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Poll: Edit baby genes for health, not smarts

Monday, 21 January 2019, 11:15 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Most Americans say it would be OK to use gene-editing technology to create babies protected against a variety of diseases — but a new poll finds they'd draw the line at changing DNA so children...

Pizza Hut St Julian’s reopens its doors

Friday, 18 January 2019, 11:00 Last update: about 7 years ago The Malta Business Weekly

Pizza Hut St Julian's boasts a fresh new look after an extensive refurbishment. Reopening in time for the Christmas festive season, the new design adds a casual layer of authenticity and humour to the...

AP analysis: Unemployment, income affect life expectancy

Friday, 18 January 2019, 09:02 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Even your lifespan can be local. Researchers have long said that health disparities are heavily influenced by where you live. New data from the National Center for Health Statistics show just how...

Want to live longer? Consider the ethics

Thursday, 17 January 2019, 09:00 Last update: about 7 years ago The Conversation

Life extension – using science to slow or halt human aging so that people live far longer than they do naturally – may one day be possible.    Big business is taking this...

Think teens need the sex talk? Older adults may need it even more

Wednesday, 16 January 2019, 08:58 Last update: about 7 years ago The Conversation

Humans are sexual beings. This urge does not stop when the clock strikes 60. Or even 90. Young adults may deny older relatives are having sex, but sexual activity is a strong indicator of healthy...

The EuroMillions causes a real buzz in Malta

Tuesday, 15 January 2019, 09:00 Last update: about 7 years ago

Tonight’s EuroMillions jackpot has reached a staggering €46million, and lottery fans everywhere are putting their lucky numbers to the test. But it’s the news that you can bet on the...

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