The role of a chest physiotherapist: responsibilities and procedures | MHSA
Written by Wayne Spiteri Physiotherapists are currently on the frontline assisting coronavirus patients during this pandemic. “Physiotherapy” is no new word for us – we […]
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Survival guide during the quarantine period | MHSA
It’s easy to let ‘social distancing’ or ‘avoiding leaving the house’ get to us during a time filled with panic, uncertainties, and ever-changing updates from […]
A cry for health | MHSA talks domestic violence
DISCLAIMER: The following article may contain triggering and sensitive material regarding the topic of domestic violence. Should any material evoke sensitivity, we advise refraining from […]
Safe drive, stay alive | MHSA
Christmas, a time often described as the most wonderful of the year, is once again upon us! With tinsel and fairy lights everywhere, being close […]
The Hangover Aid | MHSA
Written by Gail Bonnici Consumed too many Big G’s glasses last night? Those shameless, mysterious, Footloose pitchers got the better of you? It’s okay! It’s […]
Don't risk it, Prevent it | MHSA
How it all started… Towards the end of the 20th century, an epidemic started across the globe. Around the time of the 80s, when great […]
Yes, Movember is just as important as Pink October | MHSA
With Pink October closed off, a new month of awareness is amongst us; Movember. This month is presented to the public in the form of […]
The Pledge for Veg.
Vegan (vee-gun) Definition: A peculiar breed of human beings who, out of their own volition, decide to abstain from the consumption of all animal products. […]
Easy & Essential: Check Yourself!
A self-breast examination is an important and easy procedure that anyone can do. Performing a breast self-exam can be an important way to find breast […]
Dear Health Science Freshers | MHSA
Dear Health Science freshers; This week you are about to commence the much-awaited journey to university. Feeling overwhelmed, tense, confused, scared, excited, and a million […]
MHSA’s official guide to fitness on campus
European Week of Sport As Faculty of Health Sciences students, MHSA’s members strive towards health promotion and disease prevention. It was hence vital for us […]
MHSA’s guide to losing weight, no Fit Tea needed
We can try to eat less and think this will solve our problems. But losing weight and becoming healthier actually means adopting a healthier lifestyle. […]
Breastfeeding like a Boss A** Mum
As World Breastfeeding Week comes to a close, we feel it is essential to tackle all aspects of breastfeeding. This includes the importance of the […]
10 Health lies we’ve all been told before | MHSA
1. You can catch a cold from the cold? The common cold is more often than not caught from a virus called rhinovirus. Every mother/ […]
We’re not all nurses | MHSA’s rundown of UM Health Courses
The ever-growing world of health sciences is often misunderstood. A lot of people look at us as the bottom of the food chain when it comes […]
A Month for Women’s Health | MHSA
This past month MHSA has been campaigning for women’s health in a series of events to raise awareness, inform and create a safe space to […]
Caught the flu? Antibiotics WON’T help you
You can’t solve everything by asking your family doctor to prescribe you some fancy pills. Some things like influenza and other viruses you just have […]
The IVF Law – What’s New? | MHSA
IVF stands for in vitro fertilization, embryo development, and implantation. It is one of the most effective forms of Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART). Most people opt […]
Flu Vaccine – Debunking the Myths | MHSA
Every year a new flu vaccine is available with the infection control unit highly suggesting that people take the vaccine. The vaccine is always available […]