Covid surge in Spain: Number of cases in Valencia is six times higher than a year ago
REPORTED cases of Covid-19 have rocketed six-fold in the Valencian Community compared to a year ago. The latest figures from the end of June show
Sun cream warning in Spain: These brands do not provide the protection they claim, say experts
THREE sunscreens claiming to offer factor 50 protection don’t come up to scratch according to a study compiled by Spain’s OCU consumer association. The group
Waters in southern Spain are found to contain sewage and potentially toxic bacteria
THE latest report from Andalucia’s regional government has found that the waters off the Zahara de los Atunes beach in Barbate, Cadiz province, contain potentially
US tourist is shocked by her medical bill after requiring emergency treatment in Spain
FOR residents of countries such as Spain or the UK, where universal free healthcare is a fact of life, it can be easy to take
Cancer becomes leading cause of death in Spain for first time according to 2023 mortality figures
CANCER has become the leading cause of death in Spain for the first time, according to 2023 mortality figures compiled by the National Institute of
Spain to investigate populations of blood-sucking ticks amid a surge in cases of two deadly diseases
SPAIN is increasing monitoring of two potentially fatal diseases transmitted by ticks, but states that it is good practice, rather a response to a medical
Woman in Spain’s Zaragoza ends up in intensive care after receiving botox injections in a private apartment
A WOMAN in the northeastern Spanish city of Zaragoza ended up in intensive care after she received botox injections in a private apartment rather than
Health warning in Spain: These lollipops popular with children may contain traces of metal
SPAIN’S AESAN food safety agency has raised the alarm over the risk of traces of metal being found inside a type of lollipop that is
Deadly flesh-eating bacteria currently sweeping Japan is already in Spain, say experts – but there’s no need to panic
CONCERNS over a flesh-eating bacteria from Japan reaching Europe have been overplayed in the media, according to a leading Spanish microbiologist. Microbiology professor at the
Sick days taken by workers in Spain soar by almost half in just five years
THE number of sick days taken by workers in Spain has leapt up by 43% on average since 2018 according to a new study. The
Skin cancer rates are surging on Spain’s Costa del Sol, warn health experts
EXPERTS have warned about a significant rise in skin cancer cases in Malaga province, but many people are treated successfully as it is detected early.
Revealed: The highest and lowest-rated regions for public health services in Spain
SPAIN’S best and worst regions for public health services have been named in an annual report from campaigners for high quality health provision. The Federation
Rising temperatures caused by climate change is behind an increase in suicides, claims scientific study
A BARCELONA study suggests that high spikes in temperature cause mental health problems, and have increased suicide cases by 5% over the last 250 years.
Health service warning in Spain: This summer will be ‘very difficult’ due to lack of doctors, say industry leaders
DOCTOR shortages will force health centre closures in Spain this summer, according to regional health ministers. They’ve accused the country’s health minister, Monica Garcia, of
Battle plan for tiger mosquito plague is revealed in Spain’s Valencia: Experts will release 1.3 million sterile blood suckers into the population
VALENCIA City Council will release 1.3 million sterile tiger mosquitoes in a bid to reduce the tiger mosquito population. Sterile male specimens will released for
Covid cases quadruple in Spain: Surge in infections comes despite hotter temperatures
COVID-19 cases in Spain have quadrupled in mid-May despite the warmer weather, but infection rates are still much lower than a year ago. The latest
Health warning in Spain: This fish imported from Morocco has been found to contain a nasty parasite – here’s how to avoid infection
A HEALTH warning has been issued after anisakis has been detected in a fish imported from Morocco for sale in Spain. The hake roe containing
Chicken farm owners made 10,000 litres of bogus hand sanitising gel and sold it during early days of Covid-19 pandemic in Spain
TWO Galician businessmen have escaped imprisonment after admitting to producing 10,000 litres of bogus hydroalcoholic gel which was sold to hospitals and pharmacies. Prosecutors wanted
Spain launches national plan to manage risk from extreme heat and ‘save lives’ ahead of 40C-plus temperatures this summer
SPAIN has launched its annual plan to alert vulnerable people about heatwaves during the summer. The initiative from the Health Ministry has run for 20
Chaos in hospitals and pharmacies across Spain’s Andalucia after IT system collapses
THE health system in Andalucia was plunged into chaos last night when its IT system crashed for more than four hours. Between 3.30pm and 7.45pm
This type of cereal will help you gain muscle and strengthen your bones, according to scientists
WANT to gain muscle and strengthen your bones? Scientists recommend you eat this type of cereal. The University of Harvard has revealed the best kind
How doctors in Spain are freezing tumours at -40ºC to rid patients of cancer while avoiding surgery
A HOSPITAL in Spain is making use of a new method for treating tumours, in particular for cancer patients who cannot risk surgery due to
How taking in the sun daily can help prevent cancer and heart problems, according to scientists in Spain
FOUR out of ten adults and three out of ten children in Alicante province suffer from Vitamin D deficiency. Despite some of Spain’s biggest levels
Outrage after black female doctor is ‘racially abused and assaulted’ while treating a man in his home in southern Spain
A MURCIA region doctor was racially abused and assaulted during a house visit which she has reported to the Guardia Civil’s Hate Crimes Unit. The
Spain has the most balding or bald men in the world, according to new study
SPAIN has the world’s highest percentage of bald or balding men according to a survey commissioned by a chain of hair transplant clinics. The study
Will Spain ban SMOKING? Health minister ‘does not rule out’ bringing in similar laws to the UK – where people born after 2009 can no longer buy tobacco
SPAIN could follow in the UK’s footsteps by introducing a tobacco sales ban on anyone born after 2009. As the country gets ready to roll