New research shows that chances of dying from very early breast cancer are small but the disease is riskier for young women and blacks, the same disparities seen for more advanced cancer. Death...

One of the most significant milestones in a child's life is starting school. To the child it can be an exciting experience, one they look forward to even if with trepidation. Parents invariably feel a...

A calm is permeating many Milan runways, as designers tone down the colors and focus on form, creating quieter moments that nonetheless have much to contemplate. As with any trend, it wasn't...

Sweden's Karolinska Institute says a leading stem cell scientist accused of unethical behavior has been cleared of scientific misconduct though he sometimes acted without due care. In a statement...

emCare has launched a new website: www.myemcare.com to provide individuals with information about its B2C solutions. These solutions are specifically designed for people's peace of mind, accident...

When rushing around to prepare for school, don't forget about the all-important health check. Experts recommend that annual health checks should ideally be done towards the beginning September so that...

A pediatricians' group is recommending that infants at high risk of peanut allergies be given foods containing peanuts before they turn 1. The interim guidance is in response to a major allergy...

For one family in Sweden, a pioneering procedure has led to a baby being born from the same womb that nurtured his mother, uniting three generations. The new mother, who lost her own uterus to...

Get your copy of TASTE&FLAIR this Sunday 9 September with The Malta Independent.  It's packed with more stunning features and photography, gorgeous things for the home, wonderful food and...

Aren't feet amazing? 26 bones, some 100 muscles, tendons and ligaments and 33 joints keep each foot and ankle flexible and functional. The complicated engineering structures deserve more careful...