Malta’s first National Patient Safety strategy 2026–2035 continues
On World Patient Safety Day, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Health Ian Borg reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to safer care as implementation of Malta’s
MEP Peter Agius: EU health funding must deliver innovations across Europe
From innovation and medicines to investment and resilience, health is increasingly tied to Europe’s wider political choices. In Strasbourg, we had the opportunity to hear from
| WOMEN'S HEALTH
Could the Mediterranean diet improve fertility treatment success?
During pregnancy, many women get food cravings, hear that they should “eat for two,” and often talk about what is healthy for the baby while
Women outlive men but face greater health burdens
In films, men and women are sometimes portrayed as competing over which pain is greater—childbirth or a man’s ability to endure hardship. In real life,
| MEN'S HEALTH
TENA launches washable boxers for men, combining everyday style with discreet leak protection
TENA introduces new men’s reusable underwear designed to look and feel like regular boxers, helping men stay confident and in control without compromise. Essity, the
High blood sugar may have a negative impact on men’s sexual health
Declines in sperm movement, erectile function may be linked to elevated blood sugar. Metabolic health factors, including small increases in blood sugar, are the main
| MEDICAL NEWS
Stradiņš Hospital performs Latvia’s first complex laryngeal reconstruction surgery
Surgeons at Stradiņš Hospital have successfully performed a complex laryngeal reconstructive procedure on a patient with severe laryngeal stenosis. Thanks to the coordinated efforts of
Wegovy pill launches in the UAE as Novo Nordisk expands global access to obesity care
Novo Nordisk has announced the launch of Wegovy® pill (semaglutide tablets) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the first country outside the United States to make
