at the centre of a new virus outbreak that has killed nine. Those living in…

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22

Jan

Turkish authorities prepared to quarantine infected patients from China

The coronavirus originating in Wuhan, China is not of any particular risk to Turkey, the country's Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said on Wednesday. Turkish authorities will quarantine infected patients from…

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22

Jan

Chinese virus outbreak prompts extra checks at airports, fever scanners to be set up at Rome’s Fiumicino Airport

Many countries are checking the temperatures of arriving airline passengers and adopting precautionary quarantine procedures in response to a new virus as cases have been reported in the USA, Thailand…

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22

Jan

First case of mystery Chinese virus diagnosed in US

A man returning from China has become the first person in the US to be diagnosed with a mystery new virus. Chinese state media say the latest strain in different from those…

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21

Jan

Europe prepares for ‘credible threat’ of Chinese flu pandemic spreading despite likelihood is considered low

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) on Monday considered the likelihood of introduction of the virus to the EU to be "low", warning however that the risk…

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21

Jan

Scotland to ban children under 12 using head while playing football

Parents and teachers tell children to use their head. Well, in Scotland, that might not be allowed. The Scottish Football Association was finalizing proposals to banning children under 12 from…

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21

Jan

WHO to convene emergency meeting as China virus spreads

The World Health Organisation is set to hold an emergency meeting to decide whether the deadly coronavirus is an international emergency. China confirmed on Monday that the virus, which has…

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20

Jan

China confirms sharp rise in cases of SARS-like virus across the country

China on Monday reported a mysterious SARS-like virus had spread across the country, including to Beijing, raising concerns as millions begin trips for the Lunar New Year. A third person…

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14

Jan

Links between mobile phone use and health under the lens as Italian court rules that prolonged use causes cancers in the head

The prolonged use of mobile phone can cause cancers in the head, according to a ruling by Turin's Appeals Court on Tuesday. The court upheld a 2017 decision by a…

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05

Jan

Do we have time for physical activity?

It's a standard in the Corporate world, that many busy executives set one of their New Year’s resolutions to primarily focus and find more time to exercise. The New York Times…

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29

Nov

Recruitment of foreign doctors is new flashpoint in Europe’s health debates

  Politico reports that outgoing Health Commissioner Vytenis Andriukaitis waded into the increasingly heated EU debate over the recruitment of foreign health care professionals, criticizing the U.K. for its plan…

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25

Nov

Academics warn vaping products must not be sold as medicines

  Vaping products should be sold from behind the counter amid increasing concern they pose a risk to health, experts have claimed. Martin McKee, Professor of European public health at…

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25

Nov

Health systems unprepared for ageing population living with HIV

Global health systems are unprepared to meet the needs of an ageing population living with HIV, experts have warned. While people with the virus are living longer due to the…

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22

Nov

Four in five adolescents failing to exercise for even 60 minutes a day, UN health agency warns

An alarming lack of exercise among adolescents across the world risks seriously compromising their health into adulthood, the UN health agency revealed. In the first study of its kind on…

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21

Nov

Johnson & Johnson lose landmark lawsuit

Australia's federal court on Thursday ruled in favour of hundreds of women who suffered severe pain from a vaginal mesh implant, in a landmark class-action lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson. The 7-year-old…

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17

Nov

Born too Soon: Providing the right care, at the right time, in the right place – World Prematurity Day 2019

Each year, there are about 15 million babies around the world be born prematurely — or before 37 weeks of gestation each year. Out of that number, about 1 million…

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14

Nov

Climate change has become a health emergency, children’s lungs are no longer pink, but black due to the pollution

Paediatricians in New Delhi, India, say children's lungs are no longer pink, but black due to the pollution in the air. Our warming planet is already impacting the health of…

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29

Oct

Risks of use of cannabis medicine to treat mental health issues outweigh benefits – Study

The use of cannabis medicines to treat people with depression, anxiety, psychosis or other mental health issues cannot be justified because there is little evidence that they work or are…

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17

Oct

Geneva researchers discover molecule responsible for tissue damage in heart attacks

A research team in Switzerland has discovered the lipid responsible for killing tissue during a heart attack, raising potential for a new treatment model for heart attacks and strokes. Heart…

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12

Oct

Number of people killed by vaping in US hits 26

Twenty-six people have died from illnesses associated with e-cigarette use since March, US health authorities said Thursday, while some 1,300 have suffered lung injuries linked to vaping. Officials have yet…

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01

Oct

New research concludes that red-meat and cancer link is ‘weak’

A team of researchers said there is no proof red or processed meat causes cancer. The experts has said the work which links red meat with serious health problems is…

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29

Sep

Call for private doctors to provide free vaccinations issued by Health Ministry – Il-Kullħadd headlines

Kulħadd says that the Health Ministry issued a call for private doctors to participate in a government scheme to provide free vaccinations to their patients. The paper says this will…

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26

Sep

World leaders adopt landmark declaration on universal health coverage

  This week, world leaders adopted a United Nations Political Declaration on universal health coverage, the most comprehensive set of health commitments ever adopted at this level. “This declaration represents…

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23

Sep

British Government takes steps to protect healthcare access for UK nationals living in the EU after Brexit

People already living in the EU who have their healthcare funded by the UK, including pensioners and students, will have their healthcare costs covered for 6 months if we leave…

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11

Sep

WHO spotlights stalled effort to close health divide across Europe in new report

Progress on equal access to a healthy life for all, is at a standstill across Europe, a new report by the World Health Organization (WHO) revealed, despite their being a clear path to…

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04

Sep

Venice considering going smoke-free

Venice mayor Luigi Brugnaro has mooted the idea of making the lagoon city smoke-free. For now, Brugnaro is thinking of smoke-free zones in the biggest tourist areas. The ban would…

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25

Aug

US health authorities on alert after girl with measles visited Disneyland

A teenage girl from New Zealand sick with measles visited Disneyland and other popular tourist stops across Southern California earlier this month, possibly infecting others, local government health officials warned.…

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18

Aug

US federal health officials investigating mysterious lung illnesses linked to vaping and e-cigarette

State and federal health officials are investigating almost 100 cases of mysterious lung illnesses linked to vaping and e-cigarette use in 14 states, many of them involving teens and young…

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28

Jul

WHO says e-cigarettes ‘undoubtedly harmful’

Electronic cigarettes are "undoubtedly harmful" and should be regulated, the WHO said as it warned against the use of vaping products by smokers trying to quit their deadly habit. The…

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21

Jul

‘People Treated Me in a Way That Was Brutally Unkind’ – Sharon Stone speaks out after stroke

Sharon Stone has accused Hollywood of being “brutally unkind” in its treatment of her as she struggled to recover from a stroke in 2001. Stone made the comments to Variety…

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19

Jul

Merkel says she is fit for work

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Friday she was fit to carry on as chancellor after a bout of shaking episodes, and that she hoped to enjoy life after serving…

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15

Jul

WHO/Europe studies find baby foods are high in sugar and inappropriately marketed for babies

Two new studies from WHO/Europe show that a high proportion of baby foods are incorrectly marketed as suitable for infants under the age of 6 months, and that many of…

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14

Jul

Trash crisis in Rome sparks health fears

  Landfills in flames and rats feasting on waste in the streets have sparked health fears in Rome, as doctors warn families to steer clear of disease-ridden kerbside garbage and…

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14

Jul

British government to issue recommended hours of sleep

  The British Department of Health will advise on how many hours people of different ages should be getting a night, according to a report in The Times. Recommendations will…

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10

Jul

Concern as Sting calls off second gig due to health reasons

British singer Sting cancelled a concert for the second time in three days, telling fans due to see him in Munich, Germany on Wednesday evening that he was "still under…

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10

Jul

Groundbreaking cancer-fighting drugs now included in updated UN list of essential medicines

The UN health agency, WHO, announced that dozens of new drugs have been added to the list of essential medicines that every country should have, including new cancer treatments that…

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27

Jun

New concerns for Angela Merkel’s health as German Chancellor once more seen trembling in Berlin

German Chancellor Angela Merkel was seen trembling once again during a ceremony in Berlin on Thursday, eight days after a similar incident. Merkel, 64, was seen gripping her arms as…

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16

Jun

The WHO gives recognition to work burnout as a syndrome linked to chronic work stress

The World Health Organization is about to embark on the development of evidence-based guidelines on mental well-being in the workplace. People work overtime to make sure they’re succeeding in their…

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02

Jun

300 cases of measles in Italy in April

The Italian Higher Health Institute (ISS), said there were 864 measles cases in Italy in the first four months of the year. It said that there were 299 cases in…

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31

May

UK Chief Medical Officer considering taxing all unhealthy food

The Chief medical officer is considering a tax on all unhealthy foods in a bid to reduce the levels of childhood obesity and persuade parents to buy fresh fruit and…

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28

Apr

UK: Powerful painkillers must carry prominent ‘cigarette-style’ warnings about addiction risks

Powerful painkillers taken by millions of Britons must carry prominent “cigarette-style” warnings on their labels about addiction risks, Matt Hancock was expected to  announce today. The health secretary announced the…

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24

Apr

Popular US e-cigarette products contaminated with bacterial and fungal toxins

A study published by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health on the online journal Environmental Health Perspectives shows that dozens of popular e-cigarette products are contaminated with bacterial…

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24

Apr

France to invest €6 million in free breakfasts at public schools

  A number of French public schools have begun serving free breakfast to students as part of a new government programme aimed at improving student performance by combatting hunger. French…

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18

Apr

Pig’s brain function restored hours after death

Scientists at Yale University in the US have restored activity in a pig’s brain hours after its death. The findings challenge assumptions about the irreversible ending of brain function after…

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13

Jan

Maradona undergoes ‘routine’ surgery for stomach bleeding

Argentina's World Cup-winning captain Diego Maradona is recovering in hospital after successfully undergoing a routine operation for stomach bleeding. The 58-year old former Boca Juniors and Napoli player discovered the problem…

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01

Nov

Spinal implant helps three paralysed men walk again

Three paralysed men, who were told they would spend the rest of their lives in a wheelchair, are able to walk again thanks to doctors in Switzerland. An electrical device…

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12

Oct

8 additional cancer-causing chemicals, including diesel exhaust, will be covered by the Carcinogens and Mutagens Directive

The European Parliament and the Council came to an agreement on the Commission’s second proposal to broaden the list of recognised cancer-causing chemicals in the workplace. With this agreement, 8 additional…

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01

Oct

James Allison and Tasuku Honjo win the 2018 Nobel Prize for game-changing discoveries to harness to fight cancer

American James Allison and Japanese Tasuku Honjo won the 2018 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine on Monday for game-changing discoveries about how to harness and manipulate the immune system…

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05

Sep

UK: Nutrition for healthy lifestyle is a struggle for 4 million children

Almost four million children in the UK live in households that would struggle to afford to buy enough fruit, vegetables, fish and other healthy foods to meet the official nutrition…

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05

Sep

Postnatal depression in men, a reality

One in three new fathers worry about their mental health. Many struggle to bond with their babies, or wrestle with despair and aggression. Why isn’t this more widely acknowledged –…

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01

Sep

Bulgaria reports outbreak of swine fever (pig-flu)

Euronews reports that  Bulgaria reported its first outbreak of African swine fever on Friday, with authorities saying seven backyard pigs at a farm close to the Romanian border had been…

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23

Aug

Is coconut oil poisonous?

Cyanide is a poison. Rattlesnake venom is a poison. Certain household products can be a poison. But coconut oil? One professor seems to think so, colliding head-on with consumers who…

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04

Aug

Malta News Evening Round Up

Good evening, The Maltese portals lead with the follow up on the murder of Shannon Mak. Today, a  22 year-old Dutch national Jelle Rijmpa was charged with the murder of Dutch woman…

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21

Jul

How complementary Cancer therapies can increase risk of early death

Time Magazine: People diagnosed with cancer have a multitude of treatment options, many of which are standard therapies that have been well-studied to improve their chances of surviving their disease or…

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