Older men on the beach most at risk as drownings in Spain reach a 10-year peak
DROWNINGS in Spain have hit their highest level in a decade, with 303 deaths in the first seven months of 2025 – the most since
Spain’s NHS to snap faces in shock ID scheme – 170,000 targeted in Ceuta and Melilla
SMILE for your doctor – or else. Spain’s health service is quietly rolling out facial recognition tech on more than 170,000 patients in the autonomous
Nine million appointments missed in Spain’s hospitals every year
SPANISH public hospitals are losing around nine million outpatient appointments every year from no shows. And the main culprits are ‘young men’ who can’t be
Hospital Quirónsalud Marbella Named Official Medical Provider for Marbella FC
HOSPITAL Quirónsalud Marbella has been officially appointed as the new medical services provider for Marbella Football Club following an agreement between the two organisations. José
Brits returning from Spain face £5,000 fines for bringing jamon, chorizo, and other Spanish delicacies into the UK
BRITS living in Spain heading back to the UK on a visit are being warned to avoid taking back jamon serrano and other foodstuffs as
Public health officials in Spain’s Catalunya push to ban smoking on beaches
PUBLIC health officials in Catalunya are pushing for a ban on smoking at beaches ahead of an upcoming nationwide tobacco control law. Currently in its
Heat-related deaths were 57% higher in July than a year earlier in Spain
A PARADE of heatwaves over the last two months has contributed to a 57% rise in heat-related deaths during July. The Daily Mortality Monitoring System(MoMo)
Skin cancer: how to avoid the most preventable cancer in Malaga
MALAGA’S scorching sun is taking a toll on its population’s health, leading to 6000 skin cancer diagnoses annually. Melanoma, the most aggressive type of skin
Covid-19 cases double in just one week across key tourist area of Spain
CONFIRMED Covid-19 cases have doubled in just a week across the Valencian Community- including the Costa Blanca- according to monitoring by the SiVIRA-CV system. The
How to avoid mosquito bites in Spain this summer – and why the bloodsuckers target some more than others
IT’S the prime season for mosquitoes in Spain as they affect people to different degrees with a host of counter-measures that can be taken against
Fast walking for 15 minutes per day ‘cuts risk of early death by 20%’, study finds
WALKING at a brisk pace for just 15 minutes per day can reduce the risk of an early death by up to 20%, a study
Teen cannabis use in Spain plummets 40% in 20 years – but adults still lighting up
TEENAGERS in Spain are ditching the weed – with cannabis use among 14 to 18-year-olds slashed by 40% over the last two decades, a new
Malaga ICU pushed to breaking point amid critical nurse shortage, unions warn
MALAGA’S Regional Hospital is facing a severe crisis in its Intensive Care Unit (ICU) due to a critical shortage of nursing staff, according to local
Barcelona lifeguards to launch indefinite strike over working conditions
LIFEGUARDS in Barcelona city have announced an indefinite strike starting tomorrow (Friday, August 1) in response to unmet demands for improved working conditions and unfulfilled
Over 90% of people in Spain say extreme heat is a serious health risk – but only 30% feel vulnerable
A NEW government survey reveals that while most people in Spain know extreme heat is deadly, only a fraction feel truly at risk. The Ministry
Spain pledges €315 million to fight global pandemics – and slams ‘selfish’ nations for abandoning health aid
SPAIN’S PM Pedro Sanchez has slammed world leaders for turning their backs on global health – as he launched a €315 million mega-plan to stop
Spain braces for ‘Eclipse Apocalypse’ with THREE solar events in three years
SPANISH health authorities are preparing for what scientists are calling a once-in-a-lifetime celestial spectacle – a trilogy of solar eclipses in just three years, with
Strengthening mouth and facial muscles key to treating sleep apnoea, say Marbella doctors
POOR sleep isn’t just a nuisance – it could signal a serious condition like obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), a chronic disorder that remains undiagnosed in
Quirónsalud Marbella Supports 40th Anniversary of Gala Dinner Against Cancer
MARBELLA is preparing to host one of the most significant charitable events in its social calendar: the 40th Gala Dinner in aid of the Spanish
Benidorm sea lions provide therapy to vulnerable children and young people
A SPECIAL Benidorm-based initiative has been extended with sea lions providing therapy to vulnerable children and young people. Launched in 2024, the project at Aqua
Man quarantined in Spain over tick-borne disease from Africa’s Congo region – the second case in two months
By Brandon Cheevers A FATAL disease that causes multiple organ failure in sufferers and kills more than a third of its victims has struck again
Ibiza’s ambulance crisis: Nightclub drug overdoses strain emergency services
THE famous nightclub scene on Ibiza is spiraling out of control, with ambulance crews claiming they are being flooded with calls for drug-related incidents, leading
Spanish health expert gives ‘little tip’ to improve blood test results
A HIGH-PROFILE Spanish doctor who made her name talking about improving people’s lives has come up with a tip if you are about to go
Spain confirms Brits DON’T need travel insurance after reports they could be fined €7k
BRITISH tourists heading to Spain do not need to take out private medical insurance in order to enter the country, Spanish health authorities have confirmed.
Spain’s record high temperatures cause TENFOLD rise in heat-related deaths
UNSEASONALLY high temperatures have been responsible for 1,180 heat-related deaths in Spain over the last two months. The figures were released on Monday by the
UPDATE: Brits advised to get travel insurance when visiting Spain amid claims they could be fined nearly €7k without it
MEDIA in the UK and Spain are widely reporting that British citizens travelling to Spain are now required to have private travel insurance covering all