Spanish tourist dies from rabies in Valencia hospital after dog bite during African trip
A 44-YEAR-OLD man died on Friday after contracting rabies from a dog bite during a visit to Ethiopia in July 2024. The Europa Press and
Spanish tourist in critical condition after contracting rabies from dog bite in Ethiopia
A VALENCIA man is seriously ill at an unnamed regional hospital after contracting rabies from a dog bite in Ethiopia nearly a year ago. Rabies
Measles alert continues in the Costa del Sol – including in these tourist hotspotsÂ
Health authorities in Andalucia are grappling with six active measles outbreaks, with the Costa del Sol among the affected regions. As of late May, the
Spain’s new anti-smoking law will increase smoke-free areas including bar and restaurant terraces
A DRAFT of Spain’s new anti-smoking law has been virtually completed according to Health Minister, Monica Garcia. Speaking to SER Radio on Thursday, Garcia revealed
One expat’s mission to ensure parents of stillborn babies on the Costa del Sol get ‘one more cuddle’
WHEN Hayley Wilkins went into labour in January this year while in Spain, it never crossed her mind that she wouldn’t get to see her
Number of depression sufferers shows dramatic rise in just four years in Spain
MENTAL health issues have sky-rocketed in Spain since the Covid-19 pandemic with big rises noted among younger males. Numbers of people saying they suffer from
Service dogs will be allowed access to all public spaces in Spain
SPAIN’S government approved a Royal Decree on Tuesday that allows owners of service dogs to take them into all public spaces across the country. Minister
Survey finds locals in Spain support smoking bans and increased tobacco taxes
A SURVEY says there’s overwhelming support for extending bans on smoking in public places coupled with a hike in tobacco taxes. The study was conducted
Residents demand more doctors and shorter hospital waiting lists for expat Costa Blanca towns
SAN Miguel de Salinas and Los Montesinos residents and politicians protested on Wednesday about a lack of family doctors and long waiting lists at Torrevieja
Costa Blanca city has sewers blasted with pesticide to stop cockroach explosion
ORIHUELA has launched its summer campaign to combat the increase of pests in sewers- especially cockroaches The warmer weather brings unwelcome visitors as the pest
Spain plans new €600m mega hospital for the Costa del Sol
A NEW mega hospital in Malaga, set to cost more than €600 million, has opened its tender process for construction. The build is estimated to
Researchers in Spain are looking for 3,500 people to drink wine every day for four years
A MAJOR new study in Spain is inviting thousands of volunteers to help determine whether drinking a glass of wine a day is actually good
Spain’s government to guarantee healthy meals for hospitals and nursing homes
SPAIN’S government will impose minimum standards for healthy menus in hospitals and nursing homes- similar to what schools will have to do from September. The
Girl, 3, suffers genital mutilation causing irreversible injuries with parents arrested in Spain
THE parents of a three-year-old girl have been arrested in Elche after she was genitally mutilated in a procedure done outside Spain. The man, 38,
Breakthrough treatment for skin wounds and burns is developed in Andalucia
A revolutionary new skin treatment developed in Andalucia is set to change the way we heal wounds, and it could be a game-changer for burn
Spain’s dishy doctor explains why bread is actually your friend
FAMOUS Spanish cardiologist Aurelio Rojas has debunked the common myth that bread is ‘unhealthy’, claiming it can even aid in weight loss. Many people often
‘Extreme’ sun-risk warning for tourists heading to the Canary Islands
HOLIDAYMAKERS visiting the Canary Islands in the coming days should take precautions due to ‘extreme’ UV-levels, according to the Spanish Ministry of Health. Aemet has
Spain considers reducing the workweek to 37.5 hours
THE Spanish government is considering reducing the official working week from 40 hours to 37.5 hours, this was proposed in a bill by Minister of
Mosquito inspections checking for West Nile Virus in Spain start month earlier than usual
THE Ministry of Health has already started surveillance of mosquitoes in Andalucia to look for insects that carry the West Nile virus. The inspections are
Spanish expert reveals how obesity impacts fertility and the diet to combat it
A LEADING Spanish nutritionist has warned that obesity significantly impacts fertility in both men and women – and has outlined what to eat to boost
High tech and AI combine to help patients with pain problems including arthritis and sports injury sufferers in Spain
AN INNOVATIVE project in Valencia is investigating whether AI can diagnose muscle problems to allow more effective and cheaper procedures. The Kinessensor Project has seen
Six rattlesnakes that could save human lives are born at Benidorm nature park
SIX rattlesnakes that could produce a potentially life-saving venom for people with serious heart problems have been born at Terra Natura Benidorm. The six dark
Spain’s heartthrob cardiologist returns with advice on how to avoid suffering a heart attack while young
SPAIN’S favourite social media health expert, Dr Aurelio Rojas, is back once again with his latest warning: heart attacks are on the rise among young
New study reveals that walking every day can add 10 years to your life expectancy
A NEW study has revealed that something as simple as going for a daily walk could dramatically extend your life – by up to a
Spanish nutritionist suggested adding THIS to your breakfast in the morning
WHEN we think about a healthy start to the day, we rarely consider that it could be as simple as drinking a glass of water.
Spain bans junk food in schools: Drive towards nutritious lunches comes as a third of kids considered ‘overweight’
THE Spanish government has taken a big step towards healthier lunches for children in schools to combat overweight and obesity in children. Under new legislation