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A BRITISH tourist has issued a warning after being slapped with a €30,000 medical bill after falling ill in Spain.  ITV News reported the woman, from Staffordshire suffered a seizure while on holiday in Mallorca, leading to an  €34,000 medical bill.  Elle Dennis, who fell ill last year on the island and was placed in an induced coma by a …

A report by the Alicante College of Physicians shows that assaults against doctors will rise 37% in Alicante in 2024. The victims were mostly male doctors, a majority under the age of 35. The COMA received 26 notified cases in 2023 with five physical assaults, compared to only two reported in 2020. READ MORE The number of threats and coercion …

A DOCTOR recommends chia seeds to help lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Manuel Viso claims that chia seeds contain antioxidants, omega-3 fats and proteins. He added that he found a great way to prepare the seeds so they are even healthier. READ MORE MANUEL VISO Viso refers to releasing the mucilage from the chia seed. Mucilage is produced when …

European Commission issues fire hazard alert. Hyundai fire hazard alert: Does your car make the list? Credit: Shutterstock, otomobil RAPEX is the rapid alert system of the European Commission for dangerous consumer goods. A new warning has been issued by RAPEX regarding a possible fire hazard with certain Hyundai models. According to the system’s official warning, ‘some vehicles could leak …

According to the Ministry of Health, the use of antidepressants among young women and teenage girls in Spain has increased dramatically in the past three years. Experts believe that the gender gap can be attributed to the bias of the healthcare system, as doctors treat women twice as much for mental health problems as they do men. Also, they believe …

Anita Vince is a 53 year old English woman living in Mallorca for the past two decades. The third annual WALK Against Cancer Mallorca will be led by Anita Vince. Anita is an active member of the Cancer Support Group Mallorca, a group that raises funds to support cancer research. Founded in 2011 by Krista Hyer – who sadly passed …

Friendly driver Credit: Pexels, Lindsey Garrett AutoTrader conducted a recent study that revealed which country had the most friendly drivers. AutoTrader states that British drivers have a reputation for adhering to road rules. They also exhibit a high level of courtesy by signaling well in advance or allowing other vehicles to merge. According to the study, cultural factors, strict regulations …

A hospital in ALICANTE has performed a groundbreaking procedure to destroy breast cancer cells by freezing. A 90-year old woman was successfully treated at the Doctor Balmis Hospital. Cryoablation is the technique used in radiology. READ MORE DOCTOR BALMIS HOSPITAL, ALICANTE The procedure is guided using ultrasound equipment, which is typically safer and more minimally invasive than surgery. The Ministry …

Image: Tanya Dvoretskaya / Shutterstock.com. Blackout curtains or room-darkening drapes can improve your sleep if external light disturbs you. These curtains can be used in bedrooms, media rooms, or anywhere that requires light control. They come in different materials, colours, designs, and styles. The blackout curtains will block out any light from the streetlights or sunlight. The curtains can also …

Hearing aid. Credit: Pexels, Brett Sayles WHO warns that the number of people with hearing impairment will increase alarmingly by 2050. Over 700 million of these are expected to need rehabilitation. Globally, the increasing prevalence of hearing loss, which is linked to factors like loud noise exposure, ageing and other factors, has grave health, economic and social implications. Hearing loss …