Icelandic carrier Play has secured an air operator certificate (AOC) for its new Maltese subsidiary as part of a restructuring process. The new carrier, known as Play Europe, plans to offer ...

We know having high cholesterol isn't good for our health, but new research has found people who have low levels of "bad" cholesterol in their blood have a reduced risk of dementia. The research, ...

In the early Noughties, "cholesterol" became a bit of a buzzword, with campaigns and advertisements telling us we should care about it – and seek to maintain healthy levels. And although its ...

She also writes regularly for Maltese journals, including The Sunday Times of Malta, and delivers professional development sessions for teachers in various schools. Ebejer Grech graduated as a ...

Statins are often prescribed to lower cholesterol levels, but not everyone responds to statin treatment. Other medications, such as sequestrants, PCSK9 inhibitors, cholesterol absorption ...

Abela has something to do with Putin’s successes on the front. Abela sold Maltese passports to key Putin allies. Over one-fourth of all passports were sold to Russians. Abela gave hundreds of ...

Statins can reduce the risk of dementia among those who already have low cholesterol, a study has suggested. People taking the cholesterol-busting drugs were less likely to develop dementia ...

Chronic stress can trigger changes in your body that can increase cholesterol levels. People at risk of heart disease from high cholesterol may benefit from stress management techniques.

Feb. 3, 2025 — Low-density lipoproteins (LDL) -- commonly known as bad cholesterol -- have long been on scientists' radar as a major contributor to heart disease. But these microscopic ...

Apart from poor diet and lack of physical activities, many other reasons also contribute to increasing cholesterol levels.

Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, or “bad” cholesterol, collects in the walls of the blood vessels, causing them to narrow. High-density lipoprotein (HDL), or “good” cholesterol ...

If you have high cholesterol, you have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. That can include coronary heart disease, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease. High cholesterol has also been ...