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Mother who had her six children taken away is arrested after selling baby for €2k in Spain

Baby brilliance! Bronchiolitis hospitalisations plummet by 90% in Malaga after ‘wonder jab’ rollout

MALAGA’S tiniest residents are breathing easier – and so is the local NHS. Hospitalisations for baby bronchiolitis have plunged by an astonishing 90% over just

26 Sep, 2025 @ 11:27

Andalucia·Health·Lead·Malaga·Other News

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

25 Sep, 2025 @ 16:05

Andalucia·Health·Other News

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

18 Sep, 2025 @ 12:36

Andalucia·Health·Other News

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

17 Sep, 2025 @ 16:00

Health·Lead·Other News

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

16 Sep, 2025 @ 16:37

Health·Lead·Other News

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

15 Sep, 2025 @ 14:43

Andalucia·Cadiz·Environment·Green·Health·Lead·Nature·Other News

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

12 Sep, 2025 @ 13:48

Andalucia·Health·Other News·Sponsored

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

10 Sep, 2025 @ 16:30

Health·Lead

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

9 Sep, 2025 @ 17:15

Health·Lead

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

7 Sep, 2025 @ 10:15

Andalucia·Health·Lead

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

6 Sep, 2025 @ 10:00

Catalunya·Health·Lead·Other News

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

3 Sep, 2025 @ 17:28

Health·Lead·Malaga

'Miracle' diet warning about rapid post-summer weight loss issued by nutritionists in Spain

‘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

3 Sep, 2025 @ 16:29

Health·Lead

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

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

Health experts detect ‘probable’ case of West Nile virus in young boy in southern Spain after town is placed on high alert for the disease

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

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Baby brilliance! Bronchiolitis hospitalisations plummet by 90% in Malaga after ‘wonder jab’ rollout

Why September is a dream month to travel while pregnant

The future of lymphoma lies in personalised therapies and chemotherapy-free treatments

Is it dangerous to do vigorous work outs as we age? Health expert dispels some of the myths

What to avoid doing in the first hour of the day to increase your life span

Fumigating is underway in southern Spain to combat mosquitos carrying West Nile Virus

A smashing health service: Marbella’s Quirónsalud is on hand at this weekend’s exciting Davis Cup tennis clash

Most mental health sufferers show addiction to alcohol, tobacco or cocaine, according to Andalucia health

Spain pushes ahead with plans to ban smoking on bar terraces

West Nile Virus fear as infected mosquitoes found in three Andalucian towns

Woman takes own life in Spain’s Catalunya after having to wait in in A&E for 48 hours

Avian flu fears in Andalucia: Dead birds turn up in Malaga park days after outbreak in Sevilla

‘Miracle’ diet warning about rapid post-summer weight loss made by nutritionists in Spain

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

EES chaos over? Spanish government finally confirms which queue Brits with TIE cards should join at the airport

This surprising region of Spain is where house prices are rising fastest – but bargains can still be had if you move fast

New Costa del Sol sex horror : Two men arrested for drugging and assaulting woman on Sabinillas beach

Owner at wits’ end after wealthy family squat his property as their ‘second home’ – and even start renovating it to their liking

Call for Costa del Sol motorists to sign petition demanding discounts on exorbitant AP-7 toll road