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Is Dim Indoor Light Fueling The Nearsightedness Boom? Health News Published: 23 February 2026 15:07 CET

Nearsightedness (myopia) has exploded in recent decades. In many countries, a large share of teenagers and young adults now need glasses or contact lenses to see clearly at a distance. For years, most of the blame has been put on phones, tablets and computers.

Nationwide doctors’ strike in Spain: health system faces months of disruption Health News Published: 16 February 2026 12:26 CET

Spain is bracing for months of disruption in its public health system after doctors’ unions called an indefinite national strike starting on Monday...

Childhood obesity in Spain: cases double among girls and hit poorer families hardest Health News Published: 12 February 2026 18:28 CET

Childhood obesity in Spain has become one of the most worrying public health trends of the 21st century. New data show that, while overall figures...

Early Inflammation Markers Could Transform How We Detect Diabetic Retinopathy Health News Published: 10 February 2026 11:36 CET

A Spanish research team has found signs of inflammation and vascular stress in the eye long before diabetic retinopathy is visible, opening the door...