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Dean of Science awards

Thursday, 24 May 2018, 09:31 Last update: about 9 years ago

Following an established tradition since 1995, the Dean of Science Awards 2016-2017 for outstanding students of the University of Malta's Faculty of Science, was held on 4 May. The awarded...

MCAST celebrates Diversity Day

Thursday, 24 May 2018, 09:28 Last update: about 9 years ago

On Thursday, 10 May MCAST organised a series of activities to celebrate Diversity Day and Europe Day.  The events were held at the MCAST Piazzetta, MCAST Main Campus, Paola. There are...

University of Malta Europe Day celebrations

Thursday, 24 May 2018, 09:26 Last update: about 9 years ago

The University of Malta's Institute for European Studies and the European Direct Information Centre - University organised several events to commemorate Europe Day. On Tuesday,...

When to say when: Study says limit alcohol to 1 drink a day

Wednesday, 23 May 2018, 10:39 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Here's some sobering news: A large international study says adults should average no more than one alcoholic drink per day, and that means drinking guidelines in many countries may be far too...

Risk of Zika infection through sex may last only a month

Tuesday, 22 May 2018, 10:34 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Signs of Zika infection can be seen in semen for as long as nine months, but the risk of sexual transmission appears to end in one month, according to a study published Wednesday. The study...

Organs from drug overdoses could help transplant shortage

Monday, 21 May 2018, 10:33 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Fatal drug overdoses are increasing organ donations, and researchers reported Monday that people who receive those transplants generally fare as well as patients given organs from more traditional...

Number, severity of brain injuries raises dementia risk

Friday, 18 May 2018, 10:01 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

A large study offers more evidence of a link between traumatic brain injuries and dementia later in life, with repeated injuries and severe ones posing the greatest danger. Researchers analyzed...

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