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Mass stork deaths near Madrid raise renewed concerns over bird flu. Photo Credit: Sébastien Bloesch / Unsplash HUNDREDS of storks have been found dead along a river near Madrid, raising concern about the rising cases of bird flu in Spain, according to a statement made by officials on Tuesday, December 9. Bird flu, also known as H5N1 or avian influenza, …

Lipedema can be a chronic condition of fat tissue that results in a symmetrical, but disproportionate, increase in size in the legs and arms. It is often accompanied by pain, heavyness, and frequent bruises. Despite these characteristic symptoms, it remains widely underdiagnosed – largely because it is mistaken for excess weight, obesity or circulatory problems. The key to recognizing its …

There are apps for managing your mental wellbeing and prioritising yourself. All of these apps have different functions and are meant to help you succeed at various stages in your daily wellbeing routine. Some apps will help you understand and organise your feelings. Others may help you develop new coping techniques. Still others are designed to help you regulate your …

Our drinking habits also increase as the celebrations of Christmas intensify. Most of us aren’t aware how much alcohol we consume during December. You can sneak in a brandy that your kids have left for Santa Clause, or a Baileys to drink before you go to bed. All of it adds up. This time of year is a great opportunity …

Spain’s motorcycle industry sees the largest increase since 2008. Credit: Shutterstock, Matryoha The love of motorcycles in Spain has never been greater. Carfax’s recent study sheds light on the growing motorcycle industry, with both sales and usage experiencing significant growth. They found that, based on a study of more than 3.7 million motorcycles now in circulation, the market for two …

The rise in flu cases coincides with record levels of A&E attendance. Photo credit: William Barton/Shutterstock In a single week in England, hospital flu admissions have increased by 55 percent. Health leaders describe this as a “worst case scenario” for the early winter. NHS England’s latest data Shows that the number of patients with influenza in hospital has increased significantly …

Anyone who said that diamonds are a woman’s best friends was wrong. Glitter can be a girl’s best friend. There’s no time like Christmas or New Year’s to go head-to-toe in it. This festive season, embrace bright colours and sparkle, as well as unrestrained happiness. Begin with your makeup. Do not be afraid to use your brightest nail polishes and …

I start listening to my Christmas playlist the moment the clock midnight on November 1st. By that point in the year, I need the pick me up only jolly melody of “Jingle Bells” can bring. Thankfully, I’m not alone. Nearly a quarter of us listen to festive songs every single day throughout the month of December, a music countdown of …

Bennie the Corgi. Credit: Lamia Walker Bennie, the Corgi, is one resident that doesn’t require an introduction. With a tail that wiggles like it’s trying to power the village and a grin as wide as his jaunty little gait, Bennie knows everyone – and everyone knows Bennie. Bennie is a natural socialite. She treats her life as if it were …

The expansion of a CATALUNYA lab could lead to the outbreaks of swine flu in Spain. This week, the country declared an emergency due to an infection that causes animals’ internal bleeding. There is no vaccine or cure for the virus, but it does not usually cause death in humans. READ MORE WILD BOAR In Bellaterra, in the province of …