Mental health overtakes cancer as Spain’s biggest health worry, study finds
MENTAL wellbeing has surpassed cancer as Spain’s top health concern, a study has found. Ipsos’ 2025 Health Service Report, an annual survey of more than
Tourists blamed for summer spike in Covid cases as winter flu vaccination begins in Malaga province
By Rachel Gore UK TOURISTS have been blamed for a summer rise in Coronavirus and flu cases across Malaga. Health officials are attributing a recent
Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital launches new Microbiota and Longevity Unit
QUIRÓNSALUD Marbella Hospital has launched its new Microbiota and Longevity Unit, a service that combines prevention, health promotion, and optimisation to maximise vitality and quality
EYES OUT FOR ALL: The Olive Press is relaunching its ‘Smash the Spiking’ campaign with Sala Group Holdings to tackle the growing menace of drink spiking in Spain
THE Olive Press is teaming up with one of the Costa del Sol’s leading hospitality groups to highlight the growing danger of spiking. We are
Shocking levels of violence against children in Spain are revealed in ground-breaking survey
THE most comprehensive survey of violence during childhood to be conducted in Spain has revealed some disturbing findings. The study was organised by Sigma Dos
Health insurance expert TERESA MORENO on why it’s the key to your visa in Spain as well as overall peace of mind
MOVING to another country always brings with it a mix of excitement and paperwork that can sometimes be overwhelming. In Spain, one of the most
Spain’s Pedro Sanchez moves to make abortion a constitutional right
SPAIN’S prime minister Pedro Sanchez has floated the idea of making abortion a part of the nation’s constitution amid fears that a future right-wing government
Backlash in Madrid as Vox pushes ‘pseudoscience warnings’ on women seeking an abortion
MADRID’S mayor has stated that ‘post-abortion depression syndrome’ is ‘not a classified science category’, after Vox demanded pregnant women be given mandatory information about the
Quirónsalud Hospital backs Marbella’s CrossFit showdown
MARBELLA’S top private hospital has thrown its weight behind one of Europe’s biggest fitness festivals – promising to keep the athletes in tip-top shape. Quirónsalud
Spanish scientists hail breakthrough in Alzheimer’s treatment as debate grows over safety, costs, and benefits
A NEW treatment for Alzheimer’s slowed the disease’s progression “for the first time in history,” Spanish scientists said – but the breakthrough remains mired in
Outrage in Andalucia as up to 2,000 women affected by errors in breast cancer screenings
THE Junta has admitted that up to 2,000 women in Andalucia may have experienced delays in breast cancer diagnoses following a series of failures in
Abortions in Spain rose by 3% in 2024 with women under 20 accounting for a tenth of terminations
ABORTIONS in Spain rose last year by 2.98% to 106,172 with women aged 20 years or under accounting for nearly 11% of terminations. Health Minister,
Mental health becomes second-biggest cause of sick leave in Spain
MENTAL health became the second-highest cause of work absenteeism in Spain between 2018 and 2023. Localised pain like neck and back issues remained the main
Baby brilliance! Bronchiolitis hospitalisations plummet by 90% in Malaga after ‘wonder jab’ rollout
MALAGA’S tiniest residents are breathing easier – and so is the local NHS. Hospitalisations for baby bronchiolitis have plunged by an astonishing 90% over just
Why September is a dream month to travel while pregnant
FOR expectant mums, this month might just be the perfect time to escape – cooler weather, fewer crowds, and a more relaxed pace. That’s the
The future of lymphoma lies in personalised therapies and chemotherapy-free treatments
WORLD Lymphoma Day was observed this week, a day dedicated to raising awareness about this type of cancer, improving understanding, and emphasizing the importance of
Is it dangerous to do vigorous work outs as we age? Health expert dispels some of the myths
A HEALTH expert has warned that the way we exercise has to change as we age. There are various myths surrounding health and ageing, but
What to avoid doing in the first hour of the day to increase your life span
THE first 60 minutes after waking up could hold the key to living longer. According to Dr. William Li, a Harvard-trained physician, avoiding certain habits
Fumigating is underway in southern Spain to combat mosquitos carrying West Nile Virus
AUTHORITIES in southern Spain have stepped up fumigation campaigns after mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus were detected in Cadiz province. They were found in Benalup-Casas
A smashing health service: Marbella’s Quirónsalud is on hand at this weekend’s exciting Davis Cup tennis clash
IT is one of Spain’s leading health companies. So it is no surprise that QuirónSalud will once again take care of the health of the
Most mental health sufferers show addiction to alcohol, tobacco or cocaine, according to Andalucia health
ONE in four people suffer from mental health struggles. However, despite the widespread nature of the issue, uniting efforts to improve the lives of those
Spain pushes ahead with plans to ban smoking on bar terraces
PLANS to ban punters from lighting up cigarettes on bar terraces appear set to get the greenlight after the Spanish government approved a draft version
West Nile Virus fear as infected mosquitoes found in three Andalucian towns
SPAIN is on high alert after new cases of West Nile virus were detected in swarms of mosquitoes buzzing around Andalucia. Health chiefs confirmed the
Woman takes own life in Spain’s Catalunya after having to wait in in A&E for 48 hours
A WOMAN with a severe psychiatric disorder has taken her own life in the emergency ward of Terrassa Hospital after waiting more than 48 hours
Avian flu fears in Andalucia: Dead birds turn up in Malaga park days after outbreak in Sevilla
HUELIN Park in Malaga has been closed after around 20 dead birds were discovered over the weekend. The discovery has sparked fears of an avian
‘Miracle’ diet warning about rapid post-summer weight loss made by nutritionists in Spain
NUTRIONISTS in Spain have warned about people embarking on ‘miracle diets’ after the summer holiday to lose some much needed kilos. The Valencian College of