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Face transplants thriving 2 years after operations

Tuesday, 10 December 2013, 16:38 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

The first full-face transplant patients in the U.S. are growing into their new appearances — literally.   Medical imaging shows new blood vessel networks have formed, connecting...

Japanese cuisine added to world heritage list

Tuesday, 10 December 2013, 16:26 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

The United Nations cultural organization has added traditional Japanese food to its cultural heritage list, making it only the second national cuisine to receive the prized designation.   A...

Growing trend for 2014: Orchid as top color

Tuesday, 10 December 2013, 16:15 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Orchid is growing on us: A version of the purple hue is Pantone Inc.'s color of the year for 2014.   It follows this year's pick of emerald green.   Officially known as...

Drug laws restrict cancer patients' painkillers

Monday, 9 December 2013, 16:33 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

More than two dozen cancer groups say that about half the world's population doesn't have adequate access to painkillers because of restrictive laws meant to combat drug abuse.   In...

Japan food seeks heritage gong as young spurn rice

Monday, 9 December 2013, 16:23 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Washoku, the traditional cuisine of Japan, is being considered for designation as part of the world's priceless cultural heritage by the U.N. this week. But even as sushi and sake booms worldwide,...

Banana Republic's red carpet out for L'Wren Scott

Monday, 9 December 2013, 16:09 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

L'Wren Scott is no stranger to sequins.   Party dressing is part of her everyday life: It's simply not a choice for an insider-favorite fashion designer, a celebrity stylist and the...

Discos and burger days

Monday, 9 December 2013, 09:20 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

There is no denying that Pulse and SDM have established themselves as not only the fiercest of rivals but also a major nuisance to most local adolescents who are hammered with their irrational...

Guerlain’s Meteorites Crazy Pearls Illuminating Powder.

Sunday, 8 December 2013, 10:40 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Embodying a sense of sleek femininity and refined glamour, the luxurious offerings in the Guerlain Crazy Paris Holiday 2013 collection includes not only dark and rich hues, but is also filled with...

US gov't to keep ban on paying bone marrow donors

Friday, 6 December 2013, 15:46 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Could paying for bone marrow cells really boost the number of donors? The Obama administration is taking steps to block a federal court ruling that had opened a way to find out.   Buying or...

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