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Monkeypox virus is detected in two adults and a six-year-old child in Spain’s Andalucia

THREE members of the same Sevilla family have been diagnosed with 'mild' cases of the monkeypox virus. One of those affected is a child aged...

Revealed: How cutting meat out of your diet can prevent snoring, according to new study

SWITCHING to a vegetarian diet can ‘prevent or treat’ sleep apnoea, the medical condition that causes heavy snoring, a new study has found.  Researchers used...

Chrome finishes are BANNED for cars and motorbikes in Spain from 2024 – this is why

EXCLUSIVE chrome-plated cars and motorbikes can no longer be made in the European Union after the end of a seven-year period for manufacturers to...

Scandal of crucial ‘early detection’ cancer screenings being delayed by up to four YEARS in Spain’s Valencia region

REPORTED delays of up four years for early detection cancer screenings in the Valencian Community has led to a call for prosecutors to determine...

Only 25% of young people in Spain have a healthy diet, new study finds

ONLY a quarter of younger adults in Spain say they maintain a balanced diet including fruit and vegetables, according to a study by consulting...

Drinking coffee daily helps prevent colon cancer from returning to treated patients, study finds

DRINKING more than four cups of coffee a day is associated with a lower risk of recurrent bowel cancer, a new study has found. According...

Fears for Ibuprofen sold in Spain: France probes ‘serious side effects’ of taking 400mg doses after banning the products...

POPULAR painkiller Ibuprofen has come under fire after a French probe finds ‘serious side effects’ of taking 400mg doses of the drug after it...

E-scooter rider, 18, is fighting for his life in hospital after being hit by a drunk driver in Spain’s...

AN 18-year old boy remains in critical condition in a Malaga hospital after he was hit by a drunk driver in Estepona. The teenager was...

First woman to receive the Covid vaccine in Spain turns 100: Pedro Sanchez brands centenarian ‘an example to the...

ARACELI Hidalgo, the first person to receive the Covid-19 vaccine in Spain, has turned 100 years old. The great-grandmother is celebrating her milestone birthday with...

Unlock Exclusive Savings on Expat Health Insurance with NowCompare.es

In the ever-changing landscape of expat life in Spain, securing comprehensive and affordable health insurance is a priority for many. NowCompare.es, a seasoned player...

Health alert over diabetes medication in Spain: ‘Defective’ packets are removed from shelves – this is the affected batch

A HEALTH alert has been issued for a medicine used to treat people with diabetes. The Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (Aemps) has...

Drinking alcohol is the leading cause of liver cancer even if you only do it on the weekends, warn...

AN IMPORTANT part of the Mediterranean diet has traditionally been the belief that one or two glasses of red wine a day are a...

Cannabis is set to be made LEGAL in Spain for medicinal purposes – but not everyone is happy with...

SPAIN is on track to legalise cannabis for medicinal purposes, it emerged today. The Ministry of Health has kickstarted the process of passing a...

Incredible new SALIVA test for breast cancer will diagnose patients in less than five SECONDS

SCIENTISTS have created portable saliva test that is capable of detecting breast cancer in as little as five seconds. The incredible device is the...

Gibraltar to investigate how to make life easier for its disabled residents

MINISTERS from the government combined with Opposition members to thrash out solutions for people with disabilities in Gibraltar. Minister for Equality Christian Santos led the...

Why you should NEVER eat potatoes with growths on them, according to health experts

HEALTH specialists have issued a warning against consuming potatoes that have sprouted - that is if you do not want to be struck down...

How Viagra pills could reduce the risk of dementia, according to new study

MEN who take Viagra to treat erectile dysfunction could have a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study. The study saw...

Malaga hospital breaks record for the most kidney transplants performed in a year

THE Regional University Hospital of Malaga has broken its record for kidney transplants after 201 procedures were performed last year. The number of kidney transplants...

Covid vaccine to be probed in Spain: Investigation is opened over claim that a vial in Andalucia contained a...

ALMERIA'S Provincial Court has ordered an investigation over whether Covid-19 vaccines that allegedly contained graphene oxide posed any health risk. Complaints were submitted in 2022...

Health alert: Cancer-causing chemical is found in batches of a moisturising cream in Spain as customers are urged to...

A HEALTH alert has been issued after a carcinogenic substance was found in a moisturising cream sold in Spain. The country's leading consumer organistation...

REVEALED: The regions in Spain with the longest waits for health appointments 

THE average wait to see a family doctor or Primary Care health staff is 9.12 days in Spain, according to figures compiled by the...

Revealed: How the Mediterranean diet enjoyed in Spain could prevent several cancers

A NEW study has confirmed that the Mediterranean diet, enjoyed by millions of people in Spain, can help to prevent a range of deadly...

Dozens of elderly tourists are struck down with stomach virus in Spain: Popular hotel in Mallorca is forced to...

A STOMACH bug that's hit elderly guests at Mallorca's Palma Bay Club Resort complex has led to the precautionary closure of the hotel's kitchens. Guests...

Have a doctor’s appointment in Spain’s Andalucia this week? Wear a face mask or risk being turned away and...

FACE masks continue to be mandatory in all health centres in Andalucia, despite rates of flu and Covid dropping dramatically in recent weeks. An Olive...

Norovirus outbreak in Spain: Health chiefs investigate after 40 people are infected at a school in Andalucia

ANDALUCIA health officials are investigating a norovirus outbreak that affected around 40 people at an Almeria province school. The outbreak was reported at the CEIP...

Live-in care: The preferred care option offering a personalised service

IT’S a difficult enough time when you realise an elderly parent or close relative needs care. Let alone arranging this when you live overseas. With...

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