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Study confirms flu increases risk of heart attack in elderly

Monday, 5 March 2018, 14:43 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

As if the flu wasn't bad enough already: Researchers have confirmed that flu sharply increases the risk of heart attack for older people. Doctors have long known that flu can trigger heart...

Romance, bold colours, a protest at London Fashion Week

Monday, 5 March 2018, 14:33 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

It's time for London to enjoy its stint as the center of the fashion universe. London Fashion Week kicked off Friday with catwalk shows by Bora Aksu and Mulberry, and headliners over the next few...

Scientists successfully clone monkeys; are humans up next?

Saturday, 3 March 2018, 14:41 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

For the first time, researchers have used the cloning technique that produced Dolly the sheep to create healthy monkeys, bringing science an important step closer to being able to do the same with...

London Fashion: Erdem shows fancy florals; Kane goes for sex

Saturday, 3 March 2018, 14:30 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

London Fashion Week saw a flurry of shows emphasizing romance and femininity, often with exquisite workmanship and dashes of mystery and drama. Dresses dominated the runway. Christopher Kane...

Push to better track living kidney donors' long-term health

Friday, 2 March 2018, 14:39 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

The big unknown when someone donates a kidney: The long-term health consequences. Now the U.S. is taking a step toward finally tracking how living donors fare over decades — just as candidates...

London fashion: 70s vibe at Mouret, glamour from Temperley

Friday, 2 March 2018, 14:28 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Could fusty-looking tapestry and army boots look desirable? Roland Mouret and Temperley worked their magic at London Fashion Week catwalk shows Sunday, showcasing their latest womenswear styles for...

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