One in four Spaniards haven’t had sex in the last year – how do YOU compare?
THE SURVEY of the Center for Sociological Research (CIS), based on 4,009 interviews with adults across Spain conducted in March, set out to measure how
EXPLAINER: How Spain’s euthanasia law works after paraplegic gang-rape victim Noelia, 25, chooses to end her life
SPAIN became the fourth European Union country in 2021 to legalise euthanasia. The issue hit the headlines again this week after Noelia Castillo, 25, received
Girl, 17, dies from meningitis in Costa Blanca hospital as search takes place to trace her recent contacts
A 17-YEAR-OLD girl died on Monday from meningitis after being admitted to Denia Hospital with ‘symptoms compatible’ with the disease. The cause of death was
Malaga hospital at breaking point: Patients are waiting 65 hours and being treated in corridors, staff claim
THE emergency department at Virgen de la Victoria University Hospital in Malaga is at breaking point, staff warn, as patients endure overcrowding and waits of
Baby among three taken to hospital after roof collapse at ‘run-down’ Costa del Sol medical centre
AT least three people, including a baby, were taken to hospital after a roof partially collapsed at a Costa del Sol medical facility. Two adults
Doctor blunder meant France star Kylian Mbappe played whole month with injury after Real Madrid medics looked at the wrong knee
CLUB doctors at Real Madrid have been left with egg on their faces after it emerged that star striker Kylian Mbappe played through injury for
How sports medicine can help you stay healthy: top tips from Spain’s club doctor
How it’s all the lateral, subtle tricks that make for the best sportsmen, writes Spain’s club doctor Dr Claudio Vazquez Colomo as he prepares for
Spain’s Health Ministry recalls baby sunscreen providing less protection than advertised
SPAIN’s Health Ministry has ordered a recall of a baby sunscreen from the market after discovering it provided less sun protection than advertised. Austrian skincare
Marbella hospital’s new state-of-the-art MRI scanner diagnoses heart and brain conditions faster
NEW technology is set to expand Quironsalud’s diagnostic capabilities and enable the development of advanced protocols in cardiology and neurology. Quironsalud Marbella Hospital has strengthened
Bogus Alicante doctor arrested for bungled hyaluronic acid injections on underage girl’s lips
A FAKE doctor has been arrested by the Policia Nacional in Alicante for carrying out hyaluronic acid injections on an underage girl’s lips. The procedure
Massive pollen waves set to sweep across Andalucia in ‘perfect storm’ for allergy sufferers
HUGE amounts of pollen are set to sweep across Andalucia this spring, with experts warning of a “perfect storm” for allergy sufferers. Researchers from the
Cocaine traces in Barcelona’s wastewater nearly triple as four Spanish cities come in the European top 15 – while another refused to join study after years of topping Spain’s charts
COCAINE use in Barcelona has surged dramatically, with wastewater data from 2025 showing levels nearly tripled compared to the previous year, according to a Europe-wide
Madrid boasts the highest life expectancy of any region in Europe – residents of Spain’s capital now live well into their 80s
MADRID residents live longer than those of any other region in Europe, new research has shown. The average lifespan in the Community of Madrid hit
‘Free, fast and unlimited’ wifi to be rolled out at all hospitals across Andalucia
‘FREE, fast and unlimited’ wifi has been rolled out at all of Andalucia’s hospitals in an 18.5 million project. These millions have gone towards the
How Mediterranean is YOUR diet? Take this 14-point test to find out
MILLIONS claim to follow the famous Mediterranean diet – but experts say most people in Spain don’t actually eat it anymore. Celebrated worldwide as one
Spain’s birth rate collapsed to 1.1 in 2024 – at which the population would be virtually wiped out in just four generations
SPAIN has recorded one of the lowest birth rates in Europe, according to newly released figures, highlighting concerns about the country’s long-term demographic decline. New
Overcoming dental phobia: How new sedation techniques are transforming implant surgery in Andalucia
A STRING of Quironsalud hospitals in Andalucia have introduced a new technique to help anxious patients undergoing dental implant treatments. State-of-the-art facilities in Quironsalud Marbella,
Spain grants free on-the-spot healthcare to all undocumented migrants
SPAIN has granted free healthcare to ‘anyone who is not a legal resident,’ the Ministry of Health has announced – sparking fears that the move
Spain has the highest number of births to mothers over 40 in Europe – how the housing crisis, tourism and cost of living has pushed the figure ever upwards
THE full extent of Spain’s fertility crisis has become apparent after it was revealed that more than one in ten children are born to mothers
Cancer creeps into first place as the biggest killer in Malaga province after knocking cardiovascular illnesses off the top
CANCER continues to be the biggest killer in Malaga after knocking cardiovascular illnesses off the top spot. It is this deadly disease that took first
Want to stop wrinkles? Taking collagen won’t be a quick fix – although it can boost skin health
From supplements and creams to collagen-infused smoothies, the so-called ‘miracle ingredient’ has become a staple in many anti-ageing routines – but does it actually prevent
Madrid welcomes a new massage parlour – of course The Olive Press went to try it out
OUTSIDE, Madrid’s noise is unrelenting. Café chatter swells as tourists surge past in dense waves, car engines droning beneath it all. Yet inside ZenVida, a
Living with pain? UK-trained senior orthopaedic surgeon Fabian Poletti reveals the best way to end the agony
By Dr. Fabian Poletti ONE of the most common phrases I regularly hear from patients over 60 is this: “I’m managing.” They tell me calmly.
Obesity surges among young people in Spain as HALF the country is now overweight
SPAIN’s obesity crisis is increasingly affecting younger generations, with rates among 18-24 year-olds rising by more than 40% in recent years. New analysis linked to
The silent killer: Why expats in Spain over 50 need to know about this rare liver cancer
EXPATS in Spain often dismiss fatigue as a side effect of the heat, but Quironsalud experts warn these minor symptoms could be early signs of
The definitive guide to choosing a health insurance policy for expats in Spain
ARE you planning to move to Spain and looking for a health insurance policy specifically designed for expats? We understand that such an abundance of