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It is beneficial to your health to drink hot water. Credit: Shutterstock, mapo_japan Drinking hot water is a wellness trick that social media influencers tout every week. Hot water, not tea bags or coffee granules mixed with milk. The hot beverage that was once the wellness hack of the day has now become a daily ritual for many people, who …

One small habit already makes a big difference. Credit: Miguel Franco As winter slowly fades and the days get longer, I notice the same thought coming up for many people: “I should get ready for summer.” Almost immediately, that thought is followed by pressure.Diets. Restrictions. And a very familiar question: Will I fit into my spring and summer clothes when the …

The patient who underwent a complete face transplant. Credit: vallhebron.com/en/news Hospitals in Barcelona Has carried out a First ever face transplant performed on a dying donorThe landmark in global transplant medicine is marked by. The operation was performed at Vall d’Hebron University HospitalThe project involved around 100 medical professionals, and used some of today’s most advanced transplant technologies. The donor, …

Rod Usher Angela is still suffering from crippling chronic pain after a knee replacement surgery. Rod Usher, an experienced journalist and her husband, investigates the medical care in southern Spain. 90% of knee replacements are successful. Most recipients are happy after initial pain. But when things go wrong… What follows, however, is not a report of medical malpractice, which I …

According to the Spanish Society of Medical Oncology, the number of NEW cancer cases in Spain is expected to surpass 300,000 in the next calendar year. The report ‘Cancer Figures in Spain 2026′ was published in association with the Spanish Network of Cancer Registries. In 2026, breast and thyroid cancer will affect 8,000 young adults aged 20 to 39. READ …

Scribe is also included in the new consultation room. Credit: Quirónsalud Torrevieja Quirónsalud Torrevieja Hospital A new Outpatient Consulting Area has been inaugurated, a modern, functional space which will serve around 12,000 patients every month. The new facility was designed to improve the patient experience by enhancing comfort, streamlining procedures and incorporating advanced technologies. The area is located on the 1st …

Double breast pump. Credit: releon8211, Shutterstock. World Breast Pumping Day Every year, on the 27th of January, we celebrate this day. It was created to recognise breast pumping as an essential – and often invisible – part of breastfeeding. The day was created to normalise the expression of milk, especially for parents returning from work, as well as to acknowledge …

Credit: Davidqr and Pixabay. Credit: Davidqr, Pixabay. Low-stim Living It is becoming a definition The wellness trend in 2026, as more people try to reduce the daily “noise” of modern life – from constant pings on the phone and late meetings to traffic sound and home clutter. The idea is to reduce the level of stimuli your brain processes, making …

Stanford University’s research team has designed and synthesized a new virus. Credit: Gorodenkoff / Shutterstock “Everyone’s talking about Greenland” sounds like the title of the latest West End hit – if only. Greenland appears to have been dominating the news in recent months, and this prompted to me to share some truly impressive science. Stanford University’s multinational team of researchers …

Holding a toast. Credit: bridgesward, Pixabay. You can also read about the advantages of using Dry January Many participants say that the final days of the challenge are the most difficult. Motivation drops, social pressure returns and the temptation to finish the break increases. The official campaign and medical research suggest that the 31-day challenge is associated with clearer health …