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That breezy pose can cost you: Spain’s DGT can fine drivers €80–€200 if an arm out the window reduces control or attention—even on a scenic summer drive. Credit : BublikHaus, Shutterstock Bad driving habits increase when the temperatures rise: windows down and flip-flops are worn. The Spanish DGT does not fine for the attire or posture, but rather the attitude. …

End-of-August “Operación Retorno”: the Guardia Civil boosts roadside checks with speed cameras and remote tachograph control. Drivers should travel sober (0%), keep their paperwork and ITV up-to-date and plan routes in order to avoid fines and traffic jams. Credit : Ivanb.photo, Shutterstock Spain’s End-of-August Getaway is in reverse. The Guardia Civil warns drivers to be cautious as the beaches begin …

Scented candles. Credit: Castorly Stock / Pexels A growing body of evidence shows that lung cancer is not a disease only affecting smokers. Non-smokers’ lung cancer is on the rise, and scientists are attributing this to something much closer to home – indoor air pollutants from everyday products. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), between 10–20 …

The man was diagnosed with type 1 diabetic since the age 5. Freepik is the credit for this photo. Unbelievable medical research has revealed that a type 1 diabetic man can now produce his own islet cells after genetically modified islet cell implants, without needing to take immunosuppressive drugs for life. This may be a significant step in the treatment …

A GLAMOROUS charity auction in Marbella has raised over €80,000 for impoverished children in Africa. 360 generous expats and guests of the Puente Romano hotel paid the incredible sum for nine lots at the glittering World Vision Gala. The annual events, now in its 13th year, was hosted by the mayor of Marbella, Maria Angeles Muñoz, and hotel owner Daniel …

150 km/h trial route: a 50 km stretch of the D3 between Prague and the Linz corridor will test 150 km/h via variable signs—dropping back to 130 km/h in bad weather, with 42 gantries installed for the pilot. Credit: Wikipedia Where the 150km/h test will run – and why now.. Czechia will soon be a leader in the world. From late …

Dr. Sánchez Yagüe of Quironsalud. Credit: Quironsalud In the summer, when temperatures are high and people travel, there is a tendency for digestive problems to increase. Indigestion and food-borne illness cases tend to be on the upswing. Experts warn of the dangers of intense heat, changes in diet, and a relaxed lifestyle. To avoid complications, experts recommend heightened hygiene and …

Dr. Sánchez Yagüe of Quironsalud. Credit: Quironsalud As summer brings soaring temperatures and travel plans, digestive problems tend to spike, with cases of indigestion and food poisoning on the rise. Experts warn that intense heat, dietary shifts, and relaxed routines can wreak havoc on the stomach, needing heightened hygiene, proper food storage, and adequate hydration to prevent complications. Dr. Andrés …

DGT 2025—cyclists: reflective gear visible at 150 m, contraflow on 30 km/h streets in jams, take the lane with a 1.5 m passing gap, and groups may ride two-abreast. Credit: patpitchaya / Shutterstock Motorcyclists in Spain: helmets, gloves and high-vis aren’t optional anymore… The Spanish traffic authority (DGT), after a difficult year on Spain’s roads, has tightened the rules for …

Human embryo implantation, in real time: fluorescence signals reveal the embryo reshaping a collagen matrix in IBEC’s 3D uterus model — insights that could refine IVF timing and selection. Credit X : IBEC @IBECBarcelona First real-time 3D recording of human embryo implantation…Researchers captured the first human embryo implanting 3D and in real-time. The team at the Institute for Bioengineering of …