Health (Page 10)

erectile dysfunction

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Male impotence or what is now known in sexual medicine as erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common condition where an individual cannot get or maintain a penile erection. This difficulty may lead to a loss of sexual intimacy and usually effects the mental health of both partners in a relationship. According to the American Urological Association, ED effects close to 30 million males causing difficulties with self-esteem, relationships, depression, and anxiety. A literature review carried out by Anna Kessler and colleagues in 2019 noted that most of the studies carried out on the incidence of erectile dysfunction suggested that it increases with age. However, erectileRead More…

understanding disability

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Sitting in one of the university lecture halls, eyes wide open, I crouched forward placing all my efforts to consume every single word uttered by the lecturer who was introducing us students to a new way of understanding disability. The explanation provided was promptly broken down into fragments, incessantly trying to place order in my brain by integrating the meaning of the reasoning that was being provided.  Suddenly it felt like something clicked, a rush of adrenaline pushed through my veins, I jumped and squiggled on my seat… “ AAAHAAA… That’s it! Yes! How could I not think of disability in this way before?” DisabilityRead More…

day to night makeup tutorial

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Hi all, so finally everywhere is re-opening and we can start to enjoy some socialising once again! So I’ve decided to come up with a video tutorial on how you can quickly change up your look from day to night with some simple steps in this day to night makeup tutorial – perfect for the woman on the go. Step by step instructions and products: Step 1: Grab an eyeshadow palette of your choice, preferably with neutral tones. I’m using the “Naughty” palette by Huda Beauty which can be purchased online from CultBeauty. As for makeup brushes mine are by BHCosmetics which I purchased fromRead More…

happiness

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Philosophy student Ana Tortell shares her past personal quest for happiness with the hopes of bringing clarity to anyone who can relate… I was going through some old pieces that I had written to myself as attempts to find some clarity, and I wound up coming across this. It was written over a year ago while I was going through a very confusing period regarding my future. Reading it now makes me notice a certain timeless relevance, so I decided to share it with you all – in the hopes that someone can relate and find clarity in it themselves. I’m currently speaking to anRead More…

pregnancy scans and tests available in malta

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Mark Cordina is a Specialist in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department at Mater Dei Hospital. He is strongly involved in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Ultrasound Department at Mater Dei, supervising and training both doctors and radiographers. He has worked at King’s College Hospital London specifically in the Early Pregnancy and Gynaecology Assessment Unit and then in the Harris Birthright Feto-Maternal Medicine Research centre where he received sub-speciality training in ultrasound and feto-maternal medicine. He is certified by the Fetal Medicine Foundation (UK) to perform First Trimester Screening (Nuchal Scans) and Anomaly Scans amongst other things. He also has a Masters Degree in Maternal-Fetal Medicine withRead More…

BRCA positive

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In several countries, including Malta, there was an increase in the number of women asking for genetic testing when Angelina Jolie announced in May 2013 that she had a double mastectomy based on a BRCA positive test. BRCA testing is recommended for individuals with a strong family history of breast or ovarian cancer. According to the Centres for the Disease Control and Prevention in the US there are 3 subgroups which develop increased risk of developing breast cancer. These include: those with relatives who developed breast cancer before age 50 those who develop breast cancer themselves before age 50 those who have a male relativeRead More…

the right eye by nicole calleja

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In: Fashion and Beauty, Health, Inspirational Women, Women

At Wham we promote women – here’s the next hard working woman in our series – At just 20, Nicole studies, works and also finds time for her passion and to inspire others. Here’s what she had to say about her Instagram space – The Right Eye My page on Instagram is focused solely on creating artwork, reviewing makeup products, and lately giving out helpful makeup tips and tricks. I started my page about 2 years ago, and I have come a long way. As a kid I always had a passion for art and somehow that evolved into various media, including Makeup. My goalRead More…

Menstrual Changes Following COVID-19 Vaccination

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As we are currently pacing through the COVID-19 vaccination program rollout, a proportion of women from various countries are claiming menstrual changes following COVID-19 vaccination. Some women have claimed that they’ve experienced unusual, shorter or longer, lighter or heavier periods following vaccination. Whilst experts seem to be contradicting such reports, Wham.com.mt asked the question directly to Maltese women. Before listening to real women’s experiences, let us evaluate the current scientific evidence available on the subject. Scientific Evidence on Menstrual Changes following COVID-19 Vaccination Unfortunately, although I’ve searched thoroughly for evidence based information on the subject, there doesn’t seem to be much out yet, most probablyRead More…

5 minute makeup for mums

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Always on a hurry? No worry, we at wham have got you covered with 5 minute makeup for mums or any busy woman by our lovely and talented Kim! It’s Mother’s Day and what better way to celebrate them than to help them out with a quick and simple makeup routine. Not everyone is comfortable using makeup and let’s face it; the beauty world is pretty overwhelming with all it’s different choices, even I get confused and I’m a professional! I’m not a Mum but I know for a fact that being a mum is a full time job and you’ll be lucky to evenRead More…

ellen probiotic tampon review

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The word ‘period’ can be easily associated with negative aspects such as cramps, mood swings, bloating and uneasiness, especially where irregularity is concerned. This, coupled with the diversity of products available to choose from, may create unnecessary tension. I must admit that as a writer, when I was asked to review Ellen Probiotic Tampons I felt quite taken aback. See, as a woman I’ve had my share of unsatisfactory menstrual hygiene product tries in the past (I admit I am quite fussy!), and had finally settled on using menstrual cups. However, as a mature student nurse, the word ‘Probiotic’ caught my eye, and I feltRead More…