‘Ultra-processed foods might not be the real villain in our diets’
Two experts explain what actually makes people like a food? And what drives them to overeat – not just enjoy it, but keep eating after hunger has passed
What does pocket money teach children?
It can offer social as well as financial education says Gaby Harris - but does it teach them what you expect?
Dancing nuns on the big screen in Hollywood
Nuns dance on a boat in Malta and nuns are a staple on the Hollywood screen – even as they disappear from real life. What’s behind our timeless obsession?
‘Stop calling these small winged children cherubs’
Your mental image of a cherub is completely unlike the cherubs of biblical tradition. The history of the Western art of celestial creatures should be rewritten
Between stories and histories: An interview with Kassia St Clair
Joseph Caruana introduces one of the seven guest authors at the 20th edition of the Malta Mediterranean Literature Festival
From arthritis to nausea: five ways ginger could benefit your health
Ginger does more than spice up your stir-fry. Research shows it may ease nausea, reduce inflammation and even support heart health
Premier League: how kit colours impact performance
From red success to grey failure, kit colours appear to impact performance. What is your team's kit going to mean for their results this season?
Menopause and brain fog: why lifestyle medicine could make a difference
Sleep, physical activity, property nutrition and stress management can also support cognitive health, Maria Pertl and Lisa Mellon say
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of Spazju Kreattiv at St James Cavalier
Shahed Bensaid and Sarah Deshayes Borg look back at the development of this extraordinary space of art, creativity and history
Can air conditioning really make you sick?
A microbiologist explains why there is a risk of irritated respiratory systems, airborne infections, sick buildings and more