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More cases of superbug precursor reported, but no spread

Tuesday, 20 September 2016, 16:31 Last update: about 11 years ago

A fourth U.S. person has been diagnosed with bacteria resistant to a last resort antibiotic, but researchers are expressing relief that so far these superbug precursors have not spread to...

Vera Wang brings darkness, mystery to the runway

Tuesday, 20 September 2016, 16:11 Last update: about 11 years ago

Vera Wang brought a dark, brooding, almost eerie atmosphere to her runway show at New York Fashion Week, with exaggerated proportions like sleeves that extended past the fingers and dangled...

Report sets research priorities for Biden's cancer moonshot

Monday, 19 September 2016, 16:29 Last update: about 11 years ago

A new report outlines a scientific roadmap for the White House's cancer "moonshot" initiative - urging research to harness the power of immune-based therapy, and to better tailor treatment by helping...

Weird and wonderful moments of fashion week

Monday, 19 September 2016, 16:10 Last update: about 11 years ago

"If you build it, they will come." That seemed to be one of the mantras of New YorkFashion Week. Tommy Hilfiger built a carnival on a Manhattan pier, including actual rides, a Ferris Wheel,...

Stem-cell doctor did surgeries with 'inadequate' proof

Sunday, 18 September 2016, 13:27 Last update: about 11 years ago

An independent commission investigating Italian stem-cell scientist Dr. Paolo Macchiarini, whose work was once considered revolutionary, says there were numerous problems in how he treated patients...

Victoria Beckham show begins with moment of silence for 9/11

Sunday, 18 September 2016, 13:10 Last update: about 11 years ago

The one sound you usually never hear at a fashion show, with its pounding music and high-decibel chatter, is silence. But just before the Victoria Beckham show on Sunday - at 10:28 a.m. -...

Rihanna on new fashion line, confidence and more

Saturday, 17 September 2016, 13:09 Last update: about 11 years ago

The singer's autumn/winter 2016 Fenty Puma by Rihanna line was launched Tuesday. The edgy collection of mostly black-and-white ensembles includes loose sweaters and oversized pants, maxi dresses,...

Watch for behavior changes for clues of dementia onset

Friday, 16 September 2016, 13:26 Last update: about 11 years ago

Memory loss may not always be the first warning sign that dementia is brewing - changes in behavior or personality might be an early clue. Researchers on Sunday outlined a syndrome called "mild...

New DVF designer debuts line with back-to-basics approach

Friday, 16 September 2016, 13:08 Last update: about 11 years ago

Jonathan Saunders, the newly appointed presumptive heir to DVF, paid homage to the brand's heritage while showcasing his own vision during an intimate presentation Sunday at New...

Playing with sports concussion doubles recovery time: Study

Thursday, 15 September 2016, 13:26 Last update: about 11 years ago

Continuing to play despite a concussion doubles recovery time for teen athletes and leads to worse short-term mental function than in those immediately removed from action, a study found. It's...

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