Health and Beauty

An oncologist says there is no evidence that the latest craze of consuming oil in the morning, without food, has any health benefits. Influencers, celebrities and influencers such as the Kardashians or Gwyneth paltrow have been taking a tablespoon of oil each day. The trend has spread through social media. Olive oil has many health benefits, including reducing cancer risk, …

SPAIN’S Council of Ministers endorsed a bill to curb alcohol consumption by underage children. The law will allow the police to administer breath tests to children at schools and colleges. Congress must now approve the legislation. In an effort to reduce alcohol consumption among youth, the law also restricts advertising, sales and public consumption of alcohol. UNDERAGE DRINKING IS A …

SPANISH researchers claim to have found the REAL key to long-term health after studying DNA of a 117-year old. Researchers from Barcelona University studied the microbiome of Spain’s oldest individual to discover the secret to long life. Maria Branyas, who passed away last year at 117-years-old reportedly had the ‘microbiome of a child’ and ‘a privileged genome’, allowing her to …

Sperm Analysis Credit: Shutterstock, Arif biswas According to a new Danish study, men with better sperm may live longer. Researchers examined data from nearly 80.000 Danish men over 50 years, and found an important correlation between longevity and semen quality (Human Reproduction, 2025). Life expectancy and sperm-quality The study examined men who underwent semen analysis because of fertility concerns. Semen …

A GROUNDBREAKING study out of Catalunya has observed for the first time how memories are stored in the human brain – and it’s completely different from in animals. Researchers from Barcelona’s Hospital del Mar have discovered that neurons can distinguish objects or people regardless of context, allowing them to establish higher and abstract relationships – which constitutes ‘the basis of …

Screen apnoea. Credit: Shutterstock, Roquillo Tebar It is now the norm to spend long hours in front screens, especially among office workers, digital nomadics, and internet marketers. Have you noticed that you hold your breath as you read emails or scroll through social media sites? I’ve done it myself while watching emotionally charged scenes on TV. I’ve also seen my …

HOSPITAL Quirónsalud Marbella is excited to announce the addition of new professionals to its Plastic, Aesthetic, and Reconstructive Surgery service. The goal of the clinic is to provide a patient with a personalized care and find the most appropriate solution for every case. With this in mind, Dr Gonzalo Martínez Magide, Dr Carmen Alfonsea Carmona, and Dr Juan Luis Alfonsea …

A BRITISH tourist has issued a warning after being slapped with a €30,000 medical bill after falling ill in Spain.  ITV News reported the woman, from Staffordshire suffered a seizure while on holiday in Mallorca, leading to an  €34,000 medical bill.  Elle Dennis, who fell ill last year on the island and was placed in an induced coma by a …

A report by the Alicante College of Physicians shows that assaults against doctors will rise 37% in Alicante in 2024. The victims were mostly male doctors, a majority under the age of 35. The COMA received 26 notified cases in 2023 with five physical assaults, compared to only two reported in 2020. READ MORE The number of threats and coercion …

A DOCTOR recommends chia seeds to help lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Manuel Viso claims that chia seeds contain antioxidants, omega-3 fats and proteins. He added that he found a great way to prepare the seeds so they are even healthier. READ MORE MANUEL VISO Viso refers to releasing the mucilage from the chia seed. Mucilage is produced when …