Health and Beauty

From compost bin to reef safe sunscreen: banana peels? Photo by Louis Hansel at Unsplash The Mediterranean sun is not a joke. You should always apply sunscreen generously, whether you are in Marbella on vacation or hiking the Sierra Nevada. We are becoming more conscious about what we put on the skin and what gets washed off into our oceans. …

You are not alone if you wake up frequently with neck pain. I had neck pain until I researched cervical, orthopaedic and ergonomic pillows. I found one that helped me sleep comfortably all night without straining my neck. In 2025, stiff necks could be due to a pillow that is not comfortable. It’s possible that the right pillow could provide …

Mpox. Credit: Anna Shalam / Shutterstock The second Mpox outbreak in Aragon this year has prompted public health officials to urge caution. The Epidemiological Bulletin of Aragon confirms a second Monkeypox case in Zaragoza (Spain) between May 26th and June 1st 2025. The regional Department of Health has stated that “appropriate preventive and control measures have been taken”, cited by …

Glowy radiant summer skin is just a few euros away Servetphotograph via Pixabay The summer is almost here and our skin will be hot, clammy, and sweaty. We can say with certainty that the summer months are a time when our skin needs extra care. With that in mind, I’ve been browsing the cosmetic shelves of our favourite budget-friendly retailer—Mercadona—and …

HIV blood sample. Credit: Melnikov Dmitriy, Shutterstock New LNP X nanoparticle delivers mRNA to ‘invisible’ HIV cells without toxicity. Researchers in Melbourne have made a significant step towards an HIV cure by discovering a way to reveal the virus that is hidden within human white blood cell. It is this that has blocked real progress in the fight against HIV …

A VALENCIA woman is in critical condition at a regional hospital, after contracting rabies nearly a full year ago from a dog biting her in Ethiopia. Rabies is a fatal disease in almost 100% of cases once symptoms appear and the current prognosis for the patient has been described as ‘very poor’. The 44-year old was not immunized against rabies …

Skin cancer diagnosis is on the rise in the Baleares. Photo Credit: Chermiti Mohamad via Unsplash The Spanish Association Against Cancer reported a dramatic increase in skin cancer diagnoses between 2024 and 2025. The association reported 142 cases of melanoma in the Baleares alone and 303 cases of other skin cancers. This is a 40% increase over the past four …

Valencia has launched unified health records that will benefit both doctors and patients. Credit: MillaF and Shutterstock You’ll be thrilled to hear what is about to take place in Valencia if you have ever had to wait for hours for your test results to arrive from one hospital or have to recite your medical history a hundred times. Valencia is …

Sometimes, a simple call will suffice. Credit: fizkes – Shutterstock. Age in Spain, the national nonprofit supporting older English speakers, has launched a €3,500 fundraising campaign to sustain its Friendline telephone companionship service. Friendline, a free weekly call service that provides emotional support to older expatriates and companionship is described as a “lifeline” and a “safe space”. Mavis, an experienced user, …

A deadly drug combination warning: Painkillers and blood thinners may cause bleeding. Credit: HeungSoon, Pixabay Health experts have warned against mixing two commonly used medications. Combining warfarin — a common blood thinner — with anti-inflammatory painkillers could dramatically hike your risk of internal bleeding, particularly in the digestive tract. Hanna Forsberg is a pharmacist assistant and pharmaceutical scientist at the …