Second man dies in southern Spain as heatwave spreads across Europe
The two deaths are the first to have been caused in Europe as a direct result of the heatwave
Durex recalls faulty condoms in Spain after failing durability tests
“There could be an increase in the number of condoms that burst during application or use“
Lethal painkiller Nolotil facing regulation following meeting of Spain’s top health chiefs
UK-BANNED painkiller Nolotil which has claimed the lives of countless expats is facing nationwide regulation. It comes after a campaigner took a suitcase full of
Undocumented migrants to get full access to public healthcare the minute they arrive in Spain
MIGRANTS will have full access to public healthcare as soon as they arrive in Spain, a new draft government decree has proposed. The draft, which
There are now more cocaine addicts than alcoholics for first time in Spain
COCAINE is taking over from alcohol as the addiction most people in Spain seek help in quitting. According to the Observatorio Proyecto Hombre report, the
Single women and lesbians offered free fertility treatment in Spain
Spain has one of the lowest birth rates in Europe, with the number of deaths outnumbering births last year
Spain-based British expat couple appear on UK TV to discuss their hypnotherapy gastric band procedure
AN expat couple from Fuengirola have appeared on ITV’s This Morning to discuss their Gastric Mind Band procedure. Martin and Marion Shirran, who work at
EXPAT APPEAL: British mum’s desperate plea for drug that could help teenage son walk again
The mother is urging expats to donate £2 for a drug costing £125,000 per shot and the only treatment available for her son's neuromuscular disease
Spanish parliament takes further steps to legalise euthanasia in Spain
The Socialist party proposal aims to make euthanasia a personal right available through both public and private services in Spain
COUNTDOWN IS ON: More victims of painkiller Nolotil come forward ahead of Spain probe
It comes weeks before a health campaigner is set to take her findings to a meeting with Spain’s top medication governing body in Madrid next
Spas and jacuzzis are growing in popularity around Mallorca thanks to HotSprings Spas
WHEN it comes to spas and Hot Tubs there is not much David can’t tell you. Mallorca’s top agent for world-leading American company HotSpring Spas,
Costa del Sol hospital enjoys record month for organ donations
THE Costa de Sol Hospital had a record month for organ donations in May. Four donations during the month meant doctors were able to provide
Water-resistant sun cream not as strong as manufacturers claim
YOU might want to think again if you think your water-resistant sun cream doesn’t need reapplying. A new study by British media group Which? has
Rising temperatures to have huge impact on Spanish jobs
WEATHER-related sick days costs the Spanish economy €360 million per year, a pioneering study has found. Researchers at the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal)
We’re only human… just
OUR bodies are covered in microscopic creatures, including bacteria, viruses and fungi. Not surprisingly the vast majority of this microscopic life resides in our gut.
Hundreds of new Mallorca restaurant inspections to take place in crackdown
MALLORCA’S health inspectors are getting tough. In an island-wide crackdown, they will be undertaking hundreds more random inspections this year. In a bid to increase
DOSE OF REALITY: Campaign to regulate lethal painkiller Nolotil gathers momentum in Spain
The Olive Press speaks to relatives of victims and campaigners about their hopes of regulating the controversial drug
Brit rushed to hospital after falling down Spanish cliff while taking selfie
A BRITISH tourist is in ‘serious condition’ in hospital after falling down a cliff while taking a selfie. The unnamed 38-year-old holidaymaker is believed to
Experts in Spain warn of ‘grave consequences’ in rise of pseudo-therapies like homeopathy and reiki
EXPERTS in Spain have warned of ‘grave consequences’ following a rise in the use of pseudo-therapies like homeopathy and reiki. It comes after a Sociological
EXCLUSIVE: Southern Spain hospitals in British expat hotspot issue warning for ‘lethal’ painkiller Nolotil
After the drug claimed countless lives, a health network on the Costa Blanca has issued a recommendation to its medical staff to avoid prescribing Nolotil
Drinking excessively could take up to FIVE years off your life
DRINKING above UK alcohol guidelines could take years off your life, a new study has found. The huge analysis of 600,000 drinkers in 19 countries
What to do if you are stung by a jellyfish in Spain
WITH the news that potentially lethal Man-o-war ‘jellyfish’ are back on the Costa del Sol, it’s important to know what to do and what not
British expat family in Andalucia appeal to get builder dad diagnosed with MS to Russia for stem cell treatment
A BRITISH expat family have launched a fundraising appeal for the father to receive potentially life-changing treatment for his Multiple Sclerosis in Russia. Paul Morrison, who
WARNING: Mussels in Spain containing norovirus distributed to Andalucia, dozens infected
SOME 39 people have become infected by norovirus after eating contaminated frozen mussels. The outbreak occured in Valencia, but the infected batch had already been
Skin cancer operations increased by 30% on Costa del Sol last year
The region has some of the highest rates of skin cancer in Europe
‘Don’t feed the monster’ campaign going strong as wipes are causing serious damage to sewer systems
A CAMPAIGN titled ‘Don’t Feed the Monster’ has spread across Mallorca, aiming to prevent wipes from being flushed down toilets and washed up on shores.