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Test could predict which teen boys get depression

Saturday, 1 March 2014, 16:29 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

A saliva test for teenage boys with mild symptoms of depression could help identify those who will later develop major depression, a new study says.   Researchers measured the stress hormone...

Street stylists steal scene at London Fashion Week

Saturday, 1 March 2014, 16:10 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Can't get a ticket to a catwalk show? Use a little imagination, and you can star in your own.   The fashion world may be notoriously snooty and exclusive, but a thriving street...

Study disputes value of routine mammograms

Friday, 28 February 2014, 16:27 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

A Canadian study that many experts say has major flaws has revived debate about the value of mammograms. The research suggests that these screening X-rays do not lower the risk of dying of breast...

Sicilian fairy tale, nomadic spirit infuse Milan

Friday, 28 February 2014, 16:09 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Hilary Swank, Eva Herzigova and Monica Bellucci gave Milan FashionWeek a burst of star power on Sunday, the fifth day of Milan Fashion Week that featured womenswear previews for next...

More talking to babies helps their brains

Thursday, 27 February 2014, 16:25 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Using videos or flash cards to teach tots may not be the best idea. Simply talking to babies is key to building crucial language and vocabulary skills — but sooner is better, and long sentences...

Dolce&Gabbana, a Sicilian fairytale

Thursday, 27 February 2014, 16:08 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Never has little Red Riding Hood been so fashionable.   In Dolce&Gabbana's Sicilian fairy tale collection, she enters in a green cape with a pair of applique red wolves sitting...

Greek financial crisis tied to worsening health

Wednesday, 26 February 2014, 16:24 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Researchers say they have found new evidence that Greece's financial crisis is taking a toll on the health of its citizens, including rising rates of HIV, tuberculosis, depression and even infant...

Cavalli turns up temperature with fiery looks

Wednesday, 26 February 2014, 16:06 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Roberto Cavalli turned up the temperature on Milan Fashion Week with a ring of fire in the center of his tented runway, while fashion newcomers au jour le jour are creating a buzz...

Citroen’s latest Picasso: right up there with the best MPV’s

Wednesday, 26 February 2014, 11:37 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

First impressions are positive, with a light and airy interior emphasised by the large glass area and panoramic windscreen.  This latest Citroen C4 Picasso is of a spacious and comfortable car,...

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