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How 'completely avoidable' measles cases continue to climb

Tuesday, 26 March 2019, 09:35 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

The U.S. has counted more measles cases in the first two months of this year than in all of 2017 — and part of the rising threat is misinformation that makes some parents balk at a crucial...

Officials see no link between miscarriage risk and flu shots

Friday, 22 March 2019, 09:23 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Health officials say further research has not found a miscarriage risk for women who get annual flu shots. Two years ago, a puzzling study found women who had miscarriages between 2010 and 2012...

Renault celebrates 200,000 electric vehicle sales across Europe

Thursday, 21 March 2019, 16:09 Last update: about 9 years ago

Renault has topped the 200,000 mark for sales of electric vehicles in Europe. At the same time, it has crossed a symbolic milestone in France with 100,000 vehicles registered. This double achievement...

Celebrating the Doctorate in Pharmacy

Thursday, 21 March 2019, 11:39 Last update: about 9 years ago

The year 2018 marked the fifth intake of students for the Doctorate in Pharmacy degree (https://www.um.edu.mt/courses/overview/PPDPHRFTT6-2018-9-O) at UM. This important milestone was...

How old is too old to drive?

Thursday, 21 March 2019, 09:21 Last update: about 9 years ago The Conversation

When Britain’s Prince Philip crashed his Land Rover into another vehicle on Jan. 17, 2019, many people were surprised that he was still driving at age 97. Many thought that surely someone...

Malta’s first DOK and IĠT Wines Appreciation Event

Thursday, 21 March 2019, 09:10 Last update: about 9 years ago

In a unique first of its kind event, 10 prestigious wineries unite hosting a wine appreciation spectacular; celebrating the reds, whites, rosés and sparkling wines which illustrate...

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