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Spanish doctor with a high profile who is known for her work in improving people’s quality of life has a suggestion if you plan to take a blood-test. Dr. Isabel Viña, 31, suggests drinking a little of water beforehand will improve the test results, Viña- an expert in food supplements with over 300,000 social media followers- says drinking just 200 …

Sweden on the brink – Sweden’s daily smoking rate has plummeted since the 1980s thanks to its dual-pronged strategy: a shift from cigarettes to snus and nationwide smoke‑free bans. The result? Just over 5% of Swedes now smoke—one of the lowest rates in Europe. Credit: Anton Watman, Shutterstock. Find out how Sweden’s “Swedish Experience” harm-reduction strategy – built on snus …

HIV test. Credit: Towfiqu barbhuiya, Pexels The World Health Organization (WHO), has recommended the global implementation of injectable lenacapavir (LEN), is a long-acting HIV preventive jab which only requires to be administered twice a year. The announcement took place on Monday, 14 July 2025 at the 13th International AIDS Society Conference, held in Kigali. Lenacapavir has shown in clinical trials …

Exercises with dumbbells for HIIT. Credit: Ketut Subiyanto, Pexels You’re not alone. You’re certainly not the only one. According to new research, it may have less to do with motivation and more to do with your personality… The latest study published by University College London. Frontiers in PsychologyThe personality traits we possess can predict the type of exercise that we …

Applying sunscreen. Credit: RF._.studio _, Pexels In the wake of DIY skincare going viral on TikTok videos and health blogs, people are turning to home-made sunscreens to avoid harmful chemicals, save money or adopt a healthy lifestyle. While it is possible to make sunscreen at home, dermatologists warn that there are serious dangers if you do not follow the instructions. …

Spain health officials might have to start paying more attention to mental consequences of heat than the physical ones | Credit: Tero Vesalainen/Shutterstock According to several websites that provide weather information, Spain was hit by heatwaves of up to 45 degrees in certain parts between the weekend of Saturday, 28th and Sunday, 1st July. They also noted that 2025 is …

More than 16,000 women across Almería province will be offered breast cancer screenings over the next two years, thanks to the launch of a mobile mammography unit by the Andalusian Health Service (SAS). The unit began its journey on June 24 in Serón and will continue to visit 18 municipalities including: Vélez Rubio, Huércal-Overa, and Pulpí until May 4, 2026. …

By the end of this article, you will know how to get in touch with us. Olivier Acuña Barba • Published: 28 Jun 2025 • 13:16 • 2 minutes read Globally, mental disorders are on the rise | Credits: Shutterstock The University of Helsinki published a study that revealed statistics showing that in Finland, more than two thirds of people are diagnosed …

Mercury in flu vaccines Credit: Inside Creative House, Shutterstock A US key health panel voted to phase-out Thimerosal a mercury based preservative that is used in certain seasonal flu vaccines. The vote was taken on June 27, 2020, at a meeting of ACIP (Advisory Committee on Immunisation Practices), a group which guides the national vaccine recommendations for Centers for Disease …

A LEADING Spanish sleep expert has warned that parents are increasingly using screens as ‘digital babysitters’ and ‘electronic dummies’ for children as young as babies. Dr Javier Albares is a specialist in neurophysiology, and a member of the Spanish Sleep Society. He made these alarming observations while promoting he new book. Generación Zombi (Zombie Generation). He told Europa Press Health, …