Study: US teens are drinking less, texting more
Thursday, 19 June 2014, 16:36
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
American teens are smoking less, drinking less and fighting less. But they're texting behind the wheel and spending a lot of time on video games and computers, according to the government's...
Red meat possibly linked to breast cancer
Wednesday, 18 June 2014, 16:34
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Women who often indulge their cravings for hamburgers, steaks and other red meat may have a slightly higher risk of breast cancer, a new study suggests. Doctors have long warned that a...
F1 themed event at Scotts Supermarket Zabbar
Wednesday, 18 June 2014, 11:36
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Britannia Tours and Scotts Supermarkets have teamed up to organise an F1 themed event for all their clients visiting Scotts Zabbar between the 19th and 22nd of June, 2014. The 2008 F1 Toro...
Progress made on a 'bionic pancreas' for diabetics
Tuesday, 17 June 2014, 16:32
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Scientists have made big progress on a "bionic pancreas" to free some people with diabetes from the daily ordeal of managing their disease. A wearable, experimental device passed a...
San Andrea Grade 9 students in Siracusa and Noto
Tuesday, 17 June 2014, 09:15
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Last 16 May, a group of 54 students, together with their teachers went on an educational day trip to Sicily. The adventure began at 5.30am at the Virtu Ferries terminal, when the students, together...
Obesity surgery may 'cure' diabetes for 15 years
Monday, 16 June 2014, 16:29
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Obesity surgery may keep diabetes in remission even after 15 years in some patients, a Swedish study suggests. Long-term results were missing for more than half the patients who began the...
Modern meets tradition at London's menswear shows
Monday, 16 June 2014, 16:20
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
In the world of women's fashion, London often plays second fiddle to other style capitals — it lacks the allure of Paris's haute couture or the polish of Milan's luxury...