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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

26 Jan, 2026 @ 18:05

Gibraltar·Health·Sponsored Article

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,

26 Jan, 2026 @ 17:30

Health·Lead

Spain Investigates Side Effects Of Weight Loss Drugs Ozempic And Saxenda

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,

25 Jan, 2026 @ 11:31

Health·Lead

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

24 Jan, 2026 @ 16:04

Andalucia·Cadiz·Cordoba·Gibraltar·Health·Marbella·Sevilla·Sponsored Article

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

24 Jan, 2026 @ 16:00

Food & Drink·Health·Lead

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

24 Jan, 2026 @ 14:46

Health·Sponsored

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

19 Jan, 2026 @ 14:00

Health·Lead·National News

Vaping overtakes tobacco smoking for teenagers in Spain's Costa Blanca and Valencia areas

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

16 Jan, 2026 @ 17:15

Galicia·Health·Lead

‘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

16 Jan, 2026 @ 15:15

Andalucia·Health·Sponsored·Sponsored Article

Delicious Junk Food Burger Iced Drink And Fries

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).

15 Jan, 2026 @ 11:29

Food & Drink·Health·Lead·Other News

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

14 Jan, 2026 @ 14:14

Health·Lead

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

13 Jan, 2026 @ 14:00

Andalucia·Health·Lead

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

12 Jan, 2026 @ 15:42

Andalucia·Health·Lead

Ozempic and other anti-diabetes drugs lead medicine spending in Spain's health service

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

10 Jan, 2026 @ 09:45

Health·Lead

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

9 Jan, 2026 @ 13:08

Health·Lead

REVEALED: The ‘instant’ hair miracle taking the Costa del Sol by storm – and no surgery required

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

9 Jan, 2026 @ 12:38

Costa del Sol·Health·Sponsored Article

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

2 Jan, 2026 @ 11:57

Health·Lead

Medical experts list the main reasons why people need emergency treatment on New Year's Eve in Spain

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

31 Dec, 2025 @ 14:00

Health·Lead

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

31 Dec, 2025 @ 12:15

Andalucia·Health·Lead

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

29 Dec, 2025 @ 09:00

Health·Lead

Christmas Cheer at Quirónsalud with the visit of Marbella FC

DOZENS of footballs and shirts brought smiles to both the A&E and Paediatrics departments as players of the Marbella FC visited Quiron Hospital for Christmas.

26 Dec, 2025 @ 11:53

Health·Marbella·Other News

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

26 Dec, 2025 @ 08:30

Health·Lead

A cutting-edge therapy to boost health and recovery is now available in Estepona – here’s what you need to know

ESTEPONA is famous for its golden beaches, bustling marina, and picturesque old town. But few are aware it is also home to a state-of-the-art facility

24 Dec, 2025 @ 13:14

Andalucia·Health·Other News

Ozempic and other anti-diabetes drugs lead medicine spending in Spain’s health service

OZEMPIC and other similar medications used to fight diabetes accounted for the single largest medical expenditure in Spain’s public health system in 2024. Ministry of

23 Dec, 2025 @ 09:00

Health·Lead

Getting to see a family doctor is taking longer- according to patients in Spain

A DAMNING survey of people in Spain says not even half of residents believe the country’s public health service is working well. Eight out of

18 Dec, 2025 @ 12:54

Health·Lead·National News

Unprecedented June 'tropical nights' with 28C temperatures cause sleeping problems in Spain

What kind of insomniac are you? New Spanish study reveals five different types

NOT all insomniacs are the same, scientists have warned – as a new Spanish study identified five distinct types, each requiring different treatments. The research,

17 Dec, 2025 @ 13:38

Health·Lead

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GibMed is Gibraltar’s first private hospital – perfect to get UK-standard healthcare without going home

Measles scare in Spain as cases doubled last year – and were virtually zero in 2023

Spanish home-grown Ozempic knock-off aims to make weight-loss drug affordable for the masses

On the marvels of 3D laparoscopic surgery at Quironsalud – and how it helps you in complex operations

Secret ‘superfood’ boosts protein intake, combats anaemia and projects your heart – and its cheap and native to Spain

City Clinic’s master dentist in Marbella explains the three pillars of modern dentistry – and why you need it

Spain continues its astonishing run as global organ donor champion – narrowly failing to beat its own world record in 2025

Crackdown on vaping AND energy drinks for under 18s in radical new rules in northern Spain

‘Less is more’: Current oncology is committed to less aggressive and more effective interventions

Once-healthy Spaniards are devouring ultra-processed foods at an alarming rate – and even starting to catch up with the UK

Staying fit in 2026: Spain’s national team doctor on how to avoid annoying injuries in Spain’s most popular sports

Andalucia launches ‘one-stop’ breast cancer testing to fast-track diagnosis across the region

Calls for children in Spain to be vaccinated against hepatitis A after cases surge six-fold

Ozempic users who go cold turkey record average weight gain of half a kilo each month, according to new study

Get ready for another doctor’s strike in Spain next week – all you need to know about how it could affect you

REVEALED: The ‘instant’ hair miracle taking the Costa del Sol by storm – and no surgery required

Medical breakthrough as dogs trained in Spain detect cancer with 99.9% accuracy

Take care! The main reasons people need emergency treatment on New Year’s Eve in Spain, according to a medical expert

Andalucia pharmacies to start screening for colon cancer

Why choking is a big killer at this time of the year in Spain- and what you can do to help save a life

Christmas Cheer at Quirónsalud with the visit of Marbella FC

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

A cutting-edge therapy to boost health and recovery is now available in Estepona – here’s what you need to know

Ozempic and other anti-diabetes drugs lead medicine spending in Spain’s health service

Getting to see a family doctor is taking longer- according to patients in Spain

What kind of insomniac are you? New Spanish study reveals five different types

Estepona sold the lifestyle but forgot the infrastructure: How the rush to build luxury apartments saw basic needs go unmet

Measles scare in Spain as cases doubled last year – and were virtually zero in 2023

Fear of new Brit gangland murder as ‘prominent’ Liverpool fugitive vanishes from Costa Blanca following string of shootings

Disgraced former Spanish football chief is coming to Marbella to flog his new book ‘To Kill Rubiales’

Irish dance is on the up in Spain as new national association launches – would you give it a whirl?