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This fruit grown in Spain has THREE times more vitamin C than an orange and a range of health benefits

Green kiwis can officially help you go to the bathroom – EU decision paves way for new advertising standards

GREEN kiwis help aid digestion, and now the European Commission has greenlighted the use of this argument in the advertising of the fruit. This decision

3 Sep, 2025 @ 07:00

Health·Lead·Other News

Recent record European heatwave would have been 'impossible in June 50 years ago', scientists warn

Record number of heat-related deaths in Spain during August

A RECORD number of 2,177 people in Spain died from heat-related causes in August. That’s a 71.3% increase on the same month in 2024 according

1 Sep, 2025 @ 18:45

Health·Lead·National News

Summer travel bug: Doctors warn heat and holidays are fuelling gastro outbreaks

IT’S the time of year when our stomachs are most likely to suffer – and experts say soaring temperatures mixed with summer travel are the

1 Sep, 2025 @ 16:37

Andalucia·Health·Marbella

The sheer volume of pills given to him- a total of 4,000 had been purchased- led to severe diarrheoa resulting in heart disease, muscle weakness, and fatigue.

Spanish study finds beta blockers ‘offer no benefits’ to heart attack survivors

FOLLOWING a heart attack, patients are almost always prescribed a lifetime of medications designed to protect the heart and prevent another attack. Though these medications

1 Sep, 2025 @ 16:15

Health·Lead

Food poisoning cases in Malaga province more than halved in 2024

CASES of food poisoning in Malaga province dropped dramatically last year according to latest figures – but there is still a long way to go.

30 Aug, 2025 @ 11:45

Andalucia·Food & Drink·Health·Lead·Malaga·Other News

Spain's West Nile virus death toll rises to six: Woman dies after being bitten by an infected mosquito in Sevilla province

West Nile Fever hits Spain’s Balearics: First case confirmed in horse on Menorca

A HORSE in Mao, Menorca, has tested positive for West Nile fever, marking the first-ever case detected in the Balearic Islands. The equine, showing neurological

30 Aug, 2025 @ 09:00

Balearic Islands·Health·Lead·Menorca·Other News

New survey finds one in four people in Spain don’t take any care of their sexual health

JUST over a quarter of people in Spain don’t care or do anything about their sexual health according to a study by the Association for

29 Aug, 2025 @ 16:00

Health·Lead

Tourist hotel salmonella outbreak at Spain’s La Manga reaches 190 confirmed cases

THE salmonella outbreak at La Manga’s Hotel Cavanna has reached 190 confirmed cases as of Thursday, according to Murcia’s Ministry of Health. 19 people are

28 Aug, 2025 @ 18:00

Health·Lead·Mar Menor

Warning as Spain dramatically misses WHO health target to reduce salt consumption by 2025

PEOPLE in Spain have been warned to cut back on salt to avoid health problems with consumption nearly double the recommended level. The World Health

27 Aug, 2025 @ 15:00

Health·Lead

Warning as Spanish Jaffa Cake imitator recalled from the shelves in Spain after discovery of ‘bits of metal’

THE Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) was alerted by health authorities in Madrid regarding the possible presence of metal particles in Pims

27 Aug, 2025 @ 06:55

Health·Lead·Other News

WATCH: Police bust gang selling weight-loss drug Ozempic and anabolic steroids in Spain

European watchdog warns miracle weight-loss drug Ozempic might make you go blind

WEIGHT-LOSS seekers have been warned that one possible side effect of drugs such as Ozempic could be a sudden loss of vision. The European Medicines

23 Aug, 2025 @ 09:44

Health·Lead·National News

Ditch the Flip-Flops: The Hidden Health Risks Lurking in Your Summer Sandals

THEY might be the ultimate symbol of summer freedom – but doctors are warning that flip-flops could be wrecking your body, from your feet to

21 Aug, 2025 @ 16:08

Andalucia·Health·Sponsored

Outbreaks of mosquito-borne diseases in Spain’s Andalucia set to be ‘new normal’ thanks to tropicalising climate

EUROPE’S health watchdog has issued a stark warning that record outbreaks of mosquito-borne diseases, including West Nile Virus, will become the ‘new normal’ across the

21 Aug, 2025 @ 13:52

Andalucia·Health·Lead

New study claims to prove ovulating women change their armpit scent to attract men

WOMEN give off a more fragrant scent when they ovulate – and men can’t help but notice, a Japanese study reveals. Researchers at Tokyo University

20 Aug, 2025 @ 16:18

Health·Lead·Other News

Gala success: Up to €100,000 raised for poor kids in Africa at glitzy World Vision bash in Marbella

A GLAMOROUS charity auction in Marbella has raised over €80,000 for impoverished children in Africa. The glittering World Vision Gala at Puente Romano Hotel, saw

19 Aug, 2025 @ 18:20

Business & Finance·Celebrity·Health·Lead·Other News

Spain’s Andalucia hires Japanese company responsible for UK Post Office scandal to develop AI in healthcare

THE company behind the UK Post Office’s disastrous Horizon system, that saw innocent postmasters jailed, has signed a deal to provide AI based software for

19 Aug, 2025 @ 17:15

Andalucia·Business & Finance·Health·Lead·Other News

Spanish nutritionist answers the question: Should you change your diet to cope with Spain’s August heatwaves?

SPAIN’S sweltering August temperatures may have you reaching for that ice-cold gazpacho, but don’t fall for the summer diet hype flooding social media. Spanish health

17 Aug, 2025 @ 11:00

Health·Lead

Deadly rabies warning in popular tourist region of Spain after alarming surge in bat attacks

HEALTH authorities in Catalunya have issued an urgent warning urging residents to avoid all contact with bats following a spike in potentially dangerous encounters across

16 Aug, 2025 @ 12:00

Catalunya·Health·Lead

Spare a thought for those with ‘cold allergy’ unable to cool themselves down during Spain’s current heatwave

WHILE most of Spain seeks refuge from sweltering temperatures through cold drinks, air conditioning and refreshing dips in the sea, around 24,000 Spaniards face a

15 Aug, 2025 @ 13:00

Health·Lead

€300,000 Raised to Fight Aging: Radical Life Extension Group in Spain Receives Funding for Breakthrough Longevity Research

Radical Life Extension Group (RLE), a nonprofit longevity research organisation based in Alfaz del Pi, Alicante, has secured €300,000 in funding to support its scientific

14 Aug, 2025 @ 13:16

Business & Finance·Health

Kitesurfing, jet skis and trampolines lead to summer injuries, warn Marbella doctors

TRAUMA injuries spike in the summer months – and it’s not just from extreme sports, according to Marbella-based health experts. Doctors at Quironsalud Marbella say

14 Aug, 2025 @ 12:19

Andalucia·Health·Sponsored

Older men on the beach most at risk as drownings in Spain reach a 10-year peak

DROWNINGS in Spain have hit their highest level in a decade, with 303 deaths in the first seven months of 2025 – the most since

14 Aug, 2025 @ 11:07

Health·Lead

Spain’s NHS to snap faces in shock ID scheme – 170,000 targeted in Ceuta and Melilla

SMILE for your doctor – or else. Spain’s health service is quietly rolling out facial recognition tech on more than 170,000 patients in the autonomous

9 Aug, 2025 @ 10:16

Health·Lead·Other News

Nine million appointments missed in Spain’s hospitals every year

SPANISH public hospitals are losing around nine million outpatient appointments every year from no shows. And the main culprits are ‘young men’ who can’t be

8 Aug, 2025 @ 14:07

Health·Lead

Hospital Quirónsalud Marbella Named Official Medical Provider for Marbella FC

HOSPITAL Quirónsalud Marbella has been officially appointed as the new medical services provider for Marbella Football Club following an agreement between the two organisations. José

7 Aug, 2025 @ 16:19

Andalucia·Health·Other News

Thieving factory worker ordered to pay back €529,000 for stolen Iberian ham in Spain's Andalucia

Brits returning from Spain face £5,000 fines for bringing jamon, chorizo, and other Spanish delicacies into the UK

BRITS living in Spain heading back to the UK on a visit are being warned to avoid taking back jamon serrano and other foodstuffs as

7 Aug, 2025 @ 12:56

Food & Drink·Health·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Other News

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Green kiwis can officially help you go to the bathroom – EU decision paves way for new advertising standards

Record number of heat-related deaths in Spain during August

Summer travel bug: Doctors warn heat and holidays are fuelling gastro outbreaks

Spanish study finds beta blockers ‘offer no benefits’ to heart attack survivors

Food poisoning cases in Malaga province more than halved in 2024

West Nile Fever hits Spain’s Balearics: First case confirmed in horse on Menorca

New survey finds one in four people in Spain don’t take any care of their sexual health

Tourist hotel salmonella outbreak at Spain’s La Manga reaches 190 confirmed cases

Warning as Spain dramatically misses WHO health target to reduce salt consumption by 2025

Warning as Spanish Jaffa Cake imitator recalled from the shelves in Spain after discovery of ‘bits of metal’

European watchdog warns miracle weight-loss drug Ozempic might make you go blind

Ditch the Flip-Flops: The Hidden Health Risks Lurking in Your Summer Sandals

Outbreaks of mosquito-borne diseases in Spain’s Andalucia set to be ‘new normal’ thanks to tropicalising climate

New study claims to prove ovulating women change their armpit scent to attract men

Gala success: Up to €100,000 raised for poor kids in Africa at glitzy World Vision bash in Marbella

Spain’s Andalucia hires Japanese company responsible for UK Post Office scandal to develop AI in healthcare

Spanish nutritionist answers the question: Should you change your diet to cope with Spain’s August heatwaves?

Deadly rabies warning in popular tourist region of Spain after alarming surge in bat attacks

Spare a thought for those with ‘cold allergy’ unable to cool themselves down during Spain’s current heatwave

€300,000 Raised to Fight Aging: Radical Life Extension Group in Spain Receives Funding for Breakthrough Longevity Research

Kitesurfing, jet skis and trampolines lead to summer injuries, warn Marbella doctors

Older men on the beach most at risk as drownings in Spain reach a 10-year peak

Spain’s NHS to snap faces in shock ID scheme – 170,000 targeted in Ceuta and Melilla

Nine million appointments missed in Spain’s hospitals every year

Hospital Quirónsalud Marbella Named Official Medical Provider for Marbella FC

Brits returning from Spain face £5,000 fines for bringing jamon, chorizo, and other Spanish delicacies into the UK

World’s largest cruise ship departs Malaga to a fireworks display with Barcelona and Palma de Mallorca on the itinerary – but will it be welcome everywhere it goes?

Severe staff shortages trigger major summer crisis warnings at main Marbella hospital – as workers are found living in vans and cars

Sting, Johnny Marr, Teenage Fanclub, and Ryan Adams headline in July in Granada – and you could win tickets!

From the ‘Gibraltar of Valencia’ to the high Alpujarra gateway: These are the three most affordable holiday destinations across Spain this summer

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