How sports medicine can help you stay healthy: top tips from Spain’s club doctor
How it’s all the lateral, subtle tricks that make for the best sportsmen, writes Spain’s club doctor Dr Claudio Vazquez Colomo as he prepares for
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Nationwide doctors’ strike begins TODAY in Spain: Here’s how it could affect you
DOCTORS in Spain are staging the first of a series of nationwide, five-day strikes from Monday with dates announced through to June. Medical unions are
‘Catch me if you can’: The fabulous lies of a con artist who treated patients as a fake nurse in Malaga for FIVE YEARS using stolen ID
A MAN has been arrested in Malaga after posing as a qualified nurse for more than five years, reportedly securing contracts across both public and
Warning for parents in Spain as baby formula is recalled after five babies are hospitalised over toxin fears
RECALLS of baby formula in Spain have prompted urgent warnings to parents after several infants were hospitalised from potentially contaminated products. Parents in Spain are
Natural ageing or maintenance culture? Inside the Costa del Sol’s aesthetic boom
EXPATS and locals of southern Spain take different approaches to staying youthful and healthy. Green juice in one hand and a Botox appointment in the
World first: Spanish woman in Barcelona receives first ever face transplant after euthanasia volunteer makes donation
A BARCELONA hospital has carried out the world’s first face transplant using a donor who chose assisted dying, marking a major medical milestone in Spain.
New cancer cases in Spain are expected to exceed 300,000 for the first time in a single year
NEW cases of cancer in Spain are predicted to go above 300,000 for the first time in a calendar year, according to the Spanish Society
GibMed is Gibraltar’s first private hospital – perfect to get UK-standard healthcare without going home
GIBMED International Hospital is redefining private healthcare in Gibraltar by delivering a truly comprehensive, locally based medical service built around patient-focused care, quality, accessibility, and
Measles scare in Spain as cases doubled last year – and were virtually zero in 2023
MEASLES cases in Spain nearly doubled in 2025 according to the Carlos III Health Institute. It reported 397 registered cases compared to 217 in 2024,
On the marvels of 3D laparoscopic surgery at Quironsalud – and how it helps you in complex operations
THREE-dimensional laparoscopic surgery is a type of procedure widely used in surgery for digestive tumours, but it also facilitates the learning process for young surgeons
Spain continues its astonishing run as global organ donor champion – narrowly failing to beat its own world record in 2025
SPAIN came close to surpassing itself once again in 2025. With 6,335 organ transplants carried out nationwide, the country barely missed out on breaking the
Take care! The main reasons people need emergency treatment on New Year’s Eve in Spain, according to a medical expert
EXCESS alcohol and people choking on food are among the leading reasons for hospital ER visits in Spain on New Year’s Eve, according to medical
Why choking is a big killer at this time of the year in Spain- and what you can do to help save a life
CHOKING on food is one the leading reasons for going to a hospital ER in Spain over the Christmas and New Year holidays. Medics say
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Suffering from migraines? These three medicines are far better than ibuprofen, new study suggests
Article first published December 24, 2023 THE Spanish Society of Neurology says that 1.5 million people in the country suffer from chronic migraines and experience