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What is better: 95 or 98 for petrol? Understanding the difference in octane can help you select the best fuel to suit your car’s needs and budget. Credit : Matveev Aleksandr, Shutterstock As you stare at the pumps, do you think: “Does my car really need 95, or should I pay the extra for 98?” It’s okay, you are not …

From compost bin to reef safe sunscreen: banana peels? Photo by Louis Hansel at Unsplash The Mediterranean sun is not a joke. You should always apply sunscreen generously, whether you are in Marbella on vacation or hiking the Sierra Nevada. We are becoming more conscious about what we put on the skin and what gets washed off into our oceans. …

You are not alone if you wake up frequently with neck pain. I had neck pain until I researched cervical, orthopaedic and ergonomic pillows. I found one that helped me sleep comfortably all night without straining my neck. In 2025, stiff necks could be due to a pillow that is not comfortable. It’s possible that the right pillow could provide …

Mpox. Credit: Anna Shalam / Shutterstock The second Mpox outbreak in Aragon this year has prompted public health officials to urge caution. The Epidemiological Bulletin of Aragon confirms a second Monkeypox case in Zaragoza (Spain) between May 26th and June 1st 2025. The regional Department of Health has stated that “appropriate preventive and control measures have been taken”, cited by …

The motor insurance certificate will prove your car’s insured status, especially if you drive abroad with the Green Card. Credit : Kamitana, shutterstock You must not leave your home without the Green Card if you are planning to take a roadtrip beyond Spain. It could be a quick trip to France or an adventure that takes you across Europe. Green …

Glowy radiant summer skin is just a few euros away Servetphotograph via Pixabay The summer is almost here and our skin will be hot, clammy, and sweaty. We can say with certainty that the summer months are a time when our skin needs extra care. With that in mind, I’ve been browsing the cosmetic shelves of our favourite budget-friendly retailer—Mercadona—and …

HIV blood sample. Credit: Melnikov Dmitriy, Shutterstock New LNP X nanoparticle delivers mRNA to ‘invisible’ HIV cells without toxicity. Researchers in Melbourne have made a significant step towards an HIV cure by discovering a way to reveal the virus that is hidden within human white blood cell. It is this that has blocked real progress in the fight against HIV …

A VALENCIA woman is in critical condition at a regional hospital, after contracting rabies nearly a full year ago from a dog biting her in Ethiopia. Rabies is a fatal disease in almost 100% of cases once symptoms appear and the current prognosis for the patient has been described as ‘very poor’. The 44-year old was not immunized against rabies …

DBX S can be ordered now. Credit: Aston Martin Aston Martin announced a new flagship DBX, the DBX S. Powered with an engine that uses technology from the upcoming Valhalla supercar the DBX S offers even more power while reducing weight. DBX S continues a long tradition of Aston Martin’s utilisation of the ‘S’ suffix to denote a special, high-performance …

Skin cancer diagnosis is on the rise in the Baleares. Photo Credit: Chermiti Mohamad via Unsplash The Spanish Association Against Cancer reported a dramatic increase in skin cancer diagnoses between 2024 and 2025. The association reported 142 cases of melanoma in the Baleares alone and 303 cases of other skin cancers. This is a 40% increase over the past four …