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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

17 Apr, 2018 @ 12:41

Health·Lead

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

16 Apr, 2018 @ 14:08

Food & Drink·Health·Lead

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

12 Apr, 2018 @ 17:20

Health·Lead·Malaga

‘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.

9 Apr, 2018 @ 10:19

Environment·Health·Mallorca

Eight firemen and police called to help move obese 300 kilo man from Malaga home

He had called daily for emergency services to help him move

20 Mar, 2018 @ 13:15

Health·Lead

UK among most unhealthy countries to raise child in Western world, new study finds

The British have one of the lowest breastfeeding rates and among the highest obesity rates

16 Mar, 2018 @ 12:08

Health·Lead

Doctor called in to help podgy population lose weight in a Spanish town

A SPANISH town is full of so many fat people that a doctor has been drafted in to help them shed the weight. Naron near

25 Feb, 2018 @ 12:30

Health·Lead

Flu pandemic in Spain leads to rising death toll

THE number of people in Spain who have died from the flu has risen dramatically. In what is proving to be the deadliest season of

25 Feb, 2018 @ 10:30

Health·Lead·National News

Spanish hospitals charging tourists double for care in Barcelona

Shockingly, not even the Hospital de Sant Pau (pictured) know what they are charging the ICPA, which could be in the millions.

20 Feb, 2018 @ 13:37

Crime & Law·Environment·Health·Lead·National News·Travel News

Walking Can Help You Reduce Your Hospital Readmission Rate for Cancer: Here’s How

Cancer is difficult to recover from. Aggressive forms of cancer like mesothelioma can make you feel fatigued all the time. It can be tempting to

19 Feb, 2018 @ 11:59

Health·Other News

WINTER IS COMING: So you better wrap up or face the cold

It even snowed on the beach in Barcelona and I’m surprised that Carles Puigdemont didn’t blame that as some sort of underhand tactic by Madrid,

17 Feb, 2018 @ 16:18

Environment·Food & Drink·Giles Brown: Loud and Clear·Health·Nature

Madrid’s firefighters go green to reduce pollution in the city

It is estimated the move will save €18,000 and reduce emissions by 50 tonnes while the total cost of the fleet came in at €660,000.

17 Feb, 2018 @ 10:39

Business & Finance·Environment·Health·Lead·Nature

Sierra de las Nieves moves one step closer to becoming national park

The park is home to the largest population of Spanish firs in Andalusia and more than 150 species of birds.

15 Feb, 2018 @ 18:35

Environment·Health·Lead·Nature·Travel News

WATCH: Drunk Spanish man rides a donkey through village in Caceres

Bernabé the donkey, was forced through the packed, cobbled streets of the village while throngs of people surrounded the animal.

14 Feb, 2018 @ 15:35

Environment·Health·La Cultura·Lead·National News·Nature

Girl, 10, dies from suspected meningitis in Andalucia, the region’s second death from the disease in under a month

A 10-YEAR-OLD girl has died from suspected meningitis in Andalucia. The young girl died at the SAS hospital in Jerez, Cadiz, and if confirmed,

11 Feb, 2018 @ 15:32

Cadiz·Health·Lead

Man in Spain rescued after spending eight days trapped in snow-covered hut

But the snow meant officers had to ski down to the hut because it was too thick to land nearby to rescue the stranded man.

8 Feb, 2018 @ 17:03

Crime & Law·Environment·Health·Lead·Nature

Balearic Islands propose limiting the number of cars to cope with tourism

Formentera town hall say the draft bill will limit the number of cars in circulation and cap the number of rental cars and motorbikes.

8 Feb, 2018 @ 16:08

Environment·Health·Lead·Mallorca·Nature·Travel News

Scabies surges in Spain: Health experts detect 44 outbreaks since early November - with 11 linked to schools

Malaga Football Club players have residence fumigated after scabies outbreak

A RESIDENCE housing Malaga FC players has been fumigated following an outbreak of scabies. At least two students in the Andalucian Residence, on Calle Julio

6 Feb, 2018 @ 11:18

Health·Lead·Malaga·Sport

Spain is third European country to carry out baby heart transplant

The Gregorio Maranon Hospital carried out the operation, despite the donor and child having incompatible blood types.

4 Feb, 2018 @ 12:47

Education·Health·Lead·Nature

Seven Spanish traditions of extreme animal torture that MUST be stopped

Below we have rounded up seven of the country’s most sickening practices which must be stopped.

4 Feb, 2018 @ 11:22

Environment·Health·Lead·Nature·Sport

Cocaine seizures in Spain more than double in just ONE year

This is an incredible 40% of all cocaine captured in Europe, the interior ministry revealed.

2 Feb, 2018 @ 13:24

Crime & Law·Environment·Health·La Cultura·National News·Other News

Alicante hospital employee takes year-long sick leave on 15 different occasions

His story came to light after it was revealed he had been on sick leave for over 4,000 days between 2001 and 2006.

2 Feb, 2018 @ 13:02

Education·Environment·Health·Lead·Nature

World’s oldest man dies in Spanish village where he lived all his life

His secret to reaching the grand old age of 113 was "to work hard. To not be weak and stay in the house."

30 Jan, 2018 @ 12:57

Celebrity·Health·Lead·Mallorca·Nature

Hepatitis A infects at least 38 people from Palma restaurant

HEPATITIS A has affected at least 38 people from an outbreak in a Palma restaurant. The first two cases were reported in mid-December, both from

28 Jan, 2018 @ 13:05

Food & Drink·Health·Mallorca

Why buying a bike is the only resolution worth investing in for the New Year

Writes Ashley from Andalucian Cycling Experience

27 Jan, 2018 @ 12:28

Environment·Health·Lead·Nature·Sport·Travel News

Appeal launched to get British expat mother life-saving cancer treatment

AN appeal has been launched to get a much-loved expat life-saving cancer treatment. Louise Metherell, 51, from Portsmouth, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma at

23 Jan, 2018 @ 14:56

Health·Lead·Malaga

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