The Pearl of Africa: How Ugandan coffee is the sustainable sip for the Madrid Coffee Festival 2026
UGANDA is known as the ‘Pearl of Africa,’ and offers one of the finest topographies in the world for growing quality coffee beans. From 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.
Brilliant breakthrough as Spanish scientists successfully restore vision to blind man using new brain implant
SCIENTISTS in Spain are celebrating their second major breakthrough in a matter of days after researchers successfully restored vision to a blind man whose eye
Spain will ban social media for children aged under 16 to protect them from ‘digital Wild West’
PRIME Minister Pedro Sanchez says his government will ban social media access for children aged under 16 in Spain and will order platforms to introduce
Estepona expat’s knee hell as Spanish private hospital and insurer’s ‘greed and rudeness’ leave her thousands out of pocket – and still in chronic pain
By Rod Usher Unlucky Angela still has disabling chronic pain a year after knee surgery. In a personal medical saga, her husband, seasoned journalist Rod
Spanish scientists cure pancreatic cancer in mice – raising hopes for a breakthrough in humans
A CURE to one of the deadliest forms of cancer could be closer than first thought after a team of Spanish researchers successfully treated pancreatic
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,
Spanish home-grown Ozempic knock-off aims to make weight-loss drug affordable for the masses
A SPANISH drug company aims to lower prices and cash in on the Ozempic boom by manufacturing the key ingredient. Galenicum, a Barcelona pharmaceutical company,
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
Secret ‘superfood’ boosts protein intake, combats anaemia and projects your heart – and its cheap and native to Spain
FROM supermarket shelves to fancy restaurants, metal tins to paella dishes, mussels are everywhere in Spain and now, according to experts they’re a superfood. Renowned
City Clinic’s master dentist in Marbella explains the three pillars of modern dentistry – and why you need it
CITY Clinic has redefined the dental experience from its headquarters in La Cañada, the heart of Marbella’s premier shopping destination. It is no longer just
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
Crackdown on vaping AND energy drinks for under 18s in radical new rules in northern Spain
A STRICT new law banning vapes and energy drinks for teens will come into force in Galicia in March. Youngsters caught vaping or consuming energy
‘Less is more’: Current oncology is committed to less aggressive and more effective interventions
THANKS to their participation in clinical trials, cancer patients at Quironsalud Malaga and Quironsalud Marbella have access to extremely innovative treatments. The three essential pillars
Once-healthy Spaniards are devouring ultra-processed foods at an alarming rate – and even starting to catch up with the UK
FROM protein bars and sugary cereals to ready meals and biscuits, Spain’s supermarket aisles are increasingly filling up with more and more ultra-processed foods (UPFs).
Staying fit in 2026: Spain’s national team doctor on how to avoid annoying injuries in Spain’s most popular sports
In the third edition of his exclusive new Olive Press health column, Spain’s national football team head doctor Dr Claudio Vazquez explains how to avoid
Andalucia launches ‘one-stop’ breast cancer testing to fast-track diagnosis across the region
WOMEN fearing a breast cancer diagnosis in Andalucia will now be able to undergo all necessary tests in a single day under a new rapid-response
Calls for children in Spain to be vaccinated against hepatitis A after cases surge six-fold
CALLS are growing for children in Spain to be vaccinated against hepatitis A following a worrying surge in confirmed cases of the disease. In the
Ozempic users who go cold turkey record average weight gain of half a kilo each month, according to new study
IT has been hailed as a ‘miracle’, helping those most in need to shift excess timber quicker than ever. But relying on weight-loss drugs such
Get ready for another doctor’s strike in Spain next week – all you need to know about how it could affect you
HOSPITALS and health centres will grind to a halt next week as an estimated 100,000 doctors stage a two-day walkout across Spain. Services will be
REVEALED: The ‘instant’ hair miracle taking the Costa del Sol by storm – and no surgery requiredÂ
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
Medical breakthrough as dogs trained in Spain detect cancer with 99.9% accuracy
SPANISH researchers have successfully trained dogs to detect lung cancer in human patients – in a medical breakthrough that experts say could save millions of
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
Andalucia pharmacies to start screening for colon cancer
ANDALUCIA pharmacies are set to start screening for colon cancer from 2026 onwards. This new permission comes from the Junta de Andalucia who have deemed