Health News - The Olive Press Spanish Newspaper

Marbella hospital’s new state-of-the-art MRI scanner diagnoses heart and brain conditions faster

NEW technology is set to expand Quironsalud’s diagnostic capabilities and enable the development of advanced protocols in cardiology and neurology. Quironsalud Marbella Hospital has strengthened

20 Mar, 2026 @ 13:49

Andalucia·Health·Marbella·Sponsored·Sponsored Article

Bogus Alicante doctor arrested for bungled hyaluronic acid injections on underage girl’s lips

A FAKE doctor has been arrested by the Policia Nacional in Alicante for carrying out hyaluronic acid injections on an underage girl’s lips. The procedure

20 Mar, 2026 @ 13:00

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Health·Lead

Massive pollen waves set to sweep across Andalucia in ‘perfect storm’ for allergy sufferers

HUGE amounts of pollen are set to sweep across Andalucia this spring, with experts warning of a “perfect storm” for allergy sufferers. Researchers from the

20 Mar, 2026 @ 08:30

Andalucia·Green·Health·Lead

Cocaine traces in Barcelona’s wastewater nearly triple as four Spanish cities come in the European top 15 – while another refused to join study after years of topping Spain’s charts

COCAINE use in Barcelona has surged dramatically, with wastewater data from 2025 showing levels nearly tripled compared to the previous year, according to a Europe-wide

19 Mar, 2026 @ 18:45

Barcelona·Health·Lead

Madrid boasts the highest life expectancy of any region in Europe – residents of Spain’s capital now live well into their 80s

MADRID residents live longer than those of any other region in Europe, new research has shown. The average lifespan in the Community of Madrid hit

17 Mar, 2026 @ 16:08

Health·Lead·Madrid

‘Free, fast and unlimited’ wifi to be rolled out at all hospitals across Andalucia

‘FREE, fast and unlimited’ wifi has been rolled out at all of Andalucia’s hospitals in an 18.5 million project. These millions have gone towards the

17 Mar, 2026 @ 14:30

Andalucia·Health·Lead

How Mediterranean is YOUR diet? Take this 14-point test to find out

MILLIONS claim to follow the famous Mediterranean diet – but experts say most people in Spain don’t actually eat it anymore. Celebrated worldwide as one

14 Mar, 2026 @ 13:00

Food & Drink·Health·Lead

Spain’s birth rate collapsed to 1.1 in 2024 – at which the population would be virtually wiped out in just four generations

SPAIN has recorded one of the lowest birth rates in Europe, according to newly released figures, highlighting concerns about the country’s long-term demographic decline. New

14 Mar, 2026 @ 11:00

Health·Lead·National News

Overcoming dental phobia: How new sedation techniques are transforming implant surgery in Andalucia

A STRING of Quironsalud hospitals in Andalucia have introduced a new technique to help anxious patients undergoing dental implant treatments. State-of-the-art facilities in Quironsalud Marbella,

12 Mar, 2026 @ 16:45

Andalucia·Health·Sponsored

Spain grants free on-the-spot healthcare to all undocumented migrants

SPAIN has granted free healthcare to ‘anyone who is not a legal resident,’ the Ministry of Health has announced – sparking fears that the move

11 Mar, 2026 @ 14:07

Health·Lead·National News·Politics

Spain has the highest number of births to mothers over 40 in Europe – how the housing crisis, tourism and cost of living has pushed the figure ever upwards

THE full extent of Spain’s fertility crisis has become apparent after it was revealed that more than one in ten children are born to mothers

9 Mar, 2026 @ 17:50

Business & Finance·Health·Lead·National News·Property

Cancer creeps into first place as the biggest killer in Malaga province after knocking cardiovascular illnesses off the top

CANCER continues to be the biggest killer in Malaga after knocking cardiovascular illnesses off the top spot. It is this deadly disease that took first

9 Mar, 2026 @ 11:44

Health·Lead·Malaga

Want to stop wrinkles? Taking collagen won’t be a quick fix – although it can boost skin health

From supplements and creams to collagen-infused smoothies, the so-called ‘miracle ingredient’ has become a staple in many anti-ageing routines – but does it actually prevent

8 Mar, 2026 @ 13:00

Health·Lead

Madrid welcomes a new massage parlour – of course The Olive Press went to try it out

OUTSIDE, Madrid’s noise is unrelenting. Café chatter swells as tourists surge past in dense waves, car engines droning beneath it all. Yet inside ZenVida, a

8 Mar, 2026 @ 12:00

Health·Lead·Madrid

Living with pain? UK-trained senior orthopaedic surgeon Fabian Poletti reveals the best way to end the agony

By Dr. Fabian Poletti ONE of the most common phrases I regularly hear from patients over 60 is this: “I’m managing.” They tell me calmly.

8 Mar, 2026 @ 11:30

Columnist·Health·Lead

Obesity surges among young people in Spain as HALF the country is now overweight

SPAIN’s obesity crisis is increasingly affecting younger generations, with rates among 18-24 year-olds rising by more than 40% in recent years. New analysis linked to

8 Mar, 2026 @ 09:30

Andalucia·Health·Lead·Murcia·Valencia

The silent killer: Why expats in Spain over 50 need to know about this rare liver cancer

EXPATS in Spain often dismiss fatigue as a side effect of the heat, but Quironsalud experts warn these minor symptoms could be early signs of

6 Mar, 2026 @ 16:35

Andalucia·Gibraltar·Health·Marbella·Sponsored·Sponsored Article

The definitive guide to choosing a health insurance policy for expats in Spain

ARE you planning to move to Spain and looking for a health insurance policy specifically designed for expats? We understand that such an abundance of

6 Mar, 2026 @ 09:00

Health·Other News·Sponsored·Sponsored Article

Complaints about attacks on health workers rose by 26% in Spain during 2025.

Health worker assault complaints in Spain rose by 26% during 2025

THE Policia Nacional says they dealt with 513 complaints of verbal and physical attacks on health workers in Spain last year- up by 26.35% on

4 Mar, 2026 @ 13:30

Crime & Law·Health·Lead

Relief for cancer patients as Marbella hospital receives €100m upgrade – all you need to know

THE Costa del Sol’s flagship hospital has finally completed its expansion after 16 years in the making. The new and improved University Hospital in Marbella

3 Mar, 2026 @ 18:00

Costa del Sol·Health·Marbella

Climate change is fuelling anxiety and depression in Spain’s most vulnerable neighbourhoods, shock study warns

AIR pollution and extreme temperatures affect those in lower-income neighbourhoods more than others, a new project reveals. For all exposure to this extreme weather and

3 Mar, 2026 @ 15:45

Environment·Health·Lead

Growing numbers of US scientists are moving to Spain amid frustrations over Trump’s attempts to tighten control over research

MORE and more researchers based in the United States are relocating to Spain as new political controls over science and budget cuts in the US

1 Mar, 2026 @ 13:00

Health·Lead·National News

Warning as Spain to suffer an ‘explosive’ mosquito season after heavy rains and unseasonal heat

SPAIN is bracing for an ‘explosive’ mosquito season after weeks of heavy rain and unseasonably warm weather created ideal breeding conditions. The warning comes from

27 Feb, 2026 @ 16:00

Environment·Health·Lead

Spain’s Pedro Sanchez forced into extraordinary denial after political rivals spread heart disease conspiracy

SPAIN’S Prime Minister took to social media to firmly deny rumors that he was suffering from heart disease, shutting down the claims circulated by political

26 Feb, 2026 @ 17:30

Health·Lead·Politics

Spain announces plan to BAN sales of all energy drinks to under-16s

A NATIONWIDE ban on selling energy drinks to under-16s has been announced in Spain. All energy drinks will be off-limits to under-16s, with a further

26 Feb, 2026 @ 12:50

Health·Lead

Secret gene makes carriers more resistant to picking up smoking – offering hope of new treatments for those who can’t shake the habit

SCIENTISTS have discovered a secret gene that makes carriers more resistant to smoking with the hope of one day offering new treatments for those who

25 Feb, 2026 @ 14:15

Health·Lead

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Marbella hospital’s new state-of-the-art MRI scanner diagnoses heart and brain conditions faster

Bogus Alicante doctor arrested for bungled hyaluronic acid injections on underage girl’s lips

Massive pollen waves set to sweep across Andalucia in ‘perfect storm’ for allergy sufferers

Cocaine traces in Barcelona’s wastewater nearly triple as four Spanish cities come in the European top 15 – while another refused to join study after years of topping Spain’s charts

Madrid boasts the highest life expectancy of any region in Europe – residents of Spain’s capital now live well into their 80s

‘Free, fast and unlimited’ wifi to be rolled out at all hospitals across Andalucia

How Mediterranean is YOUR diet? Take this 14-point test to find out

Spain’s birth rate collapsed to 1.1 in 2024 – at which the population would be virtually wiped out in just four generations

Overcoming dental phobia: How new sedation techniques are transforming implant surgery in Andalucia

Spain grants free on-the-spot healthcare to all undocumented migrants

Spain has the highest number of births to mothers over 40 in Europe – how the housing crisis, tourism and cost of living has pushed the figure ever upwards

Cancer creeps into first place as the biggest killer in Malaga province after knocking cardiovascular illnesses off the top

Want to stop wrinkles? Taking collagen won’t be a quick fix – although it can boost skin health

Madrid welcomes a new massage parlour – of course The Olive Press went to try it out

Living with pain? UK-trained senior orthopaedic surgeon Fabian Poletti reveals the best way to end the agony

Obesity surges among young people in Spain as HALF the country is now overweight

The silent killer: Why expats in Spain over 50 need to know about this rare liver cancer

The definitive guide to choosing a health insurance policy for expats in Spain

Health worker assault complaints in Spain rose by 26% during 2025

Relief for cancer patients as Marbella hospital receives €100m upgrade – all you need to know

Climate change is fuelling anxiety and depression in Spain’s most vulnerable neighbourhoods, shock study warns

Growing numbers of US scientists are moving to Spain amid frustrations over Trump’s attempts to tighten control over research

Warning as Spain to suffer an ‘explosive’ mosquito season after heavy rains and unseasonal heat

Spain’s Pedro Sanchez forced into extraordinary denial after political rivals spread heart disease conspiracy

Spain announces plan to BAN sales of all energy drinks to under-16s

Secret gene makes carriers more resistant to picking up smoking – offering hope of new treatments for those who can’t shake the habit

Police foil narco shootout in Costa del Sol beachfront hotspot: Shotgun and pistols seized moments before deadly midnight showdown

WATCH: Spain’s Canary Islands hit by ‘storm of the decade’ as its caked in snow, swamped in floods and smashed by high waves

WATCH: Hundreds of Shia Muslims march through Barcelona old town and perform ‘matam’ ritual at the Arc de Triomf

Spain’s police union warns of border collapse at Alicante airport as understaffing and new EES cause travel chaos

Horror in Torremolinos: Girl, 14, escapes knife-wielding captors by jumping between hotel balconies

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