Health

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has made a significant change to its childhood vaccine recommendations, reducing the number of universally recommended vaccines from 17 to 11. This decision has sparked debate…

Mater Dei Hospital in Malta is grappling with a substantial financial burden, with over €13 million in unpaid hospital fees owed to the facility. As the country’s primary public hospital, Mater Dei provides critical healthcare…

A new hospital procedure is revolutionizing the way blood clots are treated, offering hope to patients suffering from life-threatening conditions. The procedure involves using advanced devices, such as stent-retrievers and catheters, to mechanically remove blood…

Doctors in England are set to go on a five-day strike starting this week, despite the surge in flu cases, after rejecting the government’s latest offer on working conditions. The British Medical Association (BMA) announced…

As the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus swiftly spreads over regions of Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas, health authorities are asking travelers to take precautions. According to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC),…

The Trump-Vance Administration’s decision to stop U.S. support for Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has generated alarm among international health professionals and political leaders, thereby obscuring a historic $9 billion pledging summit held in Brussels. World…

Recently, Queen Mary University of London held an instructional seminar on breast cancer treatment with a varied crowd of medical practitioners, students, and members of the general public. The Action for Breast Cancer Foundation and…

Former Australian of the Year and melanoma researcher, Richard Scolyer has revealed that his brain cancer returned and he might have three months to live. “Unfortunately there is a larger volume of quickly growing brain…

Doctors’ union directives could have an impact on a few fitness centres, however nurses live steadfast in providing crucial care. Introduction The Malta Union of Midwives and Nurses (MUMN) has confirmed that nurses will preserve…