Why September is a dream month to travel while pregnant
FOR expectant mums, this month might just be the perfect time to escape – cooler weather, fewer crowds, and a more relaxed pace. That’s the
The future of lymphoma lies in personalised therapies and chemotherapy-free treatments
WORLD Lymphoma Day was observed this week, a day dedicated to raising awareness about this type of cancer, improving understanding, and emphasizing the importance of
Is it dangerous to do vigorous work outs as we age? Health expert dispels some of the myths
A HEALTH expert has warned that the way we exercise has to change as we age. There are various myths surrounding health and ageing, but
What to avoid doing in the first hour of the day to increase your life span
THE first 60 minutes after waking up could hold the key to living longer. According to Dr. William Li, a Harvard-trained physician, avoiding certain habits
Fumigating is underway in southern Spain to combat mosquitos carrying West Nile Virus
AUTHORITIES in southern Spain have stepped up fumigation campaigns after mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus were detected in Cadiz province. They were found in Benalup-Casas
A smashing health service: Marbella’s Quirónsalud is on hand at this weekend’s exciting Davis Cup tennis clash
IT is one of Spain’s leading health companies. So it is no surprise that QuirónSalud will once again take care of the health of the
Most mental health sufferers show addiction to alcohol, tobacco or cocaine, according to Andalucia health
ONE in four people suffer from mental health struggles. However, despite the widespread nature of the issue, uniting efforts to improve the lives of those
Spain pushes ahead with plans to ban smoking on bar terraces
PLANS to ban punters from lighting up cigarettes on bar terraces appear set to get the greenlight after the Spanish government approved a draft version
West Nile Virus fear as infected mosquitoes found in three Andalucian towns
SPAIN is on high alert after new cases of West Nile virus were detected in swarms of mosquitoes buzzing around Andalucia. Health chiefs confirmed the
Woman takes own life in Spain’s Catalunya after having to wait in in A&E for 48 hours
A WOMAN with a severe psychiatric disorder has taken her own life in the emergency ward of Terrassa Hospital after waiting more than 48 hours
Avian flu fears in Andalucia: Dead birds turn up in Malaga park days after outbreak in Sevilla
HUELIN Park in Malaga has been closed after around 20 dead birds were discovered over the weekend. The discovery has sparked fears of an avian
‘Miracle’ diet warning about rapid post-summer weight loss made by nutritionists in Spain
NUTRIONISTS in Spain have warned about people embarking on ‘miracle diets’ after the summer holiday to lose some much needed kilos. The Valencian College of
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
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
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
Spanish study finds beta blockers ‘offer no benefits’ to heart attack survivorsÂ
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
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.
West Nile Fever hits Spain’s Balearics: First case confirmed in horse on MenorcaÂ
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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