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An oncologist says there is no evidence that the latest craze of consuming oil in the morning, without food, has any health benefits. Influencers, celebrities and influencers such as the Kardashians or Gwyneth paltrow have been taking a tablespoon of oil each day. The trend has spread through social media. Olive oil has many health benefits, including reducing cancer risk, …

Renault Classics. Credit: Renault It’s not unusual for premium car manufacturers to offer parts and services as a reference for classic models that are no longer in production. There are more mass-market automakers who follow suit. The Originals Renault la Collection has launched a new initiative for collectors who own historic Renault cars. A new website is now available (theoriginals-services.renault.com), …

SPAIN’S Council of Ministers endorsed a bill to curb alcohol consumption by underage children. The law will allow the police to administer breath tests to children at schools and colleges. Congress must now approve the legislation. In an effort to reduce alcohol consumption among youth, the law also restricts advertising, sales and public consumption of alcohol. UNDERAGE DRINKING IS A …

SPANISH researchers claim to have found the REAL key to long-term health after studying DNA of a 117-year old. Researchers from Barcelona University studied the microbiome of Spain’s oldest individual to discover the secret to long life. Maria Branyas, who passed away last year at 117-years-old reportedly had the ‘microbiome of a child’ and ‘a privileged genome’, allowing her to …

A Portuguese Man o’ War is spotted again on the Costa del Sol. On Sunday, a specimen of deadly jellyfish washed ashore on Carvajal Beach in Fuengirola. Fuengirola Se Queja, an Instagram account, put out a warning to its users, highlighting that the Portuguese Man O’ War is ‘highly dangerous’ and is capable of killing humans.  READ MORE Man o’ …

Sperm Analysis Credit: Shutterstock, Arif biswas According to a new Danish study, men with better sperm may live longer. Researchers examined data from nearly 80.000 Danish men over 50 years, and found an important correlation between longevity and semen quality (Human Reproduction, 2025). Life expectancy and sperm-quality The study examined men who underwent semen analysis because of fertility concerns. Semen …

A GROUNDBREAKING study out of Catalunya has observed for the first time how memories are stored in the human brain – and it’s completely different from in animals. Researchers from Barcelona’s Hospital del Mar have discovered that neurons can distinguish objects or people regardless of context, allowing them to establish higher and abstract relationships – which constitutes ‘the basis of …

Subaru has released the prices and specifications of its new Forester eBOXER. Subaru Subaru has released the specifications and prices for its new Forester eBoxer, marking the UK launch of the latest Forester generation. Back in 1997 the first-generation Subaru Forester was launched, arguably making it one of the first ‘crossover’ SUVs. Its subtle styling, in comparison to other large SUVs, …

Screen apnoea. Credit: Shutterstock, Roquillo Tebar It is now the norm to spend long hours in front screens, especially among office workers, digital nomadics, and internet marketers. Have you noticed that you hold your breath as you read emails or scroll through social media sites? I’ve done it myself while watching emotionally charged scenes on TV. I’ve also seen my …

HOSPITAL Quirónsalud Marbella is excited to announce the addition of new professionals to its Plastic, Aesthetic, and Reconstructive Surgery service. The goal of the clinic is to provide a patient with a personalized care and find the most appropriate solution for every case. With this in mind, Dr Gonzalo Martínez Magide, Dr Carmen Alfonsea Carmona, and Dr Juan Luis Alfonsea …