Breakthrough treatment for skin wounds and burns is developed in Andalucia
A revolutionary new skin treatment developed in Andalucia is set to change the way we heal wounds, and it could be a game-changer for burn
Spain’s dishy doctor explains why bread is actually your friend
FAMOUS Spanish cardiologist Aurelio Rojas has debunked the common myth that bread is ‘unhealthy’, claiming it can even aid in weight loss. Many people often
‘Extreme’ sun-risk warning for tourists heading to the Canary Islands
HOLIDAYMAKERS visiting the Canary Islands in the coming days should take precautions due to ‘extreme’ UV-levels, according to the Spanish Ministry of Health. Aemet has
Spain considers reducing the workweek to 37.5 hours
THE Spanish government is considering reducing the official working week from 40 hours to 37.5 hours, this was proposed in a bill by Minister of
Pioneering therapy from Spain saves ‘unluckiest American family in the world’ with rare terminal disease
THE family with the ‘worst luck in the world’ has been saved by a pioneering therapy developed in Spain. Ava Lagenhop, 9 and her siblings,
Mosquito inspections checking for West Nile Virus in Spain start month earlier than usual
THE Ministry of Health has already started surveillance of mosquitoes in Andalucia to look for insects that carry the West Nile virus. The inspections are
Spanish scientists discover menstrual blood can be a fertiliser for astronauts on Mars
DURING a mission to the simulated Martian base in the United States, the all-female crew from Spain demonstrated menstrual blood could be used as a
Spanish expert reveals how obesity impacts fertility and the diet to combat it
A LEADING Spanish nutritionist has warned that obesity significantly impacts fertility in both men and women – and has outlined what to eat to boost
High tech and AI combine to help patients with pain problems including arthritis and sports injury sufferers in Spain
AN INNOVATIVE project in Valencia is investigating whether AI can diagnose muscle problems to allow more effective and cheaper procedures. The Kinessensor Project has seen
Inspiring healthy eating under the Spanish sunshine: More than 40 Michelin star chefs teach local children how to create nutritious meals
WHEN Michelin chef Mario Sandoval’s son was two years old, he was taken to the hospital in a coma, soon to be quickly diagnosed with
No more edibles: Spain moves to ban cannabis-infused sweets that contain ‘psychotropic substances’
SPAIN’S Ministry of Health has banned the sale and distribution of cannabis-infused sweets and candies. The new regulation updates a 1977 law on psychotropic substances
Six rattlesnakes that could save human lives are born at Benidorm nature park
SIX rattlesnakes that could produce a potentially life-saving venom for people with serious heart problems have been born at Terra Natura Benidorm. The six dark
Spain’s heartthrob cardiologist returns with advice on how to avoid suffering a heart attack while young
SPAIN’S favourite social media health expert, Dr Aurelio Rojas, is back once again with his latest warning: heart attacks are on the rise among young
New study reveals that walking every day can add 10 years to your life expectancy
A NEW study has revealed that something as simple as going for a daily walk could dramatically extend your life – by up to a
Spanish nutritionist suggested adding THIS to your breakfast in the morning
WHEN we think about a healthy start to the day, we rarely consider that it could be as simple as drinking a glass of water.
Spain bans junk food in schools: Drive towards nutritious lunches comes as a third of kids considered ‘overweight’
THE Spanish government has taken a big step towards healthier lunches for children in schools to combat overweight and obesity in children. Under new legislation
New study reveals that seven in 10 women in Spain suffer from period pain
A STUDY has revealed that 70.9% of women in Spain suffer from menstrual discomfort every month or nearly every month. Despite the high level of
Scared of needles?: Researchers in Spain may have the answer
GOOD news, if you’re afraid of needles, researchers may have made a discovery that could end your fear.Apparently, its official name is “aichmophobia”, but we
SALMONELLA SCARE! Supermarket chicken burgers pulled after bacteria alert hits shelves across Spain
A BATCH of chicken burgers sold by Spanish supermarket chain DIA has been slapped with a health warning after testing positive for the dangerous salmonella
Low-calorie Mediterranean diet can help drop the pounds and strengthen the bones – new report
OLDER men and women battling the bulge might be on the brink of a bone-boosting breakthrough – thanks to a slimmed-down Mediterranean diet and a
Say adios to bringing jamon, chorizo and manchego cheese home from Spain: UK bans meat and dairy products from the EU
UK holidaymakers returning from European getaways will now have to leave their delicious Spanish food products behind, after the government introduced new restrictions banning the
Spain’s Andalucia on measles alert: Health outbreak ‘originating from Morocco’ hits the Costa del Sol
HEALTH authorities in southern Spain have sounded the alarm over a growing measles outbreak across Andalucia, with the Costa del Sol among the worst affected
Smoking ban announced for all beaches at popular Costa Blanca resort
VILLAJOYOSA has banned smoking on all of its beaches with the city signing up to the Valencian Community’s Smoke-Free Beaches network. Last month, a ban
Quirónsalud Marbella strengthens its commitment to healthcare with the opening of three new floors in Singlehome
QUIRÓNSALUD Marbella Hospital is reinforcing its commitment to the healthcare of both residents and visitors of the city with the opening of three new floors
New study from Spain finds the Mediterranean diet reduces cancer risks associated with obesity
THAT fresh crunchy bite of cucumber, paired with sweet cherry tomato that bursts in your mouth, soft crumbling feta, a zing of spice from red
EXPLAINER: How to obtain your Andalucía health card in Spain
THE medical card (tarjeta sanitaria individual) is the document that identifies the individual before the Public Health Authorities of Andalucia. Each person should possess one,