Immunotherapy miracle-drug ‘cures’ skin cancer patient
A new drug has rocked the medical world after seemingly curing a man of skin cancer
Ebola virus may have made its way into Spain
A man from the centre of the EVB outbreak in West Africa is now hospitalised in Valencia
Beating the blood-suckers
The Olive Press offers its tips to beat the mozzies
Red wine prevents tooth decay, study reveals
Spanish scientists have discovered red wine is best for fighting bacteria
Spanish women live the second longest in the world
Figures show the average Spanish woman lived to the ripe-old age of 85.1 years in 2012
Teeth are becoming smaller as we get smarter, claim scientists
Logic would suggest that as brains grow we would need to eat more to sustain a higher metabolism, but this is not the case
Med diet boosts IVF success rate
We know it reduces the risk of dementia, diabetes and heart problems but new research says the med diet can make IVF successful... and stop
‘Smart home’ to tackle dementia
Network of sensors could keep elderly people in their own homes for longer, by Imogen Calderwood
Mediterranean diet helps prevent diabetes
It doesn't just help reduce dementia, new research suggests it's diabetes too!
Spain has Europe’s lowest breast cancer mortality rate
Spanish women are the least likely to die from breast cancer in Europe
Majority of Spaniards want the drinking age raised to 21
Debate is raging over whether raising the legal drinking age would be beneficial
Spanish medical chief proposes fining bad patients
The head of the Spanish Medical Association wants to crack down on improper use of the country's health service
Half of Europeans boost their health knowledge with online videos
Most watch videos for information not provided by their doctor, according to survey
Nearly half of Spaniards never get any exercise, according to EU-wide survey
Spain has one of the worst exercise rates in Europe
Revolutionary new watches reveal future of healthcare
The new watches monitor heart rate, exercise, sleep and stress levels
Expat scientist’s book says we should eat more chocolate and drink more coffee to live for longer
A Dutch Doctor living in Marbella has released a book titled 'Living a Century or More'
Spain is top of transplant league
Spain remains number one in the world for organ donations, latest figures show
High protein diets increase risk of kidney disease
Diets like the Dukan diet, popular with celebrities, put people at a much greater risk of kidney stones according to researchers
New York Museum extends work with Autistic children to Spain
The Queens Museum across the pond has set up a support network for parents of children with autism
Drinking in the sun increases risk of skin cancer
Researchers have found that alcohol makes skin more sensitive to UV light and more vulnerable to skin cancer
Swine flu epidemic hits Andalucia
Five have died in one week in Malaga province as Andalucia feels the effects of swine flu
Abortion reforms dubbed ‘a step backwards’ by women’s groups
81% against reforms which will restrict abortion once again
Teens warned to exercise restraint
Too much exercise can be detrimental to teen health
Mental health problems cause ‘shame’ for families
Anti-stigma campaigns should include relatives, says Spanish researcher
San Pedro festival’s healthy outlook
Healthy living, nutrition and spirituality all discussed at weekend event
Cancer Sucks Spain
Cancer support group comes into fruition after starting on Facebook