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When you thaw your meat on a counter, it increases the risk of contamination. Photo credit: Freepik Many households freeze meat at room temperature, but experts in food safety warn that it can be unsafe. The convenience of defrosting at room temperatures is outweighed by the increased risk of bacteria growth. This could lead to foodborne illness. If meat is …

Threadworms. Credit: Nantapop, Shutterstock Everyone is talking about parasite cleansing online, from supermodels and TikTok stars to TikTok’s influencers. Celebrities like Heidi Klum, and viral content on social media, have fueled the trend. It promises to remove hidden worms and cure everything from brain fog to bloating. These DIY detoxes work or are they just a fad? Could they do …

PUBLIC health officials are calling for a nationwide ban on tobacco use, and a ban of smoking at beaches. The draft legislation, which is still in the early stages, would ban smoking from bar and restaurant terraces as well as university campuses, schoolyards, work vehicles, and even on schoolyards. Esteve Fernandez is the regional public health secretary who is pushing …

According to the SiVIRA CV system, the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases has doubled within a week in the Valencian Community – including on the Costa Blanca. From July 21 to 27, the number of cases per 100,000 was 117.4 This is the most infections for an entire year. It is also the eighth week in a row that infection …

Credit: Quironsalud Torrevieja. High blood pressure causes cardiovascular disease in many countries. Credit: Quirónsalud Torrevieja. Arterial Hypertension (high blood-pressure) is a leading cause of cardiovascular disease worldwide. Many people are unable to reduce their blood pressure safely despite advances in drug therapies and healthy lifestyles. Some people can only achieve this through complex medication combinations, which increase the risk of …

It’s prime mosquito season in Spain. They affect people differently and there are a variety of ways to combat them. These pests choose their human victims based on factors such as body heat, skin smell, humidity or even the way a person appears. Allergy expert, Isabel Fernandez de Alba, told El PaisPeople who release higher amounts of certain substances tend …

A study found that walking at a fast pace for 15 minutes a day could reduce your risk of dying early by as much as 20%. While the health benefits of long periods of slow walking are well known – classed as ‘moving around, walking at work, walking the dog or engaging in light exercise’ – fast walking for as …

Breastfeeding. Credit: Pixel-Shot, Shutterstock Europe has the lowest rates of breastfeeding in the world, even though it’s proven that breastfeeding protects mothers and babies for a long time. In an effort to change this, a growing EU initiative is trying to make breastfeeding support not only personal but also a collective responsibility. Launched on World Breastfeeding Week The “Baby Friendly …

Adam Husicka According to local unions, MALAGA’S Regional Hospital faces a serious crisis in its Intensive Care Unit due to a critical lack of nursing staff. Nursing groups PEPA (Plataforma Enfermera por AndaluciaSatse () and Satse claim that the shortage of staff is dangerous and puts lives in danger. In only four months, more than 2,700 nursing-hours were uncovered in …

Watermelon rinds are delicious. Credit: enjoy58, Shutterstock You could be wasting a nutritional gem by throwing away your watermelon rind. Health experts and viral social media posts are turning this often-overlooked part of the fruit into a trending superfood, packed with fibre, antioxidants, and heart-friendly amino acids – and it’s stirring debate over whether it’s real science or just the …