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Italian master gelatiera reveals latest ice-cream trends

Thursday, 2 May 2019, 15:13 Last update: about 7 years ago

Based in Parma, a group of experts at Antica Gelateria del Corso are constantly searching for new products. Striving for excellence over the years, the close collaboration between confectionery...

Marsovin Celebrates 100th Anniversary

Thursday, 2 May 2019, 11:02 Last update: about 7 years ago

On 27 April Marsovin, Malta's household name synonymous with premium locally-produced wines, celebrated its 100th anniversary in the distinguished presence of Prime Minister Joseph Muscat and Mrs...

UN: Gene editing for human reproduction is 'irresponsible'

Thursday, 2 May 2019, 10:25 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

A panel convened by the World Health Organization said it would be "irresponsible" for scientists to use gene editing for reproductive purposes, but stopped short of calling for a ban. The...

Special evaluations can help seniors cope with cancer care

Wednesday, 1 May 2019, 10:24 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Before she could start breast cancer treatment, Nancy Simpson had to walk in a straight line, count backward from 20 and repeat a silly phrase. It was all part of a special kind of medical...

Soccer's treatment of head injuries under new scrutiny

Tuesday, 30 April 2019, 10:23 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

With soccer's treatment of head injuries again under scrutiny, Switzerland has withdrawn defender Fabian Schaer from its next European Championship qualifying game. Schaer was briefly knocked...

Smoking strong pot daily raises psychosis risk, study finds

Monday, 29 April 2019, 10:21 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Smoking high-potency marijuana every day could increase the chances of developing psychosis by nearly five times, according to the biggest-ever study to examine the impact of pot on psychotic disorder...

Pledge Blue - Share Blue - Wear Blue - Celebrate Blue

Saturday, 27 April 2019, 14:31 Last update: about 7 years ago

Blue is the colour associated with Autism and April is Autism Awareness  Month. For 2019 Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), was the chosen theme for European Day of Speech and Language Therapy. The...

The MSPCA kicks off #DontEatCruelty

Friday, 26 April 2019, 13:10 Last update: about 7 years ago

Dave Wise is editor of online sports magazine Trek and Run. He ran the Malta Marathon in 2018 to raise funds for the MSPCA. The MSPCA was pleased to receive news that Dave will be running in...

More aging Americans are using pot to soothe what ails them

Friday, 26 April 2019, 10:01 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

The group of white-haired folks — some pushing walkers, others using canes — arrive right on time at the gates of Laguna Woods Village, an upscale retirement community in the picturesque...

Monkey birth a step to saving fertility of boys with cancer

Thursday, 25 April 2019, 10:00 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Scientists are closing in on a way to help young boys undergoing cancer treatment preserve their future fertility — and the proof is the first monkey born from the experimental...

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