Health and Beauty

The Pearl of Africa, Ugandan coffee: the sustainable sip of the Madrid Coffee Festival.

The Pearl of Africa: How Ugandan coffee is the sustainable sip for the Madrid Coffee Festival 2026

[ad_1] UGANDA is known as the ‘Pearl of Africa,’ and offers one of the finest topographies in the world for growing quality coffee beans. From the fertile volcanic slopes of Mount Elgon in the east to the Rwenzori Mountains in the west, each region boasts unique growing conditions and flavours. Since more than 200 years, the country has harvested coffee beans …

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World’s first face transplant: A Spanish woman in Barcelona is the recipient of the first ever such transplant following a donation by a euthanasia donor

World first: Spanish woman in Barcelona receives first ever face transplant after euthanasia volunteer makes donation

[ad_1] A BARCELONA-based hospital performed the first ever face transplant involving a donor that chose assisted suicide, marking an important medical milestone in Spain. The hospital confirmed that the operation lasted for close to 24hours and involved 100 medical personnel. Officials at the hospital said that this is the first face transplant performed anywhere in the globe using a deceased …

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Spanish scientists have restored vision to a blind man by using a new brain implant

Brilliant breakthrough as Spanish scientists successfully restore vision to blind man using new brain implant

[ad_1] Scientists in Spain celebrate their second major breakthrough within a short period of time after successfully restoring vision to a blind patient whose eye injury had previously been considered incurable. Miguel Terol lost his sight in 2018 after a severed nerve caused it to be cut. A team of researchers at the Miguel Hernandez University, led by Eduardo Fernandez …

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Red wine is good for your heart

How red wine can boost heart health

[ad_1] Red wine can be good for your health (in small quantities) Credit: Shutterstock It’s true that red wine can have a number of health benefits. This may sound like a white lie to justify another glass, but there is scientific evidence that supports it. Red wine has many health benefits Red wine in small quantities is good for your …

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Drinking hot water daily has surprising health benefits

The surprising health benefits of drinking hot water every day

[ad_1] It is beneficial to your health to drink hot water. Credit: Shutterstock, mapo_japan Drinking hot water is a wellness trick that social media influencers tout every week. Hot water, not tea bags or coffee granules mixed with milk. The hot beverage that was once the wellness hack of the day has now become a daily ritual for many people, …

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Getting ready for summer: Without diets, stress or guilt

[ad_1] One small habit already makes a big difference. Credit: Miguel Franco As winter slowly fades and the days get longer, I notice the same thought coming up for many people: “I should get ready for summer.” Almost immediately, that thought is followed by pressure.Diets. Restrictions. And a very familiar question: Will I fit into my spring and summer clothes when …

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Barcelona hospital performs a face transplant using a donor who has died of assisted dying

Barcelona hospital performs face transplant from assisted dying donor

[ad_1] The patient who underwent a complete face transplant. Credit: vallhebron.com/en/news Hospitals in Barcelona Has carried out a First ever face transplant performed on a dying donorThe landmark in global transplant medicine is marked by. The operation was performed at Vall d’Hebron University HospitalThe project involved around 100 medical professionals, and used some of today’s most advanced transplant technologies. The …

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Estepona expat’s knee hell as Spanish private hospital and insurer’s ‘greed and rudeness’ leave her thousands out of pocket – and still in chronic pain

Estepona expat’s knee hell as Spanish private hospital and insurer’s ‘greed and rudeness’ leave her thousands out of pocket – and still in chronic pain

[ad_1] Rod Usher Angela is still suffering from crippling chronic pain after a knee replacement surgery. Rod Usher, an experienced journalist and her husband, investigates the medical care in southern Spain. 90% of knee replacements are successful. Most recipients are happy after initial pain. But when things go wrong… What follows, however, is not a report of medical malpractice, which …

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For the first time, new cancer cases are expected to surpass 300,000.

New cancer cases in Spain are expected to exceed 300,000 for the first time in a single year

[ad_1] According to the Spanish Society of Medical Oncology, the number of NEW cancer cases in Spain is expected to surpass 300,000 in the next calendar year. The report ‘Cancer Figures in Spain 2026′ was published in association with the Spanish Network of Cancer Registries. In 2026, breast and thyroid cancer will affect 8,000 young adults aged 20 to 39. …

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Quirónsalud Torrevieja Hospital opens a new outpatient consultation area to enhance patient comfort, efficiency and quality of care

Quirónsalud Torrevieja Hospital opens a new outpatient consultation area to enhance patient comfort, efficiency and quality of care

[ad_1] Scribe is also included in the new consultation room. Credit: Quirónsalud Torrevieja Quirónsalud Torrevieja Hospital A new Outpatient Consulting Area has been inaugurated, a modern, functional space which will serve around 12,000 patients every month. The new facility was designed to improve the patient experience by enhancing comfort, streamlining procedures and incorporating advanced technologies. The area is located on the …

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