Spain locks down poultry farms to avoid spread of avian flu by migrating birds
SPAIN has ordered the lock down of all poultry in the country to contain the spread of avian flu. The decision expands on restrictions introduced
‘Superbugs’ could cause more deaths than cancer by 2050 in Spain
MEDICAL experts in Spain have warned that ‘superbugs’ could cause more deaths than cancer by 2025. The worrying threat of infections caused by multi-resistant antibiotic
Minimally invasive techniques revolutionise treatment for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
BENIGN Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is one of the most common pathologies in adult men. It involves a natural growth of the prostate gland which, while
Ground-breaking survey says obesity costs Spain’s economy over €130 billion per annum
A STUDY says the hidden costs of obesity will reach €130.7 billion this year in Spain- equivalent to 8% of GDP or half of the
Almost a quarter of children have trouble sleeping and a third are scared of rain – a year after Valencia flood disaster
A REPORT into the effects on children of the October 29 Valencia floods says that over 30% of them admit- a year later- to still
Andalucia has the highest rate of deaths from cardiovascular diseases – Spain’s biggest killer
ANDALUCIA is the region with the highest cardiovascular disease mortality rate according a major study from the Spanish Society of Cardiology(SEC). Cardiovascular issues like a
The clocks go backwards in Spain this weekend – but will it be for the last time?
CLOCKS in Spain will revert to winter time this weekend but the hour switchback may be the last if the government has its way. Prime
Sufferers of agonising ‘Butterfly Skin’ in Spain denied access to revolutionary new gene therapy – after it’s made available in France, Italy, and Germany
CAMPAIGNERS in Spain are trying to get a treatment that treats the painful condition known as Butterfly Skin made available in the country. A gene
Fake cosmetician scars patient’s face after botched procedure in Alicante
A BOGUS cosmetician operating out of her Alicante home scarred a client’s face after injecting her with hyaluronic acid. A 43-year-old woman has been arrested
Breakthrough study reveals secret ‘heat-making switch’ inside brown fat – which could help fight obesity
A BREAKTHROUGH study has found that brown fat could increase calorie burning and lead to weight loss. A new way in which brown fat –
One in four Spaniards live with chronic pain with women aged 51 the worst affected – but what can be done?
OVER a quarter of people(26%) in Spain suffer from chronic pain- meaning that nine million live with it every day. The figures were released by
Health alert as new types of coronavirus are found in bats in Spain
RESEARCHERS in Spain have identified eight coronavirus genomes in bats from different parts of the country- three of which could represent new viral species. One
Andalucia to expand cancer screenings amid ongoing healthcare failures
PLANS to expand cancer screenings across Andalucia are set to be approved following growing concerns over delays and failures in the region’s diagnostic programmes. Measures
Government legalises use of medicinal cannabis in hospitals across Spain
THE use of cannabis for medicinal reasons has been approved by Spain’s government. It will be restricted to prescriptions by specialists in hospitals to be
Mental health overtakes cancer as Spain’s biggest health worry, study finds
MENTAL wellbeing has surpassed cancer as Spain’s top health concern, a study has found. Ipsos’ 2025 Health Service Report, an annual survey of more than
Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital launches new Microbiota and Longevity Unit
QUIRÓNSALUD Marbella Hospital has launched its new Microbiota and Longevity Unit, a service that combines prevention, health promotion, and optimisation to maximise vitality and quality
Shocking levels of violence against children in Spain are revealed in ground-breaking survey
THE most comprehensive survey of violence during childhood to be conducted in Spain has revealed some disturbing findings. The study was organised by Sigma Dos
Health insurance expert TERESA MORENO on why it’s the key to your visa in Spain as well as overall peace of mind
MOVING to another country always brings with it a mix of excitement and paperwork that can sometimes be overwhelming. In Spain, one of the most
Spanish scientists hail breakthrough in Alzheimer’s treatment as debate grows over safety, costs, and benefits
A NEW treatment for Alzheimer’s slowed the disease’s progression “for the first time in history,” Spanish scientists said – but the breakthrough remains mired in
Abortions in Spain rose by 3% in 2024 with women under 20 accounting for a tenth of terminations
ABORTIONS in Spain rose last year by 2.98% to 106,172 with women aged 20 years or under accounting for nearly 11% of terminations. Health Minister,
Mental health becomes second-biggest cause of sick leave in Spain
MENTAL health became the second-highest cause of work absenteeism in Spain between 2018 and 2023. Localised pain like neck and back issues remained the main
What to avoid doing in the first hour of the day to increase your life span
THE first 60 minutes after waking up could hold the key to living longer. According to Dr. William Li, a Harvard-trained physician, avoiding certain habits
‘Miracle’ diet warning about rapid post-summer weight loss made by nutritionists in Spain
NUTRIONISTS in Spain have warned about people embarking on ‘miracle diets’ after the summer holiday to lose some much needed kilos. The Valencian College of
Record number of heat-related deaths in Spain during August
A RECORD number of 2,177 people in Spain died from heat-related causes in August. That’s a 71.3% increase on the same month in 2024 according
New survey finds one in four people in Spain don’t take any care of their sexual health
JUST over a quarter of people in Spain don’t care or do anything about their sexual health according to a study by the Association for
Tourist hotel salmonella outbreak at Spain’s La Manga reaches 190 confirmed cases
THE salmonella outbreak at La Manga’s Hotel Cavanna has reached 190 confirmed cases as of Thursday, according to Murcia’s Ministry of Health. 19 people are