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A BARCELONA-based hospital performed the first ever face transplant involving a donor that chose assisted suicide, marking an important medical milestone in Spain. The hospital confirmed that the operation lasted for close to 24hours and involved 100 medical personnel. Officials at the hospital said that this is the first face transplant performed anywhere in the globe using a deceased donor. …

While the official focus of today’s Madrid meeting was on wider road safety issues, it brought into sharper focus a common problem for many readers: sleepiness during long journeys. Fatigue is a common problem for thousands of drivers who travel regularly between cities and along Spain’s highways. Statistics on fatigue and road safety in Spain The magnitude of the problem …

Scientists in Spain celebrate their second major breakthrough within a short period of time after successfully restoring vision to a blind patient whose eye injury had previously been considered incurable. Miguel Terol lost his sight in 2018 after a severed nerve caused it to be cut. A team of researchers at the Miguel Hernandez University, led by Eduardo Fernandez a …

Red wine can be good for your health (in small quantities) Credit: Shutterstock It’s true that red wine can have a number of health benefits. This may sound like a white lie to justify another glass, but there is scientific evidence that supports it. Red wine has many health benefits Red wine in small quantities is good for your heart. …

The DGT traffic map shows the widespread road closures, disruptions and delays caused by Storm Leonardo in Spain. Credit : etraffic.dgt.es As many parts of Spain began to dry up, the arrival of Storm Leonardo brought a new wave of disruption. Heavy rain, flooding and landslides are once again causing serious travel problems, particularly in Andalucía, where emergency services are …

It is beneficial to your health to drink hot water. Credit: Shutterstock, mapo_japan Drinking hot water is a wellness trick that social media influencers tout every week. Hot water, not tea bags or coffee granules mixed with milk. The hot beverage that was once the wellness hack of the day has now become a daily ritual for many people, who …

Kia PV5. Credit: KIA VW’s new ID Buzz was a hit when it first launched, thanks to its unique design and color choices. Its electric engine also made a splash. Until now, nothing has come close to competing with the VW ID Buzz. Kia’s PV5 is a vehicle that comes in van and people form. While style can be subjective, …

A good pet-sitter can be vital when you own more than one animal. Credit: Mark Thelwall All of us love our pets. And some of us even have multiple pets that need special care and attention while we are away from home. Have you got pets? Do you need pet care while traveling away from your home? Most of us …

One small habit already makes a big difference. Credit: Miguel Franco As winter slowly fades and the days get longer, I notice the same thought coming up for many people: “I should get ready for summer.” Almost immediately, that thought is followed by pressure.Diets. Restrictions. And a very familiar question: Will I fit into my spring and summer clothes when the …

Drivers are warned about a fake ITV website that charges drivers extra and makes false appointments. Photo Credit: La fabrica de nubes / Wikimedia Commons Residents of the Vega Baja have been warned about a new ITV scam which has already affected several citizens who attempted to book ITV test. A local Orihuela Costa citizen reported that a booking site …