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RFK Jr and Donald Trump. Credit: X @RobertKennedyJr In January 2026, the US government introduced two significant public-health changes within days of each other: the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and a revised childhood immunisation schedule. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr described both as overdue course corrections, telling CBS: “My message is clear. Eat real food.” What the new …

Losing your hair is a nightmare. Watching your thick hair fall out can be devastating to anyone, whether it is due to male pattern baldness or medical conditions.  The options for years were limited: wear a hat or shave the hair off. Or, endure expensive and painful transplants.  But no more. Benavista in Estepona is experiencing a quiet revolution. It’s …

Sleep is important for the physical and cognitive development of adolescents Credit: Shutterstock, Pixel-Shot University of Oregon researchers have revealed that sleeping in over the weekend can be crucial to the mental health of teenagers. According to the study young people between 16 and 24 years old who slept longer over the weekend are less likely to suffer from depression …

Stop relying upon resolutions. Miguel Franco Millions of people begin the new year with hope every January. This year, I will eat better.“This year, I’ll lose some weight.”This year, I will take my diabetes under control.“This year will be different…” In February, many people find themselves back at the same place they were in January. They’re not lazy.They’re not weak.They …

Let your hair down. Credit: Shutterstock, Davor Geber Your hairstyle could be causing headaches. It’s a myth that beauty must involve pain. That is simply not true. There are many ways to rock an updo without getting a tension or migraine headache. The slick-back is a popular style, but it can be hard on your scalp. It may even affect …

Nestlé recalls baby formula across Europe over possible bacterial contamination. Photo Credit: Lucy Wolski / Unsplash SWISS food and drink giant Nestlé has recalled a series of products for infants in several European countries including Spain due to the possible presence of the Bacillus cereus bacteria, according to a report released by the Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition …

Diabetes and heart diseases Credit: stevepb, Pixabay. Type 2 Diabetes Increased productivity isn’t the only way to increase profitability Risk of heart disease – it physically reshapes the human heart itself, according to new research. Scientists believe the findings can help explain why diabetes patients are at an increased risk of heart failure. Researchers at the University of Sydney led …

According to medical experts, excessive alcohol consumption and food choking are the two most common reasons for emergency room visits on New Year’s Day in Spain. This time of year, food poisoning and allergies are also high on the list. Too much booze leads to urgent medical interventions, especially on December 31, says Dr. María Jesus Cano, medical coordinator of …

By its very nature, science is evidence-based. Credit: Quality Stock Arts/ Shutterstock Science is by nature evidence-based. Prior to publication, hypotheses are tested and results scrutinised. This process is designed to ensure accuracy and reliability. The Covid pandemic was the first time I became interested in this newspaper. That period was marked by fear and uncertainty. This environment was conducive …

CHOKING on meals is one the main causes for going to a hospital ER in Spain over the Christmas and New Yr holidays. Medics say that the possibility of a struggling a cardiac arrest in a choking scenario may be diminished if folks know methods to use the Heimlich manoeuvre. Carolina Colomer, scientific director of the Vithas Valencia Consuelo stated …