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Drink link to child balance probed
Drinking in moderation through pregnancy does not harm a baby’s neurodevelopment – but this could be because affluent mothers are more likely to do so, according to new research. Children whose mothers consumed the equivalent of a glass of wine a...
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Red meat linked to diabetes risk
Eating larger amounts of red meat can heighten the chances of developing diabetes, researchers have found. Raising consumption by more than half a serving a day was associated with a 48 per cent increase in risk over the next four years. Lowering...
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Pollution ‘increases autism risk’
Exposure to traffic fumes and industrial air pollution can dramatically increase a mother's chances of having a child with autism, research has shown. A large US study found that the risk was doubled for women living in the most polluted...
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Warning over heartburn symptom risk
People who treat and forget persistent heartburn using over-the-counter remedies could be putting their lives at risk, according to experts. Doctors warned that anyone suffering symptoms of acid reflux, or heartburn, continuously for more than three...
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Lulu' Boutique
It’s got a name that has a good sound to it... but a visit to Lulù Boutique, the new fashion outlet at Ta’ Xbiex Seafront, Msida, helps one realise that it is much more than just the name. The outlet is a one-stop shop for really stylish clothing at...
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Victoria Arts Festival opens with thrilling virtuosity
Opening concertMalta Philharmonic OrchestraSt George’s Basilica The 16th edition of the Victoria Arts Festival kicked off last Wednesday with a concert by the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by its resident composer Joseph Vella. The climax...
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Child prodigy closes festival
ConcertPaolo Tagliamento, violinBir Miftuħ Chapel Young Italian violinist Paolo Tagliamento performed the last concert of the 17th edition of the Bir Miftuħ festival, organised by Din l-Art Ħelwa in collaboration with the Embassy of Italy, the...
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Young and promising performers
ConcertChristabelle Formosa, soprano; Sarah Vella, Laetitia Amodio, pianistsVilla Bologna Villa Bologna’s aristocratic, drawing room ambience lent itself well to air the musical talent of three young and promising performers. Teenage pianist Sarah...
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Mirren play breaks record
A live broadcast of Helen Mirren starring as the Queen in The Audience has attracted the largest audience so far for National Theatre Live (NT Live), which broadcasts stage shows from England to cinema screens worldwide, including Malta. Peter...
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The Gozitan legacy of Mattia Preti
The 400th anniversary of the birth of renowned Calabrian artist Mattia Preti is being celebrated this year. Paintings of the baroque master are scattered all over Malta and Gozo, in churches, museums and other public places, as well as in private...
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Spectacular reboot of superhero story
Man of Steel (2013)Certified: PGDuration: 143 minutesDirected by: Zack SnyderStarring: Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Michael Shannon, Kevin Costner, Laurence Fishburne, Russell Crowe, Antje Traue, Ayelet Zurer, Harry Lennix, Christopher Meloni, Richard...
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Taylor Bradford gives 50 Shades a caning
Bestselling author Barbara Taylor Bradford has dismissed erotic romance 50 Shades Of Grey. The writer, 80, who has penned 28 novels, amassing a £200 million (€234 million) fortune, said that the E L James’s novel was “terribly badly written”. She...
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Pizza portraits are a tasty twist on classic artworks
Art lovers have been given a tasty treat as some of their favourite paintings have been recreated – on pizzas. The unusual Love Your Summer collection is the work of celebrated food artist Prudence Staite. She has recreated some of the art world’s...
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Man of Steel sets June record
Man of Steel, the big-budget reboot of the Superman franchise, leaped over the apocalyptic buddy comedy This is the End, collecting a muscular $113.1 million to lead the domestic box office with the year’s second-largest debut weekend and the...
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Black Sabbath tops British album chart – after 43 years
Veteran rocker Ozzy Osbourne’s band Black Sabbath has stormed to the top of the charts with their new album, 13. The heavy rock trailblazers have set a new UK chart record for the longest gap between number-one albums, overtaking Rod Stewart who set...
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Fat fathers 'affect child weight'
Fat fathers may be more likely to produce sons and daughters who struggle with weight, a study suggests. Scientists saw the trend in mice whose fathers had grown obese after being fed a high-fat diet. They believe a similar effect may occur in...
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Sigmund Freud tops UK refugee poll
Austrian neurologist Sigmund Freud has been voted the refugee who has made the most significant contribution to British life. The founder of psychoanalysis, who created an entirely new approach to the understanding of the human personality, came top...
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Twistable cork to be unveiled
The much-loved original wine cork could be set for a return to the mass market with the launch of a twistable and resealable version that could do away with the corkscrew. The Helix cork and accompanying bottle have a thread finish to allow drinkers...
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Almodóvar’s new, raunchy comedy is a satire on Spain
Spanish film-maker Pedro Almodóvar’s latest film I’m So Excited! is a raunchy screwball comedy that the Oscar-winning director said marks a return to his roots as a satirist even as it delivers biting commentary on modern-day Spain. The...
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How the Mediterranean became a theatre of war
The Mediterranean is a sea of tension and conflict. Different global and regional players sought to have a foothold in the area over the years in order to protect their various interests. Malta has often found itself (often reluctantly) in the midst...
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