Far-right Vox party announces new abortion measures for Spain’s Castilla y Leon region
THE FAR-RIGHT Vox party wants to restrict abortion rights in the Castilla y Leon region by putting in new optional measures for women such as
Chairman of private healthcare group slams Spain’s public system, calling it ‘broken’
THE CHAIRMAN of the private HM Hospitales healthcare group, the third-largest in Spain, has caused controversy in the sector after claiming that the public system
NEW AGE FITNESS: the market town of Órgiva in Spain’s Granada offers various workout options for your mind, body, and soul
AFTER the indulgences of the festive season, you might be seeking healthy discipline to become fitter and happier in your daily life. If you’re seeking
Calorie counting: The difference between the UK and Spain
As calorie counting gains momentum in the UK, Susannah Grant takes a look at how Spain is battling the bulge.
Tiger mosquitoes carrying deadly diseases are flourishing in Spain’s mild winter
TIGER mosquitoes carrying serious diseases have found Spain’s mild autumn and winter weather perfect for extending their seasonal presence. The species usually becomes active in
Doctors warn about ‘collapse’ of hospital emergency units in Spain due to increased demand
DOCTORS are claiming that hospital emergency units are ‘saturated’, with patient demand up by over 40% in some parts of the country. The Spanish Society
Kraken arrives in Spain: What we know about the most contagious strain of Covid yet
Kraken, the latest and most virulent strain of Covid, has been detected in Spain after becoming the latest import from the USA. Known technically as
Spanish social media influencer Elena Huelva dies after years-long battle with bone cancer
Spanish social media influencer Elena Huelva who rose to fame after detailing her years-long battle with cancer has died at just 20 years of age.
Health experts in Spain want EU-wide approach over possible new Covid-19 strain from China
TWO of Spain’s leading immunology and epidemiology experts want coordinated European Union action to reduce the chances of a new Covid-19 strain being imported from
Huge figure of travellers who used Spain Travel Health (SpTH) app during Covid-19 revealed
More than 50 million people who travelled to Spain during the Covid-19 pandemic used the government’s health app to help ensure the disease was kept
Teenagers in Valencia region start drinking alcohol and smoking earlier than in other parts of Spain
THE youngest alcohol drinkers and tobacco smokers in Spain are in the Valencian Community according to a Health Ministry study. No reason has been given
Malaga wracked by cold and flu invasion as Spain prepares to celebrate the New Year
Colds and the flu are spreading like wildfire through Malaga as the citizens prepare to welcome in the new year. Primary healthcare and emergency care
Spain to introduce Covid checks on air passengers from China
PEOPLE flying into Spain from China will have to produce a Covid vaccination certificate or show proof of a negative Covid test. Friday’s announcement from
Spain’s new family law will let fathers-to-be take 10 days of paternity leave to look after pregnant partner
FATHERS in Spain should soon be able to use 10 days of their paternity leave before the birth, so that they can take care of
MUST READ: How to avoid hangovers as a British expat in Spain this Christmas
AS Christmas approaches, there’s a tacit understanding that we will all throw caution to the wind and have a glass or two more than we
How To Recognize When Is The Time For Treatment, 8 Addiction Facts
Addiction is a growing problem that affects millions of people globally. It’s a complex and multi-faceted issue that can be hard to recognize and even
Madrid doctors and paediatricians temporarily halt indefinite strike to evaluate offer from regional government
AN INDEFINITE strike by doctors in Madrid has been suspended temporarily while union representatives consider an offer from the regional government to improve their conditions.
Deaths in Spain fell by 8.7% in 2021 with respiratory diseases and tumors dominating
DEATHS in Spain fell by 8.7% in 2021 according to figures compiled by the National Institute of Statistics(INE). 450,744 died last year- a drop of
Unhealthy warning over some of Spain’s main brand chocolate nougat ‘turrons’
SPAIN’S OCU consumer watchdog says that nearly half of the country’s main-branded chocolate turrons are not up to scratch. With the festive turron-eating season upon
Spain approves law allowing 16 and 17-year-old girls to have an abortion without parental permission
SPAIN’S Congress approved a new sexual and reproductive law on Thursday which allows girls aged 16 and 17 to have an abortion without parental consent.
Strep A cases rise above normal levels among children on Spain’s Mallorca
THREE children with serious cases of the invasive streptococcal A infection are currently in Palma’s Son Espases Hospital. Six infections have been confirmed since November
Scientists make multiple sclerosis breakthrough which could leader to faster diagnosis and new treatmentsÂ
Scientists in China have identified three crucial genes related to Multiple Sclerosis (MS), which raises the possibility of earlier diagnosis and advances potential treatments. The
Calls for ‘urgent’ blood donations needed amid shortage of all blood types in Spain’s Andalucia following week of public holidays
THE Andalucian Network of Transfusion Medicine (ANTM ) has launched an urgent appeal for blood donors to step forward amid ‘shortages’ following last week’s public
Family wins compensation battle after man dies following two-hour ambulance delay in Spain’s Murcia
THE family of a Mazarron man has got a €74,000 compensation payout after he died following a two-hour wait for an ambulance. The cash award
Child helpline says over half of its ‘suicidal callers’ don’t get proper treatment in Spain
A national helpline for children says only 44% of depressed callers aged between 13 and 17 get proper psychological care. That’s the conclusion of a
Mask appeal to reduce hospital admissions in Spain’s Costa Blanca and Valencia areas
VALENCIAN Health Minister, Miguel Minguez, wants people to wear masks in certain situations to reduce hospital admissions at a traditionally busy time of the year.