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Maltese smokers have three times the risk of heart attack

Saturday, 25 July 2015, 07:54 Last update: about 12 years ago Therese Bonnici

Maltese smokers have three times the risk of suffering from a heart attack, when compared to non-smokers, a new study reveals.  In addition, uncontrolled diabetes increases the risk by four times...

GRTU says it disagrees with new maternity leave mechanism

Friday, 24 July 2015, 17:20 Last update: about 12 years ago

GRTU said in a statement that it has submitted its official position paper on the Maternity Leave Trust Fund where it clearly stated that while GRTU is in favour of the rationale behind the measure it...

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