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Study: Stem cells from strangers can repair hearts

Thursday, 8 November 2012, 12:27 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Researchers are reporting a key advance in using stem cells to repair hearts damaged by heart attacks. In a study, stem cells donated by strangers proved as safe and effective as patients' own...

Prada’s Luna Rossa fragrance, inspired by its sailing team

Tuesday, 6 November 2012, 10:01 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

The America’s Cup is the most coveted and elusive prize in sport, and the apex of the sailing world. It is an intense competition propelled by an almost mythological history, the obsession and...

The new Ibiza CUPRA: The essence of SEAT

Tuesday, 6 November 2012, 07:54 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

    SEAT officially raises the bar in the supermini class with the introduction of the sensational Ibiza CUPRA. Shown first as a concept during April’s Beijing International...

Ali Baba restaurant refurbished

Sunday, 4 November 2012, 10:12 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Founder’s son takes over as Chef Patron   A second-generation member of the Harb family from Lebanon, Hany Harb, has taken over at the Ali Baba Restaurant in Gzira. The restaurant has...

Savour life on board without hassle of meal times

Friday, 2 November 2012, 23:59 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

A cruise is a voyage of discovery and MSC Cruises knows that the gastronomic experience is an incredibly important part of this journey. In fact, as a company inspired by Mediterranean values, MSC...

GSK introduces Dental Week in November

Thursday, 1 November 2012, 16:16 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

    GlaxoSmithKline (Malta) Ltd is introducing a Dental Week initiative between 5 and 9 November, to raise awareness about the importance of taking care of one’s teeth. A number...

Officials debate whether to scrap malaria program

Thursday, 1 November 2012, 13:38 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

    The future of a pricey malaria program meant to provide cheap drugs for poor patients may be in jeopardy after health officials clashed over its effectiveness in two new...

Mammograms: For 1 life saved, 3 women overtreated

Thursday, 1 November 2012, 13:37 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

    Breast cancer screening for women over 50 saves lives, an independent panel in Britain has concluded, confirming findings in U.S. and other studies.   But that screening...

Luisa Spagnoli store opens with charity fashion show

Wednesday, 31 October 2012, 18:34 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

To mark the inauguraiton of the first Luisa Spagnoli fashion store in, in Pjazza Tigne’ in Sliema, the latest Luisa Spagnoli collection was launched during an exclusive fashion show on board the...

New Starwood Benefits

Wednesday, 31 October 2012, 18:01 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

The Starwood Preferred Guest scheme is an innovative way of turning a night out in Malta into a free night abroad.   Starwood Preferred Guest is the loyalty programme of Starwood Hotels...

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