How to watch Spain’s August solar eclipse safely – and where to find special sunglasses to enjoy the spectacle
Stay safe when watching the eclipse this month. Here's how:
Malaga heatwave warning as extreme temperatures threaten over-85s and boost hospital admissions for dehydration
EXTREME heat could increase hospital admissions among chronically ill patients in Malaga by up to 20%, doctors have warned. Hospitals are already treating unusually high
Quirónsalud Marbella is introducing an innovative technique to improve the vision of patients with keratoconus and reduce the need for corneal transplants
The Ophthalmology Department in Quirónsalud has introduced a new treatment that combines tiny pieces of donated corneal tissue with a procedure called corneal cross-linking. Together,
Where to find safe eclipse glasses in Spain – and support a youth-led fin whale project
WITH just 12 days to go until Spain’s historic August 12 solar eclipse, five young Canadian women are helping families watch the event safely while
Experts predict a jellyfish-free summer on the Costa del Sol thanks to ocean currents trapping them out at sea
EXPERTS have predicted a peaceful summer for swimmers on the Costa del Sol after confirming that ocean currents are trapping jellyfish swarms far out at
Spanish hospital makes history by performing first organ transplant between two people with HIV
A HOSPITAL in Barcelona has made history after becoming the first in Spain to complete a successful organ transplant between two people with human immunodeficiency
EXPLAINER: What is West Nile virus and how dangerous is it? All you need to know after authorities extend the alert zone on the Costa del Sol
COSTA del Sol residents will notice more mass fumigations on the streets in the coming days after health authorities decided to extend the West Nile
West Nile virus ‘alert zone’ on the Costa del Sol: Fuengirola and Mijas start after fumigations after positive test
THE Costa del Sol’s West Nile virus alert zone has widened to cover Fuengirola and Mijas after mosquitoes trapped in the area tested positive for
Spain’s hospitality sector rages against proposed smoking ban – claiming 30,000 bars could close if customers can’t light up on terraces
HOSPITALITY associations in Spain have ramped up their campaign against the proposed smoking ban for terraces- claiming that over 30,000 bars could close. The Council
Spain’s new anti-smoking law: Everything you need to know about where you can no longer light up – including bar terrace ban
A NEW bill has been proposed by Spanish lawmakers to stop the underage consumption of tobacco and provide smoke-free zones across the nation. The government
Dozens of tourists on the Costa del Sol rushed to hospital after ‘toxic gas leak’ strikes hotel swimming pool
A NUMBER of Brits are among at least 60 tourists that were rushed to hospital following a toxic gas leak in a hotel swimming pool
Rising cancer rates among under-50s are the ‘great challenge’ of modern oncology, Spanish researchers warn
CANCER diagnoses among people under 50 have been increasing across Spain, prompting researchers to warn that the trend is turning into a major medical challenge.
Arthrosamid for knee osteoarthritis: the hydrogel making headlines — and why diagnosis, patient selection and technique matter
By Dr Fabian Poletti KNEE osteoarthritis is often described as simple “wear and tear” of cartilage. In reality, it is a chronic, low- grade inflammatory
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Breakthrough study reveals secret ‘heat-making switch’ inside brown fat – which could help fight obesity
Originally published on October 18, 2025. A BREAKTHROUGH study has found that brown fat could increase calorie burning and lead to weight loss. A new
Catalan scientists recruit 5,000 volunteers for world-first study into how a total solar eclipse affects the human body – here’s how to take part
SCIENTISTS in Catalunya have launched a massive citizen science experiment to study for the first time how a total solar eclipse affects the human body.
Top 10 tips on keeping cool and safe during the hot weather in Spain
AS SPAIN basks in yet another heatwave, keeping safe and reducing exposure to the sun is vital for people of all ages. The country’s Health
Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital is promoting a new model of preventive medicine with its Personalized Health Screening Service
PREVENTIVE medicine is evolving toward increasingly personalised models. Unlike standard checkups, which apply the same tests to large population groups, individualised programmes allow each examination
Andalucia to be hit by ‘one of the longest and most powerful’ heatwaves in years as officials warn of ‘high’ health risks
ANDALUCIA is set to face ‘one of the longest and most powerful’ heatwaves in years as it braces for ‘extraordinarily high’ temperatures from tomorrow (Saturday),
Granada’s Alhambra ordered to pay €2m after foreign tourist, 18, was paralysed by falling tree at Spain’s iconic monument
GRANADA’s Alhambra monument has been ordered to pay nearly €2m in compensation after a Polish teenager was left paralysed by a falling tree branch during
Malaga colon cancer screening patients urged to re-take tests after latest ‘false positives’ scandal as prosecutors open probe
AUTHORITIES have launched a probe into a Malaga cancer screening programme after hundreds of patients were wrongly told they may have colon cancer. Prosecutors are
Heading to the beach this summer? Here’s why you should never take a dip in the sea while wearing contact lenses
WHEN the summer heat becomes unbearable, there are few things better than cooling off in the sea. But for the estimated three million people who
The Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC) in Marbella opens new gym thanks to the collaboration of the Quirónsalud Foundation and Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital
THE Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC) has unveiled a new adapted fitness centre in Marbella – equipped thanks to the collaboration of the Quirónsalud Foundation
World Cup fever hits Spain – but can you still play football with knee osteoarthritis?
By Dr. Fabian Poletti AS the FIFA World Cup dominates headlines around the world, many football fans are feeling inspired to get active again. For
Severe staff shortages trigger major summer crisis warnings at main Marbella hospital – as workers are found living in vans and cars
MARBELLA’s main hospital is struggling with ‘severe’ staff shortages, unions have warned, as scores of workers quit over soaring rental costs in the Costa del
Three-year-old girl dies in swimming pool at a finca in Malaga as Spain’s summer horror of child drownings continues
A THREE-YEAR-OLD girl has died after falling into a swimming pool in Malaga, marking the latest in a series of child drowning tragedies in Spain
Spain’s holiday horror as half a dozen children die in drownings in less than two weeks
A DEADLY start to Spain’s summer has claimed six young lives at swimming pools and beaches stretching from the Canary Islands to Mallorca in less