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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The end of the winter flu? Hopes grow as researchers develop all-in-one vaccine to combat coughs and colds
A REVOLUTIONARY single vaccine could protect against all seasonal flus and colds, researchers have announced – just weeks after a severe flu outbreak brought Spanish
Spain vs Turkey hair transplant comparison guide – cost, tech and hidden risks
DECIDING to undergo a hair transplant is a life-changing resolution. Beyond the aesthetic transformation, it is an investment in self-esteem and professional image. However, the
REVEALED: The ‘instant’ hair miracle taking the Costa del Sol by storm – and no surgery required
LET’S be honest, losing your hair is a nightmare. Whether it’s male pattern baldness, thinning crowns, or medical conditions, watching your thick head of hair
Hard luck: Spain withdraws ‘Love Nectar’ aphrodisiac drink from shelves after discovering hidden Viagra ingredient
SPANISH health authorities have ordered the immediate nationwide withdrawal of an aphrodisiac drink after discovering it is secretly spiked with the active ingredient in Viagra.
Malaga hospitals in chaos as doctors’ strike cancels 200,000 appointments – what happens now?
MORE than 200,000 doctor’s appointments have been cancelled in Malaga following a nationwide strike over medical staff working conditions, official data shows. Roughly 4,000 surgeries
Urgent health warning in Madrid after dozens infected in measles outbreak: Here’s how to stay safe against the disease
SPAIN’S capital has been rocked by an outbreak of measles with 24 cases confirmed in the first seven weeks of 2026 – more than the
Hallelujah! Spain’s shockingly low birth rate rises for the first time in a decade – but one in ten new mothers are now over 40
SPAIN’S birth rate has gone up for the first time in a decade according to the National Institute of Statistics coupled with a rise in
Successful separation of Siamese twins in Barcelona hospital chalks up another impressive medical operation after historic face transplant
THE successful separation of Siamese twins in Barcelona has been labelled another impressive medical operation after another hospital in the city performed a historic face
There’s a new unlikely star of Spanish cuisine coming out of Galicia – and it isn’t a talented new chef
ONCE confined to sushi bars and experimental kitchens, today seaweed is emerging as an unlikely star of Spanish cuisine. After a string of celebrity chefs