What lurks beneath
Sharing everything from pens to shopping trolleys can help spread potentially dangerous germs
Knock that cold into touch in Spain
Continuing our series on the herbs of Andalucia, Sue Rodgers looks at herbal antibiotics
Dieting is good for the brain
As it emerges it takes three months to shift weight put on over Christmas, scientists discover dieting helps the mind stay young
Coffee fights womb cancer
Four cups a day could reduce risk of endometrial cancer, according to research
Still no smoking in Spain
Health Ministry announces it will not be making any changes to the laws brought in last January
Insurance heartache in Spain
EXCLUSIVE: Expat battles insurer for two years to force it to pay for his heart treatment
Grandmotherly love in Spain
A new study has found grandparents are contributing to the survival of mankind
‘No solid science’ behind quick-fix celeb diet
The Dukan Diet is restrictive, confusing and rigid, say experts
Spain sets new record for organ transplants
Spain performed a record-breaking 94 operations in 72 hours
Sandfly bite kills British expat in Spain
Sad death of British woman who developed black blotches and scabs in her mouth
Ginger joy
Ginger is apparently great for migraines
Spanish freezer fear
A survery found a third of cold storage units to be unsuitable
Recession causing ‘survival’ sex
Husbands more likely to stray as instinct to ensure survival of the species kicks in
Nutty news in Spain
Just one ounce a day is enough to improve health and mood
How to save a life
Almost 60 per cent of people who witness a heart attack are unable to help the victim because they do not know basic CPR
Rise of the slouch potato in Spain
The ‘snail effect’ - or carrying heavy bags around - is causing spine problems in children
No travel insurance for 20 per cent of British holidaymakers
One in five travellers wrongly believe they do not need travel insurance, despite Spain being one of the costliest places for claims
Possible breakthrough following Spanish HIV trials
Researchers report a 90 per cent immune response to vaccine designed to combat AIDS virus
Patients refused healthcare in certain Spanish regions
Tourists in Catalonia and Valencia are refused prescriptions and can only see a specialist in emergencies
Dowsed in mystery
Why the elusive art of dowsing can help you strike oil and be good for your health
Sun worshippers in Spain spoofed to ‘rays’ awareness
Spoof ‘miracle’ tanning cream marketed by skin care charity
Expat with brain haemorrhage left waiting 13 months for benefits
Mark Cook claims he has been abandoned by social services and left struggling to survive
Two rashers equals diabetes Type 2?
‘Making a meal of it’ really can hinder health
First permanent artificial heart to beat in Spain
A series of health problems prevented Pedro Garcia from undergoing a regular heart transplant
Grandparents are best
Children are safer being driven by their grandparents than by mum and dad
Holidaymakers misled into paying for free EHIC health cards
Unofficial websites are charging unwitting consumers up to 23 euros for the cards