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US: Heroin deaths doubled in much of the country

Saturday, 11 October 2014, 14:22 Last update: about 11 years ago

Deaths from heroin overdose doubled in just two years in much of the United States, a new government study says. The annual number of U.S. drug overdose deaths has been growing for more than 20...

Stars attend Gaultier's final ready-to-wear show

Saturday, 11 October 2014, 14:03 Last update: about 11 years ago

It was adieu to Jean Paul Gaultier's ready-to-wear. The one-time enfant terrible, who turned fashion on its head and Madonna's bra into a feminist symbol, gave his last curtain call Saturday to a...

US issues new rules for university germ research

Friday, 10 October 2014, 14:21 Last update: about 11 years ago

The Obama administration is tightening oversight of high-stakes scientific research involving dangerous germs that could raise biosecurity concerns, imposing new safety rules on universities and other...

Salma Hayek at Stella McCartney's girl power show

Friday, 10 October 2014, 14:02 Last update: about 11 years ago

She has a Beatle dad, hosts palpitating, must-see fashion shows in the grandest Paris opera house, and attracted celebrities including Salma Hayek, Neneh Cherry and Natalia Vodianova to...

Gluten timing does not prevent celiac disease

Thursday, 9 October 2014, 14:20 Last update: about 11 years ago

Two studies give disappointing news for parents looking for a way to prevent celiac disease in babies at higher risk for it because of family history. Neither breast-feeding nor timing the start of...

Paris shows evoke Audrey Hepburn, Pre-Raphaelites

Thursday, 9 October 2014, 13:48 Last update: about 11 years ago

What does Audrey Hepburn have in common with the Pre-Raphaelites? The answer: they are all part of the myriad of inspirations found on the first full day of Paris' ready-to-wear shows...

Clues to how people bounce back from surgery

Wednesday, 8 October 2014, 14:19 Last update: about 11 years ago

One of the big frustrations of surgery: There's little way to know if a patient will be a fast or slow healer, someone who feels back to normal in a week or is out of work for a month with lingering...

Mugler show proves there's life after Lady Gaga

Wednesday, 8 October 2014, 13:46 Last update: about 11 years ago

Following the departure of designer Nicola Formichetti - and, with him, his friend Lady Gaga, who brought renewed interest to the house - there's been a lot of speculation about what the future...

Sensational Sundays at The Westin Dragonara Resort begin

Wednesday, 8 October 2014, 11:55 Last update: about 11 years ago

The award winning Terrace Restaurant at The Westin Dragonara Resort shall be launching the famous Sunday Lunch Buffet today, 5 October with a truly delicious and vast spread, featuring dishes from...

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