ALS activist Bjorn Formosa rushed to hospital: pleas for prayers

Sep 5 2022

After ALS activist Bjorn Formosa was rushed to Mater Dei Hospital, many friends and loved ones of the beloved figure issued pleas for the public to keep him in their prayers.

A post on Facebook uploaded by his friends revealed that Bjorn had to be admitted to hospital with urgency as a result of prostate stns.

‘Due to his condition, Bjorn cannot undergo an operation. We appeal to you to keep him in your prayers.’ Bjorn was diagnosed with ALS, which is a neurodegenerative neuromuscular disease.

The disease results in the progressive loss of motor neurone that control voluntary muscles. Having been diagnosed with it in 2015, Bjorn created a legacy of working and building houses for people suffering from such diseases.

On behalf of MaltaDaily, our thoughts go out to Bjorn and all his loved ones.

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25 year old’s life at risk due to electric shock

Sep 5 2022

A 25-year-old man is currently at risk of dying after suffering an electric shock whilst carrying out maintenance works.

Police revealed yesterday that their assistance was needed at around 1330pm in a Triq il-Gdida, Paola residence.

Preliminary investigations showed that the 25-year-old Birzebbuga resident was electrocuted whilst working in the residence. The Mann was given assistance by a medial team and taken to Mater Dei Hospital where he was certified as suffering from grievous injuries.

An inquiry is underway, as are police investigations.

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Almost half of all cancer deaths can be prevented, scientists suggest

Sep 4 2022

After analysis close to 10 years’ worth of data related to the largest ‘risk factors’ in the world, a study in peer-reviewed medical journal The Lancet suggests that almost half of all cancer deaths can be avoided.

Exploring various factors related to cancer, a group of researchers analysed the links with multiple risk factors which can be avoided such as smoking, consuming alcohol and being overweight.

Smoking remains the leading cancer risk factor across the globe but field experts highlight how other substantial contributors vary.

The researchers, from the University of Washington’s School of Medicine, highlight how the combined factors contribute to an equivalent of 44 percent of all cancer deaths, with 50.6 percent of male deaths in 2019 being due to risk factors, compared to the 36.3 percent of female deaths.

“Cancer risk reduction efforts must be coupled with comprehensive cancer control strategies that include efforts to support early diagnosis and effective treatment,” the study says.

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Heinz launch pre-stained clothing line with REAL ketchup stains

Sep 4 2022

Global condiment giant Heinz has always been one to sauce it up and their latest project is most certainly different gravy. That’s right, Heinz have launched a line of sustainable second-hand clothing with actual ketchup pre-stained on the clothes.

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Collaborating with resale platform thredUP for its Vintage Drip collection, the line features a whopping 157 pieces of clothing ‘intentionally designed to be inclusive across size and gender’, with the proceeds going to non-profit Rise Against Hunger which aims to address global hunger.

The iconic brand says that the ketchup stain is a ‘statement’, with brand manager Alyssa Cicero arguing that a splash of ketchup adds to ones outfit.

“While Heinz is recognised globally for its iconic glass bottle, keystone and slow-pouring ketchup, we saw an opportunity to view the stain we’ve been leaving on clothes as another iconic brand symbol and change the narrative from a stain to a statement”, Cicero added.

Send this to someone who puts ketchup on EVERYTHING.

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