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The extreme temperatures in Valencia last year caused an unprecedented number of deaths. The Carlos III Health Institute in Madrid reports that 516 deaths in 2024 will be caused by high or low temperatures, a 42% increase compared to 2023. In the winter of 2018, 205 people died from the cold. The summer saw 268 deaths, which is almost the …

BYD introduces the ATTO 2 SUV. Credit: BYD BYD has introduced the ATTO 2 SUV. It offers the elevated ride height of a SUV in a package more tailored to urban streets and the parking arrangements. The sides of the vehicle have lower cladding with highlights to emphasize the height. ATTO 2 comes in Climbing Grey paint as standard, with …

GIBRALTAR launches a sick note telephone service today to cut down on waiting times for GP appointment. The move was announced by Health Minister Gemma Arias Vasquez. Patients can now get sick notes from the Primary Care Centres (PCCs) without having to book a consultation with a doctor. The goal is to streamline the process by releasing hundreds of appointment …

Weight-loss jabs. Credit: Shutterstock and MillaF In the UK, the availability of weight-loss injections such as Ozempic Mounjaro Wegovy will be more closely regulated following concerns about some online pharmacies prescribing these medications in an inappropriate manner. General Pharmaceutical Council has released new guidelines for safer prescribing. Weight-loss injections are now classified as “high risk medicines”, meaning that additional safety …

Breast cancer. Breast cancer. Nearly 700,000 women are expected to take part in a UK-wide artificial intelligence (AI), to improve breast cancer screening. The initiative will test whether AI is able to detect breast cancer sooner and relieve pressure on NHS radiologists. A press release by gov.uk today (on World Cancer Day) reveals all details… AI will be implemented at …

Fresh fruits and veggies are essential components of a plant-based balanced diet. They provide vital nutrients that promote gut health and well-being. Credit : Shutterstock Losangela Plant-based diets are incredibly popular these days, but do they actually help the immune system? While the answer isn’t always black and white for this topic, most experts agree that there are many benefits …

INSTER Cross is priced at €34,000/£28,745 and available in five exterior colour options. Credit: Hyundai Hyundai’s small SUV EV, the INSTER Cross, was unveiled in June of last year. Pricing and specifications for trim levels 01 and 02 were announced in October. INSTER’s distinctive styling is complimented by a variety of technology and comfort features. With the introduction of the …

Medicines. Credit: Pexels, Pixabay The European Union (EU), which is under increasing threat of pharmaceutical crime as criminal networks take advantage of legal loopholes and supply chain vulnerabilities to distribute fake and substandard medicines, are facing an increased threat. Europol has released a new report (‘The threat of pharmaceutical crime in the EU and beyond’) The report sheds a light …

Credit: @mayawitch on Twitter. Koenigsegg CEO, who first revealed the CC850 to the public at California’s Pebble Beach, in 2022. 2025 will be the year of official production for the 1,353 horsepower monster. Christian von Koenigsegg, who initially received criticism for his proposed 50-unit production, has now promised to add 20 more cars to the line. A release date is …

MUSICAL performances may scale back hospital spending as much as seven million euros, a brand new research has revealed. It’s estimated well being services may save between two and 7 million euros by offering music to sufferers. Music releases stress and nervousness in intensive care sufferers, based on the research by Musicos por la Salud (Musicians for Well being). LULLABY: …