Rise of the slouch potato in Spain
The ‘snail effect’ - or carrying heavy bags around - is causing spine problems in children
No travel insurance for 20 per cent of British holidaymakers
One in five travellers wrongly believe they do not need travel insurance, despite Spain being one of the costliest places for claims
Possible breakthrough following Spanish HIV trials
Researchers report a 90 per cent immune response to vaccine designed to combat AIDS virus
Patients refused healthcare in certain Spanish regions
Tourists in Catalonia and Valencia are refused prescriptions and can only see a specialist in emergencies
Dowsed in mystery
Why the elusive art of dowsing can help you strike oil and be good for your health
Sun worshippers in Spain spoofed to ‘rays’ awareness
Spoof ‘miracle’ tanning cream marketed by skin care charity
Expat with brain haemorrhage left waiting 13 months for benefits
Mark Cook claims he has been abandoned by social services and left struggling to survive
Two rashers equals diabetes Type 2?
‘Making a meal of it’ really can hinder health
First permanent artificial heart to beat in Spain
A series of health problems prevented Pedro Garcia from undergoing a regular heart transplant
Grandparents are best
Children are safer being driven by their grandparents than by mum and dad
Holidaymakers misled into paying for free EHIC health cards
Unofficial websites are charging unwitting consumers up to 23 euros for the cards
When in Spain… slip, slap, slop
Experts warn sun worshippers to slap on the sun cream
Spanish surgeons perform world’s first double leg transplant
Pioneering 14-hour procedure performed on accident victim whose legs were amputated above the knee
Quit smoking AND stay slim
Scientists have discovered why many smokers put on weight when they try to quit the habit
Spain tops energy drinks market as it emerges they ‘can make children pile on pounds´
The drinks can also cause seizures, diabetes and heart problems
What every man thinks about apart from sex?
The Oxford University graduate has compiled a 200-page book on the topic in which every page is completely blank.
Skin cancer rates in Spain rise alarmingly
Victims appear to be getting younger, with those in their late twenties the most affected group
Spanish doctor can refuse patients’ abortions
Pro-life doctor in Antequera allowed to refuse referring patients for abortions
Liver-dwelling parasite infects 400 in Spain
Type of liver fluke is usually only found in more deprived countries
Critical cancer delay
EXCLUSIVE Woman suing private clinic which failed to spot an 8cm tumour. By James Bryce
Wannabe dads should enjoy the sun
New studies show sunshine is good for sperm
Love your love handles
With the holiday season just around the corner you should be proud to show off your spare tyre
Organic food is good for you
Spain is the ninth biggest organic food producer in the world, but it is near the bottom for consumption
Domino kidney transplant helps put Spain on health map
First kidney ‘domino’ transplant in Spain secures the nation’s place as world leader in organ transplants
Beat the bugs with asparagus
Doctors discover that popular vegetable has powerful natural antibiotic to ward off illness
The true price of free healthcare in Spain
As many as 300,000 Spanish residents could have no entitlement to free healthcare