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‘I’m a mental health expert and these are the warning signs of mobile phone addiciton – which can be more harmful than you think’

By Fiyaz Mughal Addiction used to be a word associated with drugs, alcohol, sex or eating. At a very basic level, an addiction is something

16 Dec, 2023 @ 13:57

Columnists·Health·Lead

Is eating dinner after 9pm good for you? Study suggests the norm in Spain could cause more risk of cardiovascular issues

SPAIN’S population is known for eating late dinners, with many tucking into their last meal of the day well after 9pm. But according to a

15 Dec, 2023 @ 11:41

Health·Lead

Revealed: The best public and private hospitals in Spain

SPAIN’S leading public and private hospitals have been revealed on Wednesday in the annual Monitor de Reputacion Sanitaria(Healthcare Reputation Monitor) survey. The La Paz University

13 Dec, 2023 @ 17:15

Health·Lead

Three possible sources identified of Legionnaire’s Disease outbreak that killed one in Gibraltar

THE Legionnaire’s Disease outbreak that has claimed a life in Gibraltar could have come from three possible sources, its public health chief said Wednesday. Director

13 Dec, 2023 @ 15:52

Gibraltar·Health

Smoking ban plans for bar and restaurant terraces are ‘crazy’ says top politician in Spain

MADRID’S mayor Jose Luis Martinez-Almeida, has branded proposals to ban smoking on bar and restaurant terraces as ‘crazy’. His comments came on Tuesday- a day

12 Dec, 2023 @ 18:00

Health·Lead·Madrid·National News·Politics

SHOCK DEATH: Victim loses fight against Legionnaire’s Disease in Gibraltar hospital after mystery outbreak

A PERSON has tragically died from Legionnaire’s Disease in Gibraltar as health chiefs continue to search out the source that infected four people. Health chiefs

12 Dec, 2023 @ 16:26

Gibraltar·Health·Lead

Britain is no longer attractive to health workers from Spain: Nurses blast post-Brexit rules and worsening conditions

A COMBINATION of Brexit and worsening work conditions have prompted more and more Spanish nursing staff to up sticks and leave the United Kingdom. In

12 Dec, 2023 @ 12:54

Health·Lead

Spain wants to BAN smoking on restaurant terraces and crackdown on vaping

LONG-TERM plans to restrict smoking in public places are being dusted down once again from the Ministry of Health’s shelves. Some of Spain’s regions got

11 Dec, 2023 @ 19:12

Health·Lead

Cosmetic surgeon being investigated over death of British patient in Spain dies suddenly

A SURGEON who performed a cosmetic surgery procedure on a British woman who died following ‘complications’ at a Palma clinic in September, has himself died.

11 Dec, 2023 @ 18:30

Balearic Islands·Crime & Law·Health·Lead·Mallorca

Covid cases climb in Spain as winter arrives: These are the symptoms to look out for

AS winter approaches, Covid cases are on the rise in Spain with these key symptoms. A report released last week showed Covid cases have increased

11 Dec, 2023 @ 13:04

Health·Lead

How to avoid a red wine headache – according to science

Researchers recently identified why red wine gives so many people headaches. It is thought quercetin, a natural flavonoid found in red wine, could be the

9 Dec, 2023 @ 12:00

Health·Lead

Want a long life in Spain? Eat these 4 foods from the age of 40 and upwards

A STUDY has revealed how four foods could help you live ten years longer. Based in the UK, the study by Nature Food revealed that

9 Dec, 2023 @ 08:00

Health

Can I buy Ozempic in Spain and how much is it? All you need to know as demand for the slimming drug surges

DEMAND for popular slimming drug Ozempic has surged in Spain over the past year. Between January and September over 31,000 units of the drug were

8 Dec, 2023 @ 11:58

Health·Lead

How the seed of this green fruit grown in Spain helps with anti-ageing

SPAIN is home to many delicious and nutritious foods, but did you know the strange way eating one fruit could help with anti-ageing? Often eaten

5 Dec, 2023 @ 16:38

Health·Lead

Top Gibraltar scientists still puzzled over source of Legionnaire’s disease that infected four people

THE cause of the four cases of Legionnaire’s Disease remains a mystery in Gibraltar as investigations continue, its government said after a new strategic meeting.

5 Dec, 2023 @ 15:17

Gibraltar·Health

Ramon, 94, pushes his wife's wheelchair due to lack of ambulances

Husband, 94, goes viral in Spain after being forced to push his sick wife on a wheelchair from hospital due to a lack of ambulances

THE PLIGHT of a 94-year-old man from Spain has gone viral on social media after a photo was widely shared of him pushing his wife

5 Dec, 2023 @ 14:46

Catalunya·Health·Lead

Is bread bad for you? Scientists reveal the healthiest options for one of Spain’s most popular foods

SCIENTISTS have revealed the healthiest bread options, with results that may surprise you. Although the World Health Organisation recommends just 250 grams of bread per

4 Dec, 2023 @ 17:00

Health·Lead

A mock-up of the new health centre in Marbella

This is the sleek new health centre coming to Marbella after being approved by the city council

A NEW HEALTHCARE centre will be coming to Marbella after it was approved by the city council, and will involve a total investment of €1

4 Dec, 2023 @ 13:56

Health·Lead·Marbella

Health experts at a loss on what is causing Legionnaire’s disease cases in Gibraltar

AUTHORITIES are trying to discover the source of a Legionnaire’s disease cases in Gibraltar that saw at least four people take ill. The Gibraltar Health

3 Dec, 2023 @ 16:35

Gibraltar·Health

Inguinal hernia pain… what is the best solution?

If you are suffering from hernia pain, daily discomfort, nauseas and weakness are most likely your companions in your everyday life. An inguinal hernia occurs

30 Nov, 2023 @ 11:04

Health·Valencia·Valencian Community

EXCLUSIVE: Nolotil campaigners are suing the Spanish government for ‘failing to properly regulate painkiller’ suspected of causing 40 deaths among Brits and northern Europeans

A PATIENT advocate group has filed a lawsuit against the Spanish Ministry of Health for failing to protect people against the potentially life-threatening effects of

28 Nov, 2023 @ 15:46

EXCLUSIVE·Health·Lead

Some 40% of young people in Spain almost never use a condom during sex

Four in 10 young Spaniards say they ‘almost never’ use a condom during sex, according to data released to mark World AIDS day. The report,

28 Nov, 2023 @ 13:41

Health·Lead

Hip or knee pain? Learn about the solution

Living with bone and muscle pain prevents people from leading a normal daily life and causes emotional exhaustion due to the limitations they encounter in

25 Nov, 2023 @ 09:56

Andalucia·Costa Blanca·Health

Minister encourages Gibraltar men and boys to reach out to overcome mental health issues

MEN and boys who have mental health challenges need to reach out for help to overcome their mental health issues, according to Gibraltar’s Minister for

25 Nov, 2023 @ 09:25

Gibraltar·Health

New site to be looked at for Javea's L'Arenal medical centre

Busy summer medical centre used by tourists set to move on Spain’s Costa Blanca

JAVEA council is looking for new premises for the Arenal beach medical centre that operates during the summer season following complaints about the current hut-style

23 Nov, 2023 @ 16:30

Costa Blanca·Health·Valencian Community

The fruit grown in Spain you should be eating to help steer off colds and weight gain as winter approaches

DROPPING temperatures leave us vulnerable to illnesses during Autumn, but did you know a fruit commonly grown in Spain can help you fight seasonal sniffles?

23 Nov, 2023 @ 15:20

Health·Lead

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