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WHO flag. Credit: PetrusDesign, Shutterstock. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has confirmed that it has received formal notification of withdrawal from the United States of America, shortly after WHO Europe announced a new collaborating centre aimed at strengthening evidence-based immunisation policy across the European region. WHO confirms receipt of US withdrawal notification In a statement dated January 24, 2026, WHO …

CITY Clinic has redefined the dental experience from its headquarters in La Cañada, the heart of Marbella’s premier shopping destination. The clinic is not just a surgical facility; it’s a sanctuary of high-tech care where locals and expats can receive the best possible treatment that bridges the gap in aesthetics and overall body health. We sat with Dr. Said Ramazani …

Credit: Taokinesis. Credit: Taokinesis. Pixabay. Scientists at Stanford Medicine Have you found a way to Regeneration of aged joint cartilage You can also find out more about the following: prevent arthritis After injury, this finding could reduce or eliminate the need for joint surgery. The study published on 20 January shows that blocking the protein associated with ageing restores healthy …

Scientists in the UK have recently discovered new evidence that suggests regular vitamin D supplements during winter could help reduce the risk for flu and other respiratory illnesses. It’s a finding that has reignited interest in the so-called “sunshine vitamin” – and raised an awkward question for the millions of people living in Spain: Do you need to take supplements …

These small habits can change the way you feel and live. Miguel Franco Golf mornings have been the same for years.Rushing through the course.Checking the time.Consider the scorecards even before you shoot your first shot. We all stopped paying attention to how the game felt. Recently, I’ve done something different. I played just nine holes this morning. Walking.Do not rush.No …

Table sugar. Credit: Immo Wegmann, Unsplash Scientists have developed a new way to engineer the Bacteria E. coli You can produce tagatoseIt is a rare sugar with fewer calories and a taste almost identical to that of table sugar. The discovery could revolutionize the sweetener business, but its use is controversial. E. coliA name that is associated with food poisoning …

Nature and fresh air are just a few of the benefits that walking brings. Credit: Miguel Franco I did not start playing golf to get therapy. I played because it’s fun. I liked being outside.The challenge was fun.I liked laughing when I made a bad shot. The journey was not without incident. As I played more, I became more aware …

IT has been hailed as a ‘miracle’, helping those most in need to shift excess timber quicker than ever. The long-term effectiveness of weight-loss medications such as Ozempic, Monjauro or other similar drugs may not be what was initially believed. This is the conclusion of a landmark research. Academics at the University of Oxford have found that people who stop …

Once the medication has been withdrawn, hunger signals usually return. Photo credit: Shutterstock/MillaF Researchers warn that stopping weight-loss medications such as Ozempic can lead to a rebound, where patients gain back much of the lost weight within months. These findings, which are based on data from large-scale trials, have prompted renewed scrutiny over how glucagon like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 …

Next week, hospitals and health centres in Spain will come to a grinding halt as 100,000 doctors walk out for two days. The 14th and 15th of January will see services cut to the minimum. Routine appointments and thousands of non urgent operations are being cancelled. The Profession Association for Medical and Medical Practitioners’ Statutes(APEMYF), a group of 16 medical …