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BREAKING: Family isolated for possible coronavirus on Spain’s Costa del Sol after returning from Italy trip

FOUR members of the same family have been isolated for possible coronavirus (COVID-19) on the Costa del Sol after returning from a trip to Italy.

24 Feb, 2020 @ 17:35

Health·Lead

People with depression in Spain 50% more likely to die

The most vulnerable group was found to be men between the ages of 18 and 64 years old

24 Feb, 2020 @ 16:45

Health·Lead

Nearly 9 out of 10 pregnant women who want to have an abortion in Spain, get harassed by anti-abortion groups

NEARLY 90% of pregnant women who want to have an abortion have been harassed by anti-abortion groups, according a report.

24 Feb, 2020 @ 12:44

Health·Lead·Madrid

Rabies warning issued in Spain and France after ‘illegal’ puppy in Andalucia ‘suspected’ of carrying disease

A spokesperson called on ‘any person or animal that has been bitten, scratched or licked by this dog’ to contact the health authorities

22 Feb, 2020 @ 14:00

Health·Lead·Sevilla

BREAKING: British expat in isolation over possible coronavirus infection on Spain’s Costa Blanca

UPDATE: Doctors have told the patient they do not have coronavirus after carrying out chest x-ray A BRITISH expat has been placed in isolation ahead

21 Feb, 2020 @ 11:38

Costa Blanca·Health·Lead

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Policía Nacional agent saves a baby’s life after 20 minutes of CPR in Valencia

A POLICIA Nacional agent has saved a baby’s life after administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation for 20 minutes in Valencia city. The two-month old tot fell unconscious

18 Feb, 2020 @ 09:30

Costa Blanca·Health

Two Costa Blanca hospitals show operation waiting times are HALF the regional average

WAITING lists at two of Costa Blanca’s largest hospitals are HALF the regional average, figures released today show. Average waiting times for operations at The

17 Feb, 2020 @ 14:30

Costa Blanca·Health·Lead

How an Instant Pot Can Improve Your Health

The world is full of creative ideas and every day, with the help of technology, a new type of gadget, service, or product is invented

16 Feb, 2020 @ 15:48

Health

Number of pensioners transmitting sexual diseases shoots up in recent years

NUMBER of sexually transmitted diseases for OAPs has skyrocketed.

14 Feb, 2020 @ 11:59

Health·Lead

Spain backs euthanasia bid amid criticism from right wing politicians and Catholic Church

Details of the bill explain that the person in question must have an incurable illness or a chronic disability that renders life ‘unbearable

12 Feb, 2020 @ 15:03

Health·Lead·National News

WATCH: Woman who caused coronavirus MAYHEM in Spain was actually just DRUNK

https://twitter.com/pilar_diz/status/1226993450026983424?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1226993450026983424&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.elindependiente.com%2Fsociedad%2F2020%2F02%2F11%2Fla-surrealista-alarma-por-el-coronavirus-en-valladolid-alcohol-histeria-y-huida-en-taxi%2F A CHINESE woman who caused a mass coronavirus panic on Monday night after vomiting at a party was actually just drunk. The reveller, who

12 Feb, 2020 @ 08:30

Health·Lead

EXPLAINED: How a British businessman was dubbed ‘superspreader’ of lethal coronavirus after unknowingly infecting British expat in Spain

A BRITISH businessman has been dubbed a ‘superspreader’ of the coronavirus after unknowingly infecting 11 people. Steve Walsh, 53, has now fully recovered after being

11 Feb, 2020 @ 17:41

Health·Lead·Mallorca

Editor Jon Clarke tries thermal imaging as part of a full body check-up at the Costa del Sol’s Bodyworks clinic

Estelle Mitchell, set up the clinic on the Costa del Sol in 2004

10 Feb, 2020 @ 12:56

Health·Malaga

British dad confirmed as Spain’s second coronavirus case

The virus, which originated from the Chinese city of Wuhan has killed 811 people worldwide and infected 37,000 people in 27 countries

9 Feb, 2020 @ 12:41

Health·Lead·Mallorca

Reasons To Be Picky When It Comes To Health Supplements

In the United States alone, the supplement industry is roughly worth 35 billion dollars. Eager to take their piece of the pie, many companies have

9 Feb, 2020 @ 08:02

Health

Influenza epidemic continues to sweep through Cordoba and Spain’s Andalucia, putting strain on local hospitals

Cases began in mid January, with sufferers experiencing severe fevers, muscle aches, stomach cramps and migraines

8 Feb, 2020 @ 12:01

Cordoba·Health·Lead

Spain’s Murcia Region has lowest cancer death rates, figures reveal

MURCIA is the region with the lowest death rate associated with cancer, new figures have revealed. Although 2,765 people died as a result of the

8 Feb, 2020 @ 07:55

Costa Blanca·Health·Lead

British expats walking together and saving lives on Spain’s Costa Blanca

AN EXPAT walking football team in Formentera del Segura has raised cash to buy an emergency defibrillator – something the village has always lacked. Mick

6 Feb, 2020 @ 08:26

Costa Blanca·Health·Lead

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Malaga’s Axarquia Hospital announces huge investment plan to combat months-long waiting lists and overstretched staff

THE overstretched Regional Hospital of Axarquia has announced it will make improvements to its services on its 35th anniversary.

5 Feb, 2020 @ 17:45

Health·Lead·Malaga

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10-year-old Congolese boy dies on flight home after Valencian humanitarian doctor ‘saved his life’ removing facial tumour larger than boy’s own head

A 10-YEAR-OLD Congolese boy whose life was saved when a Valencian humanitarian foundation removed a humungous tumor from his face has died on return to

4 Feb, 2020 @ 16:08

Costa Blanca·Health·Lead

Gibraltar’s Europa Point football team cancel match on Spain’s Costa del Sol against Chinese side Wuhan Zall over coronavirus fears

The health service was taking no chances and sent doctors to meet the team

4 Feb, 2020 @ 07:57

Gibraltar·Health·Lead·Malaga

Real Example Of Swimming Pool Construction Javea Costa Blanca

Convert your Swimming Pool in Spain into a Health Spa, with Salt Water Chlorination!

Based in Javea, Costa Blanca, Aiguanet are experts in the construction of swimming pools, and spas in Spain. They also carry out integral maintenance of

3 Feb, 2020 @ 10:43

Environment·Health·Property