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It’s prime mosquito season in Spain. They affect people differently and there are a variety of ways to combat them. These pests choose their human victims based on factors such as body heat, skin smell, humidity or even the way a person appears. Allergy expert, Isabel Fernandez de Alba, told El PaisPeople who release higher amounts of certain substances tend …

A study found that walking at a fast pace for 15 minutes a day could reduce your risk of dying early by as much as 20%. While the health benefits of long periods of slow walking are well known – classed as ‘moving around, walking at work, walking the dog or engaging in light exercise’ – fast walking for as …

Breastfeeding. Credit: Pixel-Shot, Shutterstock Europe has the lowest rates of breastfeeding in the world, even though it’s proven that breastfeeding protects mothers and babies for a long time. In an effort to change this, a growing EU initiative is trying to make breastfeeding support not only personal but also a collective responsibility. Launched on World Breastfeeding Week The “Baby Friendly …

Adam Husicka According to local unions, MALAGA’S Regional Hospital faces a serious crisis in its Intensive Care Unit due to a critical lack of nursing staff. Nursing groups PEPA (Plataforma Enfermera por AndaluciaSatse () and Satse claim that the shortage of staff is dangerous and puts lives in danger. In only four months, more than 2,700 nursing-hours were uncovered in …

Hyundai. New Hyundai IONIQ 9 Credit: Hyundai Hyundai’s IONIQ 9 SUV electric has been one the most anticipated vehicles for 2025 since its debut in November 2024. All IONIQ9 models have a standard 110kWh battery. They also come in a Long Range 218PS (RWD), Long Range 307PS (AWD) or 427PS Performance AWD. Long-Range RWD models feature a rear motor of …

Watermelon rinds are delicious. Credit: enjoy58, Shutterstock You could be wasting a nutritional gem by throwing away your watermelon rind. Health experts and viral social media posts are turning this often-overlooked part of the fruit into a trending superfood, packed with fibre, antioxidants, and heart-friendly amino acids – and it’s stirring debate over whether it’s real science or just the …

Toll booths on a Spanish motorway—drivers could soon pay to use national roads under new government plans. Credit : BearFotos & Shutterstock Are Spain’s Motorways about to change forever?… You’re not the only one who has enjoyed the thrills of cruising down Spain’s sun-drenched, long motorways. Free national roads have always been something of a Spanish hallmark – a joy …

Guess AI model in Vogue magazine. Credit: Instagram @seraphinnevallora The iconic fashion magazine has made a historic first. Vogue featured an AI-generated model in its August 2025 print edition – sparking fierce backlash from readers, campaigners, and models alike. Double-page controversy You can also find out more about Seraphinne Vallora’s AI agency created an advert that featured hyper-realistic women displaying …

Hypericum perforatum is also known as St. John’s Wort. Credit: Mike Bird. Pexels How many of the natural remedies available for depression actually work? Journal of the American Medical Association published a major review in July 2025. Frontiers of Pharmacology The study analyzed over 200 clinical studies of 64 OTC products that are marketed for treating depression symptoms. The research …

Health officials warn millions of people unknowingly carry hepatitis B, C or both. Photo credit: National Cancer Institute through Unsplash European health officials have issued a warning about public health. In a new report the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, (ECDC), revealed that approximately five million people are infected with hepatitis B and C in the European Union …