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Weight-loss drug Belviq seems safe for heart, study finds

Tuesday, 2 October 2018, 08:36 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

For the first time, a drug has been shown to help people lose weight and keep it off for several years without raising their risk for heart problems — a safety milestone that may encourage wider...

Only three per cent of Maltese registered as organ donors

Sunday, 30 September 2018, 11:00 Last update: about 9 years ago Rebekah Cilia

There are currently 14,216 people registered as organ donors, which equates to approximately three per cent of the population. The Malta Independent on Sunday spoke to Michel Camilleri who has...

Aquarius’ 58 migrants disembarked from AFM’s P52

Sunday, 30 September 2018, 10:55 Last update: about 9 years ago

A total of 58 migrants who were transferred from the MV Aquarius to the Armed Forces of Malta's P52 vessel will be making port in Malta at noon today aboard the AFM craft. The P52 vessel will be...

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Saturday, 29 September 2018, 17:12 Last update: about 9 years ago

1. Eligibility: This Campaign is open only to residents of the Maltese Islands aged 18 years or older. Employees of Standard Publications, its affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion...

Mind-altering breast milk? New pot study poses that question

Friday, 28 September 2018, 15:08 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Marijuana's main mind-altering ingredient was detected in nursing mothers' breast milk in a small study that comes amid evidence that more U.S. women are using pot during pregnancy and...

Aspirin disappoints for avoiding first heart attack, stroke

Thursday, 27 September 2018, 14:58 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Taking a low-dose aspirin every day has long been known to cut the chances of another heart attack, stroke or other heart problem in people who already have had one, but the risks aren't worth it for...

An export-oriented software solution success story

Thursday, 27 September 2018, 10:15 Last update: about 9 years ago

Government is determined to continue backing the ICT sector, which is an important pillar of the national economy and to identify new ways to support Malta-based success stories in this field to grow...

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