Clues to why most survived China melamine scandal
Monday, 18 February 2013, 16:23
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Scientists wondering why some children and not others survived one of China's worst food safety scandals have uncovered a suspect: germs that live in the gut. In 2008, at least six...
What heals traumatized kids? Answers are lacking
Saturday, 16 February 2013, 15:56
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
Shootings and other traumatic events involving children are not rare events, but there's a startling lack of scientific evidence on the best ways to help young survivors and witnesses heal, a...
Tennis elbow? Steroid shots not best long-term fix
Friday, 15 February 2013, 15:54
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Commonly used steroid shots may worsen tennis elbow in the long run and increase chances that the painful condition will reappear, a small study found. By contrast, patients who got dummy...
Animal prints, flats and a timid cat at Tracy Reese
Friday, 15 February 2013, 15:29
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Designer Tracy Reese's fall-winter show had a guest model, of the feline variety. The cat was supposed to be walked on a leash, but was a bit frightened, the designer explained backstage, and had...
New whooping cough strain in US raises questions
Thursday, 14 February 2013, 15:52
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Researchers have discovered the first U.S. cases of whooping cough caused by a germ that may be resistant to the vaccine. Health officials are looking into whether cases like the dozen...
Monique Lhuillier is ready for the red carpet
Thursday, 14 February 2013, 15:26
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Opulent Art Deco touches and intense tones of malachite green, oxblood red and amethyst were Monique Lhuillier's red carpet calling cards Saturday at New York Fashion Week. With the...
New tuberculosis vaccine doesn't protect infants
Wednesday, 13 February 2013, 15:50
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
The world's most advanced tuberculosis vaccine failed to protect babies against the infectious disease, according to a new study in South Africa. The vaccine, MVA85A, was designed to...
Katie Holmes takes fashion line crosstown
Wednesday, 13 February 2013, 15:23
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Katie Holmes and her business partner and stylist Jeanne Yang joined the New York Fashion Week frenzy last season with a show at Lincoln Center, only to leave it behind this time...
Spark EV: Chevrolet's electric star at Geneva Motor Show
Wednesday, 13 February 2013, 09:05
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Following the global reveal of the Spark Electric Vehicle in Los Angeles last year, Chevrolet's all-new battery-powered mini car will be presented to a European audience for the...