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5 questions to ask your aging parents' doctors

Tuesday, 20 March 2018, 13:17 Last update: about 9 years ago The Conversation

The population of seniors, or people age 65 or over, in the United States neared 48 million last year and is steadily growing. Consequently, millions of adult children find themselves taking care of...

Chloe goes romantic in Paris; Kenzo pays homage to Rousseau

Tuesday, 20 March 2018, 13:08 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

A romantic Victorian spirit infused many of the fluid dresses and silk shirts shown Thursday at Chloe during Paris Fashion Week's fall-winter 2018 shows. Kenzo channeled painter Henri Rousseau's...

What the flu does to your body, and why it makes you feel so awful

Monday, 19 March 2018, 12:27 Last update: about 9 years ago The Conversation

Every year, from 5 to 20 percent of the people in the United States will become infected with influenza virus. An average of 200,000 of these people will require hospitalization and up to 50,000 will...

Scientists aim at joint injuries that can trigger arthritis

Sunday, 18 March 2018, 12:25 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Arthritis isn't always from the wear and tear of getting older — younger adults too often get it after suffering knee or ankle injuries. Now researchers are hunting a way to stave off the...

Balmain goes disco as Issey Miyake wraps up at Paris shows

Sunday, 18 March 2018, 12:06 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

"The Oscars, the Oscars," was the refrain used by Paris Fashion Week organizers to explain the low-key turnout Friday for top stars who normally flock to the City of Light's coveted front...

Marijuana's 4/20 holiday tied to rise in fatal car crashes

Saturday, 17 March 2018, 12:23 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Marijuana users' self-proclaimed holiday is linked with a slight increase in fatal U.S. car crashes, an analysis of 25 years of data found. The study lacks evidence on whether pot was involved in...

Versace, Cavalli, Etro, Marras update their design DNA

Saturday, 17 March 2018, 11:54 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

For anyone wanting to unlock the DNA of Milan ready-to-wear, a new museum exhibition surveying three decades of Italian fashion offers some keys. Echoes of styles and trends on display in the...

Will Malta see a €367M Powerball Jackpot win tonight?

Saturday, 17 March 2018, 10:00 Last update: about 9 years ago

Currently, the Powerball has a huge €367M to be won, and now, thanks to Jackpot.com, you don't have to be in the United States to win this huge prize thanks to the internet...

Milan's wacky, wonderful fashion week closes on quiet note

Friday, 16 March 2018, 11:52 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

After Gucci's heads and Dolce & Gabbana's drones, Milan Fashion Week wrapped up Monday on a tranquil note with shows by Japanese designers. The six days of previews for next fall and winter...

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