Positive Psychological Well-Being Can Improve Overall Heart Health
High levels of optimism may lead to a better diet, regular exercise and lower stress
Sweeter Dreams in a Peaceful Mind
A new study by researchers from the University of Turku, Finland and the University of Skövde, Sweden shows that people with more peace of mind in the waking state have more positive dreams, whereas those with more anxiety in the waking state have more negative…
Fish oils do not prevent heart attack or strokes in people with diabetes
Fish oil supplements do not prevent heart attacks or strokes in patients with diabetes, according to late breaking results from the ASCEND trial presented at ESC Congress 20181 and published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Take a vacation – it could prolong your life
Taking vacations could prolong life. That’s the finding of a 40-year study presented today at ESC Congress and accepted for publication in The Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging.1,2
Older adults who get physical can lower their heart disease risk
Adults in their early 60s, who spend less time sitting and more time engaged in light to vigorous physical activity, benefit with healthier levels of heart and vessel disease markers, according to new research in Journal of the American Heart Association, the Open Access Journal…
Cases of Measles in Malta
The following information has been published by the superintendent of Public Health
UPDATE Information regarding Valsartan containing products
The situation regarding valsartan containing products that may be effected has been issued by the Medicines Authority Malta The release is available on http://www.medicinesauthority.gov.mt/news-details?id=FF9F and is being reproduced below
UPDATE 2 Information regarding Valsartan containing products
The Superintendent of Public Health has just released the following
Consumption of Fast Food Linked with Asthma and Other Allergic Diseases
A new Respirology review and analysis of published studies reveals a link between fast food consumption and an increased likelihood of having asthma, wheeze, and several other allergic diseases such as pollen fever, eczema, and rhino-conjunctivitis.
Information regarding Valsartan containing products
As you know, over the past 48 hours there has been an evolving situation with regards to a number of valsartan containing products. The following is a list of resources which we feel are useful when guiding patients.
The impact of the sugar tax in Chile: a bittersweet success?
A new sugar tax introduced on soft drinks in Chile has been effective in reducing consumption of sugary drinks, new research carried out in the country has revealed.
Alcohol and Marijuana Use May Increase Risk of Condomless Sex in Young Adults
Young persons who use alcohol and/or marijuana experience heightened likelihood of condomless sex, according to a new study published in The American Journal on Addictions. This increased likelihood was greater for women than for men on days with alcohol or marijuana use, each alone but…