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Life expectancy to keep rising; S. Korean women could hit 91

Thursday, 13 April 2017, 15:59 Last update: about 10 years ago

While most people born in rich countries will live longer by 2030 - with women in South Korea projected to reach nearly 91 - Americans will continue to have one of the lowest life expectancies of any...

Givenchy appoints designer Keller, signals new direction

Thursday, 13 April 2017, 15:51 Last update: about 10 years ago

Givenchy has announced the appointment of Clare Waight Keller as its new designer - signaling a surprise change in artistic direction for the Paris fashion house. British-born Keller...

FDA links very rare cancer, 9 deaths, to breast implants

Wednesday, 12 April 2017, 15:59 Last update: about 10 years ago

Nine deaths from a very rare kind of cancer have been linked to breast implants, indicating a very low but increased risk in women with implants, according to the U.S. Food and Drug...

Cystic fibrosis patients surviving longer in Canada than US

Tuesday, 11 April 2017, 15:57 Last update: about 10 years ago

Canadians with cystic fibrosis survive about 10 years longer than Americans with the same genetic disease, according to startling new research that raises questions about how to improve...

Chloe designer's swan song in Paris; fashion gets political

Tuesday, 11 April 2017, 15:49 Last update: about 10 years ago

Solange Knowles was among the fashion, film and music industry stars out for British designer Clare Waight Keller's swan song at Chloe at Paris Fashion Week Thursday. But politics...

Student exclusions from state schools on the increase

Monday, 10 April 2017, 17:35 Last update: about 10 years ago

More 270 students were slapped with an exclusion from one of the numerous state schools round Malta and Gozo because of misbehaving. Information tabled in Parliament by Minister for...

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