Black Death came to Europe just once before killing millions, finds new study
The plague killed 60% of Europe’s population
Library of women’s orgasms launched in a Spanish campaign
Women are being invited to record themselves
Spain’s most obese man undergoes life-changing surgery to try and ditch more than 400lbs
He was given a double-wide bed and had to be moved using a crane
Spectacle wearer of the year 2016 winner announced!
The winner received €500 and free glasses
Popstar Shakira designs bald doll for children with cancer
The superstar is working with the Juegaterapia Foundation
A midday nap could be bad for your health, say researchers
A daily nap could raise blood pressure by up to a fifth
Sunbed reservation app to take the stress out of sunbathing
No more fights over the sunbeds!
The ‘hotel of a million stars’ is the perfect holiday for detox and Spanish immersion courses
A slice of wilderness in the heart of Grazalema Natural Park
UK doctors warn holidaymakers of henna tattoos
Say no to henna
Food intolerance: When should you be suspicious?
Food intolerance affects between 20% and 30% of the population, although it is increasing
Peppermint and rosemary linked to improving memory
Sniffing rosemary helped older adults to remember future tasks
Researchers say drinking wine everyday IS good for you
Drinking wine at dinner gives a ‘more positive’ outlook on life
Gibraltar Health Authority hand out top gongs for best members of staff
The eighth annual ceremony brought together 120 workers and guests
Olive Press campaign for Marbella hit-and-run victim Fatima raises almost €2,000
OP campaign launched to raise €10,000 for family of expat killed by wanted Brit in heartless hit-and-run
Waiting times increase in Spain’s hospitals for non-urgent procedures
The waiting time for an operation in Spain has gone up to 89 days
New WHO report says Spain has the fourth highest life expectancy in the world
The report shows that global life expectancy has increased by five years since 2000
Junk food not as bad for you if you follow Mediterranean diet, experts claim
The study, published in the European Heart Journal, followed 15,000 heart disease sufferers across 39 countries
Spanish doctors warn of sex roulette parties where one person secretly has HIV
The parties are being attended by people of all sexualities
Spain sees Europe’s first case of Zika-related birth defects
A pregnant Catalonian woman was infected with Zika and dengue
Groundbreaking study by Spanish scientists uncovers why wife beaters abuse their partners
Scientists at the University of Granada studied the brains of 20 violent men
Hospital Ceram in Marbella earns WhatClinic prize for the sixth time
Ceram was part of only 2% of Costa clinics eligible for the accolade
Hundreds screened at Gibraltar Health Authority skin cancer awareness day
The screening day marked the launch of the annual Sun Awareness campaign
Spain to export stone fruit to China
Chinese inspectors will visit next month to inspect farms and factories, with exports by air expected to begin this year
Specsaver’s Spectacle Wearer of the Year competition is back
The winner receives €500 and a pair of designer frames
La Cala Resort introduces Yoga and Zumba classes for kids
Jump around kids!
More than 4,000 unwell after drinking bottled water in Catalunya
Doctors believe the water was contaminated and investigations are underway