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European Union abolishes mask-wearing on planes BUT it comes down to individual countries like Spain

Masks are made mandatory in Gibraltar hospital and nursing homes amid spike in Covid, flu and other illnesses

MASKS are back in force at Gibraltar’s main hospital and elderly residences after ‘a severe increase in influenza and other respiratory conditions’, its public health

20 Dec, 2023 @ 16:49

Gibraltar·Health

This European city could legalise COCAINE in a desperate bid to stop cartels in Spain and the Lowlands from flooding the area with the drug

SUPER wealthy Switzerland is considering a groundbreaking proposal to legalise cocaine for recreational use. In what would be a first-of-its-kind pilot scheme, the Swiss capital

20 Dec, 2023 @ 14:00

Crime & Law·Health·Lead

Increased used of air conditioning has cut high temperature deaths by a third in Spain

Big fall in Spain’s extreme heat deaths over 40 years is down to greater use of air conditioning

EXTREME high and low temperatures are causing fewer deaths in Spain compared to 40 years ago due to more air conditioning and heating units being

19 Dec, 2023 @ 18:00

Health·Lead

Number of people taking their own lives totalled 4,227 in Spain last year

Number of people dying by suicide increased by over 5% in Spain last year

FIGURES released on Tuesday by Spain’s National Institute of Statistics(INE) showed that 4,227 people took their own lives in 2022, compared to 4,003 in 2021.

19 Dec, 2023 @ 16:30

Health·Lead·National News

Covid deaths in Spain 82% down compared to 2022

A TOTAL of 3,760 people in Spain died from Covid-19 in the first six months of 2023, which is 82% fewer than in the same

19 Dec, 2023 @ 14:34

Health·Lead

Authorities isolate ‘potential source’ of Legionnaire’s Disease outbreak that killed one in Gibraltar

AUTHORITIES in Gibraltar have ‘isolated’ the potential common source of Legionnaire’s Disease that killed one person and infected three others. The British territory’s Director of

19 Dec, 2023 @ 13:30

Environment·Gibraltar·Health

Have You Thought About Gifting Love and Health for Christmas?

‘Tis the season of joy, giving, and the perfect time to ponder on the best gifts for your loved ones. This Christmas, consider a present

16 Dec, 2023 @ 16:05

Health·Valencia·Valencian Community

Is eating dinner after 9pm good for you? Study suggests the norm in Spain could cause more risk of cardiovascular issues

SPAIN’S population is known for eating late dinners, with many tucking into their last meal of the day well after 9pm. But according to a

15 Dec, 2023 @ 11:41

Health·Lead

Revealed: The best public and private hospitals in Spain

SPAIN’S leading public and private hospitals have been revealed on Wednesday in the annual Monitor de Reputacion Sanitaria(Healthcare Reputation Monitor) survey. The La Paz University

13 Dec, 2023 @ 17:15

Health·Lead

Three possible sources identified of Legionnaire’s Disease outbreak that killed one in Gibraltar

THE Legionnaire’s Disease outbreak that has claimed a life in Gibraltar could have come from three possible sources, its public health chief said Wednesday. Director

13 Dec, 2023 @ 15:52

Gibraltar·Health

Smoking ban plans for bar and restaurant terraces are ‘crazy’ says top politician in Spain

MADRID’S mayor Jose Luis Martinez-Almeida, has branded proposals to ban smoking on bar and restaurant terraces as ‘crazy’. His comments came on Tuesday- a day

12 Dec, 2023 @ 18:00

Health·Lead·Madrid·National News·Politics

SHOCK DEATH: Victim loses fight against Legionnaire’s Disease in Gibraltar hospital after mystery outbreak

A PERSON has tragically died from Legionnaire’s Disease in Gibraltar as health chiefs continue to search out the source that infected four people. Health chiefs

12 Dec, 2023 @ 16:26

Gibraltar·Health·Lead

Britain is no longer attractive to health workers from Spain: Nurses blast post-Brexit rules and worsening conditions

A COMBINATION of Brexit and worsening work conditions have prompted more and more Spanish nursing staff to up sticks and leave the United Kingdom. In

12 Dec, 2023 @ 12:54

Health·Lead

Spain wants to BAN smoking on restaurant terraces and crackdown on vaping

LONG-TERM plans to restrict smoking in public places are being dusted down once again from the Ministry of Health’s shelves. Some of Spain’s regions got

11 Dec, 2023 @ 19:12

Health·Lead

Cosmetic surgeon being investigated over death of British patient in Spain dies suddenly

A SURGEON who performed a cosmetic surgery procedure on a British woman who died following ‘complications’ at a Palma clinic in September, has himself died.

11 Dec, 2023 @ 18:30

Balearic Islands·Crime & Law·Health·Lead·Mallorca

Covid cases climb in Spain as winter arrives: These are the symptoms to look out for

AS winter approaches, Covid cases are on the rise in Spain with these key symptoms. A report released last week showed Covid cases have increased

11 Dec, 2023 @ 13:04

Health·Lead

How to avoid a red wine headache – according to science

Researchers recently identified why red wine gives so many people headaches. It is thought quercetin, a natural flavonoid found in red wine, could be the

9 Dec, 2023 @ 12:00

Health·Lead

Want a long life in Spain? Eat these 4 foods from the age of 40 and upwards

A STUDY has revealed how four foods could help you live ten years longer. Based in the UK, the study by Nature Food revealed that

9 Dec, 2023 @ 08:00

Health

Can I buy Ozempic in Spain and how much is it? All you need to know as demand for the slimming drug surges

DEMAND for popular slimming drug Ozempic has surged in Spain over the past year. Between January and September over 31,000 units of the drug were

8 Dec, 2023 @ 11:58

Health·Lead

How the seed of this green fruit grown in Spain helps with anti-ageing

SPAIN is home to many delicious and nutritious foods, but did you know the strange way eating one fruit could help with anti-ageing? Often eaten

5 Dec, 2023 @ 16:38

Health·Lead

Top Gibraltar scientists still puzzled over source of Legionnaire’s disease that infected four people

THE cause of the four cases of Legionnaire’s Disease remains a mystery in Gibraltar as investigations continue, its government said after a new strategic meeting.

5 Dec, 2023 @ 15:17

Gibraltar·Health

Ramon, 94, pushes his wife's wheelchair due to lack of ambulances

Husband, 94, goes viral in Spain after being forced to push his sick wife on a wheelchair from hospital due to a lack of ambulances

THE PLIGHT of a 94-year-old man from Spain has gone viral on social media after a photo was widely shared of him pushing his wife

5 Dec, 2023 @ 14:46

Catalunya·Health·Lead

Is bread bad for you? Scientists reveal the healthiest options for one of Spain’s most popular foods

SCIENTISTS have revealed the healthiest bread options, with results that may surprise you. Although the World Health Organisation recommends just 250 grams of bread per

4 Dec, 2023 @ 17:00

Health·Lead

A mock-up of the new health centre in Marbella

This is the sleek new health centre coming to Marbella after being approved by the city council

A NEW HEALTHCARE centre will be coming to Marbella after it was approved by the city council, and will involve a total investment of €1

4 Dec, 2023 @ 13:56

Health·Lead·Marbella

Health experts at a loss on what is causing Legionnaire’s disease cases in Gibraltar

AUTHORITIES are trying to discover the source of a Legionnaire’s disease cases in Gibraltar that saw at least four people take ill. The Gibraltar Health

3 Dec, 2023 @ 16:35

Gibraltar·Health

Inguinal hernia pain… what is the best solution?

If you are suffering from hernia pain, daily discomfort, nauseas and weakness are most likely your companions in your everyday life. An inguinal hernia occurs

30 Nov, 2023 @ 11:04

Health·Valencia·Valencian Community

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