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Chanel: Iconic couturier Karl Lagerfeld has died

Tuesday, 19 February 2019, 13:22 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Chanel's iconic couturier, Karl Lagerfeld, whose accomplished designs as well as trademark white ponytail, high starched collars and dark enigmatic glasses dominated high fashion for the last 50...

Consensual sex is key to happiness and good health, science says

Tuesday, 19 February 2019, 09:31 Last update: about 8 years ago The Conversation

As we approach Valentine’s Day, it’s nice to celebrate love and, one the best parts about it, sex. As a doctor and epidemiologist who studies sex, I bring good news for Valentine’s...

Why Congo's Ebola outbreak still going strong

Monday, 18 February 2019, 09:29 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo, the second deadliest in history, marks six months on Friday and is moving toward the major border city of Goma, a development that would greatly complicate any...

Ted Baker opens his first store in Malta

Friday, 15 February 2019, 14:12 Last update: about 8 years ago

Ted Baker is opening his first store in the Mediterranean island of Malta, the new store will be located in the popular shopping destination, The Point Shopping Mall. This is the perfect home for a...

Researchers see possible link between opioids, birth defect

Friday, 15 February 2019, 11:16 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Health officials are looking into a possible link between prescription opioids and a horrific birth defect. When a baby is born with its intestines hanging outside the stomach, due to a hole in...

Life after Drew

Friday, 15 February 2019, 11:06 Last update: about 8 years ago

The Life after Drew campaign was created about 2 years ago when the Abela family lost their beloved son and brother, Drew. Kenneth and Sharon, Drew's parents immediately volunteered to donate his...

Less beef, more beans. Experts say world needs a new diet

Wednesday, 13 February 2019, 11:15 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

A hamburger a week, but no more — that's about as much red meat people should eat to do what's best for their health and the planet, according to a report seeking to overhaul the world's...

New hearts forge new friendship for transplant recipients

Tuesday, 12 February 2019, 11:13 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

A suburban Detroit woman and South Side Chicago man are recovering in a Chicago hospital following rare triple transplant surgeries that gave them the healthy heart, liver and kidney each needed...

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