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Suffering from migraines? These three medicines are far better than ibuprofen, new study suggests

THE Spanish Society of Neurology says that 1.5 million people in the country suffer from chronic migraines and experience headaches 15 or more days a month. Finding a way to reduce this

24 Dec, 2023 @ 08:30

Health·Lead

Residents in Spain’s Malaga to face 42% water bill hike in spring, averaging €20 monthly

Legionnaire’s warning: Residents in Gibraltar are advised to run their taps after returning from holidays – as experts test more samples of the disease

RESULTS of the tests on suspected samples of Legionnaire’s Disease taken in Gibraltar are expected ‘after the holidays’, its public health director said. Authorities have linked four cases recorded since September to

23 Dec, 2023 @ 09:28

Environment·Gibraltar·Health

Popular tourist resort in Spain offers tax break to restaurants and bars that ban smoking on terraces

BAR and restaurant owners in Mallorca’s capital have been given a financial incentive to ban smoking on their terraces. As rumours circulate that Spain’s Health Ministry is mulling a nationwide ban, Palma

22 Dec, 2023 @ 19:00

Balearic Islands·Health·Lead·Mallorca

Doctors in Spain say a second and deadly pandemic is ‘likely’ and warn the health service ‘is not prepared’

A REPORT into Spain’s handling of the Covid 19 pandemic has warned that it is ‘probable’ in the medium or short term that there will be a new pandemic caused by ‘highly

22 Dec, 2023 @ 13:30

Coronavirus·Health·Lead

These are the best home treatments for cold or flu this winter – according to the Gibraltar health service

HEALTH chiefs in Gibraltar have advised residents on how to treat themselves for this winter’s wave of flu and colds sweeping the Rock. The Gibraltar Health Authority said people should only visit

21 Dec, 2023 @ 14:47

Gibraltar·Health

Spain pledges to increase paternity leave even further: This is how many weeks off work new parents will get from next year

NEW PARENTS in Spain have been promised an even longer time off from work by the government, with paid leave for mothers and fathers due to go up from the current 16

21 Dec, 2023 @ 12:11

Health·Lead·Politics

European Union abolishes mask-wearing on planes BUT it comes down to individual countries like Spain

Masks are made mandatory in Gibraltar hospital and nursing homes amid spike in Covid, flu and other illnesses

MASKS are back in force at Gibraltar’s main hospital and elderly residences after ‘a severe increase in influenza and other respiratory conditions’, its public health director said. The Gibraltar Health Authority (GHA)

20 Dec, 2023 @ 16:49

Gibraltar·Health

This European city could legalise COCAINE in a desperate bid to stop cartels in Spain and the Lowlands from flooding the area with the drug

SUPER wealthy Switzerland is considering a groundbreaking proposal to legalise cocaine for recreational use. In what would be a first-of-its-kind pilot scheme, the Swiss capital Bern is examining the possibility, although it

20 Dec, 2023 @ 14:00

Crime & Law·Health·Lead

Increased used of air conditioning has cut high temperature deaths by a third in Spain

Big fall in Spain’s extreme heat deaths over 40 years is down to greater use of air conditioning

EXTREME high and low temperatures are causing fewer deaths in Spain compared to 40 years ago due to more air conditioning and heating units being installed in homes. A study shows that

19 Dec, 2023 @ 18:00

Health·Lead

Number of people taking their own lives totalled 4,227 in Spain last year

Number of people dying by suicide increased by over 5% in Spain last year

FIGURES released on Tuesday by Spain’s National Institute of Statistics(INE) showed that 4,227 people took their own lives in 2022, compared to 4,003 in 2021. Last year’s total went up by 5.6%

19 Dec, 2023 @ 16:30

Health·Lead·National News

Covid deaths in Spain 82% down compared to 2022

A TOTAL of 3,760 people in Spain died from Covid-19 in the first six months of 2023, which is 82% fewer than in the same period of the previous year. According to

19 Dec, 2023 @ 14:34

Health·Lead

Authorities isolate ‘potential source’ of Legionnaire’s Disease outbreak that killed one in Gibraltar

AUTHORITIES in Gibraltar have ‘isolated’ the potential common source of Legionnaire’s Disease that killed one person and infected three others. The British territory’s Director of Public Health acted quickly to eliminate the

19 Dec, 2023 @ 13:30

Environment·Gibraltar·Health

Have You Thought About Gifting Love and Health for Christmas?

‘Tis the season of joy, giving, and the perfect time to ponder on the best gifts for your loved ones. This Christmas, consider a present that goes beyond material possessions—gift the invaluable

16 Dec, 2023 @ 16:05

Health·Valencia·Valencian Community

‘I’m a mental health expert and these are the warning signs of mobile phone addiciton – which can be more harmful than you think’

By Fiyaz Mughal Addiction used to be a word associated with drugs, alcohol, sex or eating. At a very basic level, an addiction is something that causes you to feel that you

16 Dec, 2023 @ 13:57

Columnists·Health·Lead

Is eating dinner after 9pm good for you? Study suggests the norm in Spain could cause more risk of cardiovascular issues

SPAIN’S population is known for eating late dinners, with many tucking into their last meal of the day well after 9pm. But according to a new study, the custom might not be

15 Dec, 2023 @ 11:41

Health·Lead

Revealed: The best public and private hospitals in Spain

SPAIN’S leading public and private hospitals have been revealed on Wednesday in the annual Monitor de Reputacion Sanitaria(Healthcare Reputation Monitor) survey. The La Paz University Hospital in Madrid remains in first place

13 Dec, 2023 @ 17:15

Health·Lead

Three possible sources identified of Legionnaire’s Disease outbreak that killed one in Gibraltar

THE Legionnaire’s Disease outbreak that has claimed a life in Gibraltar could have come from three possible sources, its public health chief said Wednesday. Director for Public Health Helen Carter said investigators

13 Dec, 2023 @ 15:52

Gibraltar·Health

Smoking ban plans for bar and restaurant terraces are ‘crazy’ says top politician in Spain

MADRID’S mayor Jose Luis Martinez-Almeida, has branded proposals to ban smoking on bar and restaurant terraces as ‘crazy’. His comments came on Tuesday- a day after the Health Minister, Monica Garcia, said

12 Dec, 2023 @ 18:00

Health·Lead·Madrid·National News·Politics

SHOCK DEATH: Victim loses fight against Legionnaire’s Disease in Gibraltar hospital after mystery outbreak

A PERSON has tragically died from Legionnaire’s Disease in Gibraltar as health chiefs continue to search out the source that infected four people. Health chiefs reported Monday that the victim had been

12 Dec, 2023 @ 16:26

Gibraltar·Health·Lead

Britain is no longer attractive to health workers from Spain: Nurses blast post-Brexit rules and worsening conditions

A COMBINATION of Brexit and worsening work conditions have prompted more and more Spanish nursing staff to up sticks and leave the United Kingdom. In many cases these workers are returning home

12 Dec, 2023 @ 12:54

Health·Lead

Spain wants to BAN smoking on restaurant terraces and crackdown on vaping

LONG-TERM plans to restrict smoking in public places are being dusted down once again from the Ministry of Health’s shelves. Some of Spain’s regions got a taste of bar and restaurant terrace

11 Dec, 2023 @ 19:12

Health·Lead

Cosmetic surgeon being investigated over death of British patient in Spain dies suddenly

A SURGEON who performed a cosmetic surgery procedure on a British woman who died following ‘complications’ at a Palma clinic in September, has himself died. The Ultima Hora newspaper has revealed simply

11 Dec, 2023 @ 18:30

Balearic Islands·Crime & Law·Health·Lead·Mallorca

Covid cases climb in Spain as winter arrives: These are the symptoms to look out for

AS winter approaches, Covid cases are on the rise in Spain with these key symptoms. A report released last week showed Covid cases have increased by over 6% in just one week.

11 Dec, 2023 @ 13:04

Health·Lead

How to avoid a red wine headache – according to science

Researchers recently identified why red wine gives so many people headaches. It is thought quercetin, a natural flavonoid found in red wine, could be the culprit. According to a study by the

9 Dec, 2023 @ 12:00

Health·Lead

Want a long life in Spain? Eat these 4 foods from the age of 40 and upwards

A STUDY has revealed how four foods could help you live ten years longer. Based in the UK, the study by Nature Food revealed that certain foods could lengthen your life and

9 Dec, 2023 @ 08:00

Health

Can I buy Ozempic in Spain and how much is it? All you need to know as demand for the slimming drug surges

DEMAND for popular slimming drug Ozempic has surged in Spain over the past year. Between January and September over 31,000 units of the drug were sold in Andalucia. According to distributors, demand

8 Dec, 2023 @ 11:58

Health·Lead

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