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Applying live bacteria to skin improves eczema

Friday, 1 June 2018, 09:43 Last update: about 9 years ago The Conversation

With two decades of medical education, training, and research under my belt, I have finally reached the stage in my career when I can proudly state that I intentionally spray people in the face with...

US seeking 1 million for massive study of DNA, health habits

Thursday, 31 May 2018, 10:59 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Wanted: A million people willing to share their DNA and 10 years of health habits, big and small, for science. On Sunday, the U.S. government will open nationwide enrollment for an ambitious...

Kids with rare rapid-aging disease get hope from study drug

Wednesday, 30 May 2018, 10:57 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Children with a rare, incurable disease that causes rapid aging and early death may live longer if treated with an experimental drug first developed for cancer patients, a study suggests. The...

US experts back marijuana-based drug for childhood seizures

Tuesday, 29 May 2018, 10:55 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

A medicine made from the marijuana plant moved one step closer to U.S. approval Thursday after federal health advisers endorsed it for the treatment of severe seizures in children with...

Water Festival at Ghasri school

Monday, 28 May 2018, 19:16 Last update: about 9 years ago

The Laura Vicuna School in Ghasri Gozo last week organised the Water Festival, which this year had the theme: ‘Reuse and save energy as to save water’. Gozo Minister Justyne Caruana,...

A&H EATING WELL: We are what we eat

Tuesday, 30 September 2014, 10:52 Last update: about 13 years ago

  I first became aware of clean eating some years ago when I overhead health food store owner tell a customer that processed foods are unhealthy because they are packed with preservatives....

My Kind of Life

Tuesday, 30 September 2014, 10:44 Last update: about 13 years ago

  It's that time of the year again. Parents are running around buying uniforms, sewing on blazer badges, ensuring school shoes fit and that school bags are still trendy enough for...

A mother’s courage

Tuesday, 30 September 2014, 10:19 Last update: about 13 years ago

When you meet 5-year-old Samuel Pace you cannot help loving him. His smile, the expression on his face as he focuses on winning one of his lego play station games, his warm and tender embrace as...

People who really care

Sunday, 28 September 2014, 21:12 Last update: about 13 years ago

Since it was set up over 20 years ago, CareMalta has always believed that its success hinges mainly on the quality of services provided by its employees. For this reason, the company always ensures...

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