There were 4,277 registered live births last year at the Public Registry in Malta and Gozo, up by 4.9 per cent over 2013, of which 53.0 per cent were boys. Boys’ names At 4.3 per cent,...

Anna Miggiani   Iodine is an essential constituent of thyroid hormones (TH). TH actively take part in critical periods of brain development during embryonic, foetal and postnatal...

Gluten is the Latin word for glue. In food science, gluten is a protein composite found in wheat and related grains, including barley and rye. Yet this protein that gives elasticity and viscosity to...

Asthma attacks all age groups but it often starts in childhood. It is characterised by recurrent attacks of breathlessness and wheezing, which can vary in severity and frequency from person to person,...

When someone is trying to harm, harass or insult you with the use of information technology- it is cyber-bulling.  Cyber-bullies try to convince you that you are a loser, that you will never...

At Disneyland Paris endless family fun awaits at the place where imagination is unlimited and memories are made together. At each of the five Disney park lands, discover a special touch of magic...

In Malta, a baby with one or more major birth defects is born every 3 days. Birth defects are a main cause of infant mortality. Between 2003 and 2012, birth defects led to 104 infant deaths,...

Becoming pregnant is a great accomplishment, an important joyful step in a woman's life. It is also filled with anticipation, and a sense of attachment with the new child in the making. One key topic...

At age 3, Angelica Lopez is helping to break a sound barrier for deaf children. Born without working auditory nerves, she can detect sounds for the first time - and start to mimic them - after...

The Malta Baby & Kids Directory is organising monthly workshops, aimed at fostering a sense of solidarity within our Malta Baby & Kids community. Locally, there seems to be a lack of...