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Morning-after pill may not work in heavier women

Monday, 27 January 2014, 16:14 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

The European Medicines Agency says it has started a review of emergency contraceptives to see if they work less well in heavier women.   In November, French drug maker HRA Pharma announced...

Gaga at Versace, Kate Bosworth hits Dior

Monday, 27 January 2014, 15:40 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

"I'm just trying to change the world, one sequin at a time," Lady Gaga once said. And the fashion-inspired singer reigned supreme at the opening of Paris' luxuriant haute couture...

James Hunt to join the Hall of Fame

Monday, 27 January 2014, 08:58 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

1976 world champion one of four new inductees for 2014        Hunt family out in force to receive prestigious accolade      James Hunt will be one of four...

Study dispels 'obesity paradox' idea for diabetics

Thursday, 23 January 2014, 14:07 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Weighing more doesn't boost survival for diabetics; study refutes 'obesity paradox' idea   The "obesity paradox" — the controversial notion that being overweight...

Will Smith graces Valentino

Thursday, 23 January 2014, 13:43 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

The fashion pack says "Bonjour, Paris!" as the catwalk shows move on from Milan and onto the final dash to the finish line of fall-winter 2014 menswear...

Patients with deadly TB released in South Africa

Wednesday, 22 January 2014, 14:05 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

The spread of a virtually untreatable form of tuberculosis in South Africa is being fueled by the release of infected patients into the general community, according to a new...

Milan designers trumpet workmanship

Wednesday, 22 January 2014, 13:41 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Italian fashion trumpeted its roots during the third day of Milan FashionWeek on Monday.   Milan designers emphasized what they do best, showing off tailored silhouettes,...

New rotavirus vaccines seem safer, studies find

Tuesday, 21 January 2014, 14:03 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Newer vaccines against rotavirus, a severe diarrheal disease in children, slightly raise the risk of a rare bowel problem that doomed an earlier vaccine, new studies show. But researchers say the...

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