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Gene therapy helps boys with 'Lorenzo's Oil' disease

Tuesday, 17 October 2017, 10:28 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

The fledgling field of gene therapy has scored another win: An experimental treatment seemed to help boys with the inherited nerve disease featured in the movie "Lorenzo's Oil." Fifteen of the 17...

Vergara says new lingerie line also assists businesswomen

Tuesday, 17 October 2017, 10:18 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

Sofia Vergara is debuting a new lingerie line, but she says it's about more than sexy underwear - it's also about empowering women in business. The "Modern Family" star promoted her EBY line in...

Stella McCartney takes on the '80s at Paris Fashion Week

Monday, 16 October 2017, 10:07 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

Boundless ideas with 80s daring were the expansive spirit of Stella McCartney's accomplished collection at Paris Fashion Week. The acid styles had some front-row celebrities recalling their heady...

Why social smoking can be just as bad for you as daily smoking

Sunday, 15 October 2017, 12:05 Last update: about 10 years ago The Conversation

It's a common justification made for behaviors that may fall outside the realm of healthy. Whether it's a drink or two or indulging in a favorite dessert, consuming small quantities, rather than...

Rich colors dominate the runway at Paris Fashion Week

Saturday, 14 October 2017, 11:09 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

Soirees merged from night to day as design houses Nina Ricci and Issey Miyake showed off color-rich creations in Friday's installment of celebrity-filled Paris Fashion Week. Here are some...

Levantina to launch Middle Eastern inspired pizza tomorrow

Friday, 13 October 2017, 17:33 Last update: about 10 years ago

Following the successful launch of its Middle Eastern inspired breakfast, Levantina Bistro Bakehouse, the bistro and bakehouse in the heart of Mriehel, will launch its Middle Eastern inspired pizza...

Early stage breast cancer: How to know whether to forgo chemo

Friday, 13 October 2017, 11:42 Last update: about 10 years ago The Conversation

There has been substantial publicity about the MINDACT trial, which could lead to changes in breast cancer treatment. The study's results suggest that women with a certain genetic profile would have a...

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