World Family Doctor Day is celebrated on 19 May - an initiative of the World Organisation of Family Doctors (Wonca), which is a global organisation that represents family physicians and general...

Childhood obesity has become a significant public health issue in recent years, with rates rising globally at an alarming rate. Obesity not only affects physical health but also has profound...

Eating more dietary fiber may help prevent Type 2 diabetes by promoting beneficial gut bacteria and substances produced during metabolism, according to new research in Hispanic...

The Malta Eczema Society (MES) was established in 2001 with an important mission - to provide support, information and practical advice to individuals and families affected by eczema. Recognising the...

Introduction Obesity is a multifactorial disease, leading to adverse health outcomes. Being on a steady increase around the world, obesity has become the new pandemic affecting people's lives...

Your therapy questions answered There's a lot of uncertainty and confusion about what happens in the therapy room. In fact, I'm often pleasantly surprised that, despite the uncertainty and...

Too much exposure to bright outdoor lights at night may increase a person's stroke risk, new research suggests. The study involved more than 28,000 people living in a large city in China....

Do you ever feel spacey, distracted and worn down toward the end of a long work-related task – especially if that task is entirely a mental one? For over a century, psychologists have been...

Exciting news for Malta! Remedies is proud to introduce the island's first ever drive-thru pharmacy, conveniently located at Remedies Campus Hub. Now open Mondays to Saturdays from 6pm to 10.30pm,...

Along each side of the neck are a pair of arteries that supply blood to the brain. It's rare for one of those blood vessels to tear. But it's one of the most common causes of a stroke in younger...