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Study estimates that half of US adults will be obese by 2030

Monday, 17 February 2020, 09:30 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

There's no way to sugarcoat this news: Nearly half of American adults will be obese within a decade and one-quarter will be severely so, a new report predicts. It corrects for a weakness in...

Anna Sui rolls out B-movie gothic glam at NY Fashion Week

Monday, 17 February 2020, 09:29 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Anna Sui doesn't love scary movies, but she adores illusion, especially glamorous illusion. That's one reason she turned to 1970s Italian horror, of the B movie variety, as inspiration for her...

Vitamin D in older adults

Sunday, 16 February 2020, 09:00 Last update: about 8 years ago

What is vitamin D? Vitamin D is a unique vitamin that is needed throughout life. Without it bones become weak and with very weak bones (known as osteoporosis), minimal injury can lead to...

Help save Australian wildlife at top chefs dinner

Thursday, 13 February 2020, 20:00 Last update: about 8 years ago

Foodies and animal lovers will next week have the chance to enjoy a delicious six-course dinner prepared by some of Malta's top chefs, while also helping wildlife in Australia affected by the...

Grant opportunity for students in Malta

Thursday, 13 February 2020, 14:05 Last update: about 8 years ago

Today's world is more complex than ever. Complexity means that the challenges faced need diverse teams of people working together to match them. SciCulture (ERASMUS+ funded) is a week long intensive...

Vassallo Group employees dress down for Puttinu Cares

Thursday, 13 February 2020, 13:59 Last update: about 8 years ago

Vassallo Group CEO Pio Vassallo presented €8,000 collected through the group's annual dress down day to Ms Rose Bugeja, the treasurer of Puttinu Cares. The presentation took place at...

Monse creatives still see themselves as fashion outsiders

Wednesday, 12 February 2020, 10:34 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Monse founders Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia are stars in the fashion business — they're also the creatives behind Oscar de la Renta — but they see themselves as outsiders in the...

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