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Hundreds of beachgoers stung as Portuguese Man O’ Wars invade northern Spain’s shores

HUNDREDS of swimmers have been stung by Portuguese Man O’ Wars in northern Spain as a surge in sightings fuels concern amongst beachgoers. The jellyfish-like

6 Aug, 2026 @ 16:30

Environment·Health·Lead·Northern Spain

82-year-old man becomes first victim of West Nile virus in Andalucia – 17 other cases confirmed across the region

AN 82-year-old man was the first person to die from West Nile virus in Andalucia this year as fears mount that the mosquito-borne disease could

5 Aug, 2026 @ 11:30

Andalucia·Health·Lead·Sevilla

Malaga city council unveils six-year plan to rid the city of toxic asbestos – and admits it doesn’t know how many properties have it

MALAGA is preparing to tackle a toxic legacy hidden across the city’s rooftops. The council has launched a six-year plan to find and remove asbestos

5 Aug, 2026 @ 09:05

Andalucia·Environment·Health·Lead·Malaga

Smoking ban on bar and restaurant terraces stays for now in Spain's Costa Blanca and Valencia areas

The last cigarette on the terrace? Cafe owners and smokers worry new smoking ban could change one of Spain’s most familiar social rituals

THE ashtrays are still on the terrace tables at Hustle ‘n’ Flow Eatery in San Pedro Alcantara – for now. But soon, Remily, the restaurant

4 Aug, 2026 @ 12:19

Health·Lead·National News·Politics

Spain records more than 3,000 heat-related deaths in just three months as brutal summer takes its toll

DEATHS caused by excessive heat in Spain could reach a decade-high annual level with 3,096 fatalities recorded between May and July. 3,102 deaths were attributed

3 Aug, 2026 @ 15:08

Health·Lead·National News

How to watch Spain’s August solar eclipse safely – and where to find special sunglasses to enjoy the spectacle

FOR a few minutes on August 12, daylight will fade, temperatures will drop and millions of people across Spain will look towards the sky. But

3 Aug, 2026 @ 14:29

Environment·Health·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Malaga heatwave warning as extreme temperatures threaten over-85s and boost hospital admissions for dehydration

EXTREME heat could increase hospital admissions among chronically ill patients in Malaga by up to 20%, doctors have warned. Hospitals are already treating unusually high

1 Aug, 2026 @ 16:00

Health·Lead·Malaga

Quirónsalud Marbella is introducing an innovative technique to improve the vision of patients with keratoconus and reduce the need for corneal transplants

The Ophthalmology Department in Quirónsalud has introduced a new treatment that combines tiny pieces of donated corneal tissue with a procedure called corneal cross-linking. Together,

31 Jul, 2026 @ 22:28

Health·Marbella·Sponsored

Robert Bateman looking at the sun with special solar eclipse glasses

Where to find safe eclipse glasses in Spain – and support a youth-led fin whale project

WITH just 12 days to go until Spain’s historic August 12 solar eclipse, five young Canadian women are helping families watch the event safely while

30 Jul, 2026 @ 16:42

Animals·Health·Sponsored

Experts predict a jellyfish-free summer on the Costa del Sol thanks to ocean currents trapping them out at sea

EXPERTS have predicted a peaceful summer for swimmers on the Costa del Sol after confirming that ocean currents are trapping jellyfish swarms far out at

30 Jul, 2026 @ 12:00

Costa del Sol·Health·Lead

Spanish hospital makes history by performing first organ transplant between two people with HIV

A HOSPITAL in Barcelona has made history after becoming the first in Spain to complete a successful organ transplant between two people with human immunodeficiency

28 Jul, 2026 @ 14:28

Barcelona·Health·Lead

EXPLAINER: What is West Nile virus and how dangerous is it? All you need to know after authorities extend the alert zone on the Costa del Sol

COSTA del Sol residents will notice more mass fumigations on the streets in the coming days after health authorities decided to extend the West Nile

27 Jul, 2026 @ 15:12

Costa del Sol·Health·Lead

West Nile virus ‘alert zone’ on the Costa del Sol: Fuengirola and Mijas start after fumigations after positive test

THE Costa del Sol’s West Nile virus alert zone has widened to cover Fuengirola and Mijas after mosquitoes trapped in the area tested positive for

27 Jul, 2026 @ 14:05

Costa del Sol·Health·Lead

Spain’s hospitality sector rages against proposed smoking ban – claiming 30,000 bars could close if customers can’t light up on terraces

HOSPITALITY associations in Spain have ramped up their campaign against the proposed smoking ban for terraces- claiming that over 30,000 bars could close. The Council

24 Jul, 2026 @ 13:00

Health·Lead·National News·Politics

Spain’s new anti-smoking law: Everything you need to know about where you can no longer light up – including bar terrace ban

A NEW bill has been proposed by Spanish lawmakers to stop the underage consumption of tobacco and provide smoke-free zones across the nation. The government

21 Jul, 2026 @ 17:20

Business & Finance·Crime & Law·Health·Lead·Madrid

Dozens of tourists on the Costa del Sol rushed to hospital after ‘toxic gas leak’ strikes hotel swimming pool

A NUMBER of Brits are among at least 60 tourists that were rushed to hospital following a toxic gas leak in a hotel swimming pool

21 Jul, 2026 @ 16:33

Costa del Sol·Health·Lead

Rising cancer rates among under-50s are the ‘great challenge’ of modern oncology, Spanish researchers warn

CANCER diagnoses among people under 50 have been increasing across Spain, prompting researchers to warn that the trend is turning into a major medical challenge.

20 Jul, 2026 @ 18:38

Andalucia·Health·Lead·Malaga

Arthrosamid for knee osteoarthritis: the hydrogel making headlines — and why diagnosis, patient selection and technique matter

By Dr Fabian Poletti KNEE osteoarthritis is often described as simple “wear and tear” of cartilage. In reality, it is a chronic, low- grade inflammatory

19 Jul, 2026 @ 11:46

Health·Other News

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Breakthrough study reveals secret ‘heat-making switch’ inside brown fat – which could help fight obesity

Originally published on October 18, 2025. A BREAKTHROUGH study has found that brown fat could increase calorie burning and lead to weight loss. A new

18 Jul, 2026 @ 13:00

Health·Lead

Catalan scientists recruit 5,000 volunteers for world-first study into how a total solar eclipse affects the human body – here’s how to take part

SCIENTISTS in Catalunya have launched a massive citizen science experiment to study for the first time how a total solar eclipse affects the human body.

18 Jul, 2026 @ 12:00

Catalunya·Environment·Health·Lead

Red weather alert in Spain: 'Danger to life' issued ahead of scorching 42C highs – these are the affected areas

Top 10 tips on keeping cool and safe during the hot weather in Spain

AS SPAIN basks in yet another heatwave, keeping safe and reducing exposure to the sun is vital for people of all ages. The country’s Health

17 Jul, 2026 @ 14:00

Health·Lead·Weather

Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital is promoting a new model of preventive medicine with its Personalized Health Screening Service

PREVENTIVE medicine is evolving toward increasingly personalised models. Unlike standard checkups, which apply the same tests to large population groups, individualised programmes allow each examination

17 Jul, 2026 @ 13:08

Health·Sponsored·Sponsored Article

Andalucia to be hit by ‘one of the longest and most powerful’ heatwaves in years as officials warn of ‘high’ health risks

ANDALUCIA is set to face ‘one of the longest and most powerful’ heatwaves in years as it braces for ‘extraordinarily high’ temperatures from tomorrow (Saturday),

17 Jul, 2026 @ 12:29

Andalucia·Health·Lead·Weather

Granada’s Alhambra ordered to pay €2m after foreign tourist, 18, was paralysed by falling tree at Spain’s iconic monument

GRANADA’s Alhambra monument has been ordered to pay nearly €2m in compensation after a Polish teenager was left paralysed by a falling tree branch during

7 Jul, 2026 @ 16:55

Granada·Health·Lead

Malaga colon cancer screening patients urged to re-take tests after latest ‘false positives’ scandal as prosecutors open probe

AUTHORITIES have launched a probe into a Malaga cancer screening programme after hundreds of patients were wrongly told they may have colon cancer. Prosecutors are

7 Jul, 2026 @ 13:20

Health·Lead·Malaga

British tourist, 23, seriously injured after falling into hotel swimming pool in Ibiza

Heading to the beach this summer? Here’s why you should never take a dip in the sea while wearing contact lenses

WHEN the summer heat becomes unbearable, there are few things better than cooling off in the sea. But for the estimated three million people who

5 Jul, 2026 @ 16:09

Health·Lead

Health

Hundreds of beachgoers stung as Portuguese Man O’ Wars invade northern Spain’s shores

82-year-old man becomes first victim of West Nile virus in Andalucia – 17 other cases confirmed across the region

Malaga city council unveils six-year plan to rid the city of toxic asbestos – and admits it doesn’t know how many properties have it

The last cigarette on the terrace? Cafe owners and smokers worry new smoking ban could change one of Spain’s most familiar social rituals

How to watch Spain’s August solar eclipse safely – and where to find special sunglasses to enjoy the spectacle

Malaga heatwave warning as extreme temperatures threaten over-85s and boost hospital admissions for dehydration

Quirónsalud Marbella is introducing an innovative technique to improve the vision of patients with keratoconus and reduce the need for corneal transplants

Where to find safe eclipse glasses in Spain – and support a youth-led fin whale project

Experts predict a jellyfish-free summer on the Costa del Sol thanks to ocean currents trapping them out at sea

Spanish hospital makes history by performing first organ transplant between two people with HIV

EXPLAINER: What is West Nile virus and how dangerous is it? All you need to know after authorities extend the alert zone on the Costa del Sol

West Nile virus ‘alert zone’ on the Costa del Sol: Fuengirola and Mijas start after fumigations after positive test

Spain’s hospitality sector rages against proposed smoking ban – claiming 30,000 bars could close if customers can’t light up on terraces

Spain’s new anti-smoking law: Everything you need to know about where you can no longer light up – including bar terrace ban

Dozens of tourists on the Costa del Sol rushed to hospital after ‘toxic gas leak’ strikes hotel swimming pool

Rising cancer rates among under-50s are the ‘great challenge’ of modern oncology, Spanish researchers warn

Arthrosamid for knee osteoarthritis: the hydrogel making headlines — and why diagnosis, patient selection and technique matter

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Breakthrough study reveals secret ‘heat-making switch’ inside brown fat – which could help fight obesity

Catalan scientists recruit 5,000 volunteers for world-first study into how a total solar eclipse affects the human body – here’s how to take part

Top 10 tips on keeping cool and safe during the hot weather in Spain

Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital is promoting a new model of preventive medicine with its Personalized Health Screening Service

Andalucia to be hit by ‘one of the longest and most powerful’ heatwaves in years as officials warn of ‘high’ health risks

Granada’s Alhambra ordered to pay €2m after foreign tourist, 18, was paralysed by falling tree at Spain’s iconic monument

Malaga colon cancer screening patients urged to re-take tests after latest ‘false positives’ scandal as prosecutors open probe

Heading to the beach this summer? Here’s why you should never take a dip in the sea while wearing contact lenses

Spain’s hospitality and building sectors hired foreign workers at twice the normal rate after migrant amnesty opened

Spain on brink of 50-million population milestone – with one in five residents now born abroad

Hundreds of beachgoers stung as Portuguese Man O’ Wars invade northern Spain’s shores

Spain set for yet another heat dome in mid-August with temperatures to reach 40C in expat hotspots

Spanish family clan arrested hiding out in Mijas over multiple attempted murders near Madrid

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