Stinky feet may lead to better malaria traps
Friday, 21 June 2013, 14:56
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
For decades, health officials have battled malaria with insecticides, bed nets and drugs. Now, scientists say there might be a potent new tool to fight the deadly mosquito-borne disease: the stench of...
Since 9/11, life _ and surveillance _ made easier
Thursday, 20 June 2013, 14:53
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Americans' expectations of privacy have diminished remarkably since Sept. 10, 2001 — and only partly because of the terror attacks that happened the next day. Laws were passed to...
Pet owners turn to non-traditional
Wednesday, 19 June 2013, 14:33
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
It's the age old and seemingly answerless question: What in the world is my dog thinking? And one that has spawned a growing market not only of scientific research but of everything from decks of...
US panel wants changes to Avandia safety measures
Sunday, 16 June 2013, 15:12
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
US government health experts are recommending changes to safety restrictions on former blockbuster diabetes pill Avandia, in light of a new analysis suggesting that the drug may not increase the risk...
Detox with Altadrine’s Thalasso Drink
Sunday, 16 June 2013, 14:55
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
The Altadrine Thalasso Drink is a detoxifying drink with algae, polysaccharides, fucus, vitamins and minerals that helps favour the physiological functioning of the depurative and...
The Victoria Hotel supports Baby Massage
Sunday, 16 June 2013, 09:52
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
The Victoria Hotel in Sliema recently organised a Baby Massage workshop, which turned out to be a great success. Thirty mothers with their babies attended the event that was hosted in the...
UK to help smokers cut down with nicotine products
Saturday, 15 June 2013, 15:10
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Britain's independent health watchdog says for people who can't quit smoking cold turkey, it's OK to use nicotine products to help them cut down. For years, Britain has...
Obesity surgery-diabetes study shows pros and cons
Friday, 14 June 2013, 15:08
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Obesity surgery worked much better at reducing and even reversing diabetes than medication and lifestyle changes in one of the most rigorous studies of its kind. But the researchers and...
Malta’s first dental spa inaugurated
Friday, 14 June 2013, 14:50
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Malta’s first dental spa was inaugurated in Ta’ Xbiex this week. This is the fourth generation of the Demajo family involved in the family tradition of dentistry. The...
HPV a growing cause of upper throat cancer
Thursday, 13 June 2013, 15:04
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Actor Michael Douglas' comments about throat cancer have thrown a spotlight on cancer risks from a sexually spread virus. The virus, HPV, is best known for causing cervical cancer. But...