Measles scare in Spain as cases doubled last year – and were virtually zero in 2023
MEASLES cases in Spain nearly doubled in 2025 according to the Carlos III Health Institute. It reported 397 registered cases compared to 217 in 2024,
Spanish home-grown Ozempic knock-off aims to make weight-loss drug affordable for the masses
A SPANISH drug company aims to lower prices and cash in on the Ozempic boom by manufacturing the key ingredient. Galenicum, a Barcelona pharmaceutical company,
On the marvels of 3D laparoscopic surgery at Quironsalud – and how it helps you in complex operations
THREE-dimensional laparoscopic surgery is a type of procedure widely used in surgery for digestive tumours, but it also facilitates the learning process for young surgeons
Secret ‘superfood’ boosts protein intake, combats anaemia and projects your heart – and its cheap and native to Spain
FROM supermarket shelves to fancy restaurants, metal tins to paella dishes, mussels are everywhere in Spain and now, according to experts they’re a superfood. Renowned
City Clinic’s master dentist in Marbella explains the three pillars of modern dentistry – and why you need it
CITY Clinic has redefined the dental experience from its headquarters in La Cañada, the heart of Marbella’s premier shopping destination. It is no longer just
Spain continues its astonishing run as global organ donor champion – narrowly failing to beat its own world record in 2025
SPAIN came close to surpassing itself once again in 2025. With 6,335 organ transplants carried out nationwide, the country barely missed out on breaking the
Crackdown on vaping AND energy drinks for under 18s in radical new rules in northern Spain
A STRICT new law banning vapes and energy drinks for teens will come into force in Galicia in March. Youngsters caught vaping or consuming energy
‘Less is more’: Current oncology is committed to less aggressive and more effective interventions
THANKS to their participation in clinical trials, cancer patients at Quironsalud Malaga and Quironsalud Marbella have access to extremely innovative treatments. The three essential pillars
Once-healthy Spaniards are devouring ultra-processed foods at an alarming rate – and even starting to catch up with the UK
FROM protein bars and sugary cereals to ready meals and biscuits, Spain’s supermarket aisles are increasingly filling up with more and more ultra-processed foods (UPFs).
Staying fit in 2026: Spain’s national team doctor on how to avoid annoying injuries in Spain’s most popular sports
In the third edition of his exclusive new Olive Press health column, Spain’s national football team head doctor Dr Claudio Vazquez explains how to avoid
Andalucia launches ‘one-stop’ breast cancer testing to fast-track diagnosis across the region
WOMEN fearing a breast cancer diagnosis in Andalucia will now be able to undergo all necessary tests in a single day under a new rapid-response
Calls for children in Spain to be vaccinated against hepatitis A after cases surge six-fold
CALLS are growing for children in Spain to be vaccinated against hepatitis A following a worrying surge in confirmed cases of the disease. In the
Ozempic users who go cold turkey record average weight gain of half a kilo each month, according to new study
IT has been hailed as a ‘miracle’, helping those most in need to shift excess timber quicker than ever. But relying on weight-loss drugs such
Get ready for another doctor’s strike in Spain next week – all you need to know about how it could affect you
HOSPITALS and health centres will grind to a halt next week as an estimated 100,000 doctors stage a two-day walkout across Spain. Services will be
Medical breakthrough as dogs trained in Spain detect cancer with 99.9% accuracy
SPANISH researchers have successfully trained dogs to detect lung cancer in human patients – in a medical breakthrough that experts say could save millions of
Take care! The main reasons people need emergency treatment on New Year’s Eve in Spain, according to a medical expert
EXCESS alcohol and people choking on food are among the leading reasons for hospital ER visits in Spain on New Year’s Eve, according to medical
Andalucia pharmacies to start screening for colon cancer
ANDALUCIA pharmacies are set to start screening for colon cancer from 2026 onwards. This new permission comes from the Junta de Andalucia who have deemed
Why choking is a big killer at this time of the year in Spain- and what you can do to help save a life
CHOKING on food is one the leading reasons for going to a hospital ER in Spain over the Christmas and New Year holidays. Medics say
Christmas Cheer at Quirónsalud with the visit of Marbella FC
DOZENS of footballs and shirts brought smiles to both the A&E and Paediatrics departments as players of the Marbella FC visited Quiron Hospital for Christmas.
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Suffering from migraines? These three medicines are far better than ibuprofen, new study suggests
Article first published December 24, 2023 THE Spanish Society of Neurology says that 1.5 million people in the country suffer from chronic migraines and experience
A cutting-edge therapy to boost health and recovery is now available in Estepona – here’s what you need to know
ESTEPONA is famous for its golden beaches, bustling marina, and picturesque old town. But few are aware it is also home to a state-of-the-art facility
Ozempic and other anti-diabetes drugs lead medicine spending in Spain’s health service
OZEMPIC and other similar medications used to fight diabetes accounted for the single largest medical expenditure in Spain’s public health system in 2024. Ministry of
Getting to see a family doctor is taking longer- according to patients in Spain
A DAMNING survey of people in Spain says not even half of residents believe the country’s public health service is working well. Eight out of
What kind of insomniac are you? New Spanish study reveals five different types
NOT all insomniacs are the same, scientists have warned – as a new Spanish study identified five distinct types, each requiring different treatments. The research,
Plastic surgeon accused of serious sexual assault on sedated patient in Spain
A PLASTIC surgeon has been arrested in Alicante for allegedly raping a sedated patient in a Murcia hospital. The incident is said to have happened
Masks become compulsory in Malaga hospital as infectious diseases continue to spread
MASKS have been made compulsory for staff, patients, visitors and suppliers in the entirety of a Malaga hospital as infectious diseases continue to spread. The