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World Health Day, 2025, shines the spotlight on maternal care and newborn care. It reminds us that each life deserves to start healthy. Credit : Shutterstock, Maryna_Auramchuk The global spotlight this year is on maternal and newborn health – and for good reason World Health Day takes place every year on 7th April. This date celebrates World Health Organization’s founding …

After testing the drug on mice, researchers from the University of Barcelona made a breakthrough. Though the disease may be incurable, the majority of drugs currently used only have a small impact in the initial stages. In Spain, over 800,000 people suffer from Alzheimer’s disease. The Barcelona research team has developed a drug with neuroprotective and antiinflammatory properties. READ MORE …

The Ophthalmology Service at Quirónsalud Elche and Quirónsalud Gran Alacant aims to provide the most effective and advanced medical care. Credit: Quirónsalud This condition affects about 6% of the general population and is often associated with other eye disorders, such as hyperopia or high-degree myopia. The most vulnerable to the disease are those over 60, with a family background of …

WHO warns of the dangers of disruptions to tuberculosis service, which could result in an increase in drug-resistant strains and cases. Credit : Shutterstock StanislavSukhin World Tuberculosis Day is 2025. The World Health Organization (WHO), is warning of a growing health crisis. Tuberculosis has made a dangerous return. Despite being a disease we know how to prevent and cure, TB …

L’ALFAS DEL PI has banned smoking from L’Albir’s beach this summer as part its ongoing campaign for good health. Vicente Arques the mayor of L’Alfas, announced this news on Friday. He said that the measure was part of a council policy to establish itself as a benchmark in international tourism. READ MORE Mayor Arques, Friday This is the latest beach …

Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, NASA astronauts, have returned to Earth following an unexpected nine-month stint aboard the International Space Station. Credit : @MosheDe_ To most of us the idea of floating through outer space and looking down on Earth is like a distant dream. But the experience of astronauts Suni Williams, Butch Wilmore and others who returned recently from …

World Down Syndrome Day celebrates inclusion and diversity through its global symbol, the blue and Yellow ribbon. Credit : Shutterstock, Vita_Dor World Down Syndrome Day is celebrated on March 21st by communities all over the world. It’s a day to celebrate diversity and challenge stereotypes.  Why World Down Syndrome Day is important on March 21 Why the 21st of March? …

An INTERNATIONAL STUDY conducted by the UGT-CTAC Spanish trade union sheds light on the added pressure and stress that self-employed people face. Six out of ten non-salaried employees in the country admit to experiencing mood swings frequently. The report involved the creation of 54 focus groups, which included self-employed individuals from various fields such as personal trainers, lawyers, and salespeople. …

Old couple. Credit: Magda Ehlers, Pexels Eurostat’s latest data shows that the average life expectancy for a child born in Europe (EU) is now 81.4 years. This is a rise of 0.8 years from 2022, and it exceeds the pre-pandemic level. The COVID-19-induced decline in life expectancy from 2020 to 2021 has now been reversed, with a 3.8-year increase. Where …

Cannabinoids cause concern. Credit: Shutterstock, Vitalii Vodolazskyi In Denmark and Sweden, poisonings attributed to synthetic and semi-synthetic Cannabinoids (manmade products that mimic cannabis) have increased. The health authorities have issued warnings and expressed growing concern. Sadly, the substances found in vapes, edibles and e-cigarettes have caused multiple hospitalisations. This is especially true for young people. Danish Health Authority has warned …