When talking about persistent pain, we need to start by clarifying a few things. Take the nomenclature, for instance. You probably think of long-standing pain as chronic pain. Health care...

Unwanted body hair is an issue that sends women running to beauty salons, keeping therapists busy for hours on end. In an aesthetically driven world, visible body hair - common on arms, upper lip,...

This Fashion Week, designers have come up with widely varying ways to comment, either overtly or not, on the nation's political situation. Naeem Khan decided to use poetry. As the final...

Sensitive teeth are a common problem, affecting as many as 40% of the population. If you wince when you sip a hot drink or when you eat a cold food like ice cream, then you probably have sensitive...

Mindful of the price point, designers were not churning out looks that could be tossed into a suitcase for a fanciful journey, but rather pieces that could hang in the closet for years to come, even...

Being single frightens some. Others embrace singlehood gladly.  Some people badly want to be in a relationship because they are afraid of loneliness. Others say being single was the most...

A friend's 5-year-old daughter was recently diagnosed with coeliac disease. What was meant to be a precautionary blood test turned out to be a life-changing event. The news triggered memories of my...

IF YOU'RE A DAUGHTER-IN-LAW A mother-in-law who rubs you the wrong way or hurts you emotionally can drive a wedge between you and your husband. Here's how you can protect yourself and preserve...

Some people need to be the centre of attention. Others are happy to let things go by. Where do you fit in? 1.    You are at a restaurant and you ordered steak with sauce on the...

On 13 February, Maltese-owned EC English Language Centres sent a team of eight enthusiastic EC staff volunteers hailing from all over the world, including Korea, the UK, the US, Canada and Malta, to...