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Study: Genetic test predicts middle-aged obesity risk

Thursday, 30 May 2019, 12:11 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Can a genetic test identify newborns at risk of becoming severely obese by middle age? Researchers say they have come up with one, and that it might allow interventions in childhood to avoid that...

Girl believed to be tiniest newborn weighed as much as apple

Thursday, 30 May 2019, 07:50 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

When she was born, the baby girl weighed about the same as an apple. A San Diego hospital on Wednesday revealed the birth of the girl and said she is believed to be the world's tiniest surviving...

Day 7 at #MFWA19

Wednesday, 29 May 2019, 12:15 Last update: about 8 years ago

Day 7 presented the audience with a fashion dream. Two international designers of a very high calibre were on the catwalk last night. Milica Trickovic from Serbia who is here as part of an exchange...

Day 6 at #MFWA19

Wednesday, 29 May 2019, 10:09 Last update: about 8 years ago

Day 6 proved to be the busiest day at Malta Fashion Week.The audience was packed with influencers, local personalites and a high number of international guests. The night started off with Gabrielle...

Blankets, bed-sharing common in accidental baby suffocations

Monday, 27 May 2019, 12:07 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Accidental suffocation is a leading cause of injury deaths in U.S. infants and common scenarios involve blankets, bed-sharing with parents and other unsafe sleep practices, an analysis of government...

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