The Malta Independent 27 September 2026, Sunday
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HIV drug can also protect injection drug users

Wednesday, 26 June 2013, 15:09 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Doctors should consider giving a daily AIDS drug to another high risk group to help prevent infections — people who shoot heroin, methamphetamines or other injection drugs, U.S. health officials...

UK to start regulating e-cigarettes as medicines

Sunday, 23 June 2013, 15:02 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Britain will start regulating electronic cigarettes and other products containing nicotine as medicines, according to the country's top regulator.   E-cigarettes are battery-operated...

Sunscreen slows skin aging, if used often enough

Saturday, 22 June 2013, 14:59 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

New research from sunny Australia provides some of the strongest evidence to date that near-daily sunscreen use can slow the aging of skin.   Ultraviolet rays that spur wrinkles and other...

Stinky feet may lead to better malaria traps

Friday, 21 June 2013, 14:56 Last update: about 13 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 14 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 13 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 13 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 13 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 13 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...

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