Do you know the symptoms of norovirus, the illness sweeping Spain this winter?
THESE are the symptoms of norovirus, the stomach illness spreading through Spain this January. Flu and the common cold are not the only things plaguing
Spain suffering from worrying shortage of nurses as 17% say they will quit in next two years
SPAIN’S Health Ministry has admitted to a chronic shortage of nurses and that needs at least 100,000 more to reach the EU average of 8.5
Spain becomes world leader in medical research – this is what it achieved in 2024
FROM face transplants to robot surgeons, Spain has achieved many medical discoveries and innovations in the last year. The country is becoming a world leader
How AI is transforming Spain’s healthcare – from ‘digital hearts’ to ‘predicting strokes’
ARTIFICIAL intelligence (AI) is at the forefront of modern medicine, offering solutions to long-standing challenges across diagnostics, treatment, and drug discovery. In Spain, this technological
Drinking coffee at this time of day is better for your heart’s health, new study suggests
SPAIN is one of the biggest coffee-loving countries on the planet. From cortados to cafes con leche and more, millions of people enjoy the hot
What is the HMPV virus sweeping through China and should Spain be worried?
SHOULD Spain be worried about the HMPV virus sweeping through China and should we be concerned? In the last few days China has sounded the
Nolotil manufacturers update guidance for doctors in Spain following wave of British deaths
NOLOTIL producers have warned against the ‘dangerous’ side effects of the drug – the country’s most popular painkiller. It follows a campaign by the Olive
Revealed: The biggest drug abusing countries in Europe – including Spain and Ireland
THESE are the biggest drug consuming countries in Europe- with Spain high on the list. Almost a third of all Europeans have tried illegal drugs
Spain sees surge in people visiting A&E to access healthcare
ACCORDING to a new study, Spain is seeing a rise in people resorting to A&E to access healthcare treatment. The Spanish Ministry of Health has
Flu virus sweeps through Spain’s Costa Blanca: Beds fill up hospital corridor after cases TRIPLE
MORE than 600 people have been hospitalised across Alicante province over the past week due to a rise in various respiratory illnesses. The number of
Shocking report shows drug use leaping threefold over 17 years in Spain to fight anxiety and lack of sleep
A STUDY says people in Spain are getting more reliant on taking drugs like lorazepam and diazepam to combat anxiety and insomnia with usage tripling
Exclusive: Brit’s warning after wife waited NINE days for operation on broken thigh in Spain
A BRITISH tourist has issued advice to regular visitors to Spain after his wife had to wait nine days for an urgent operation. Claire Wilde,
This is how you should walk to burn the most calories, according to an Italian study
AN Italian study has revealed how you should walk to burn the most calories. You would think that walking intensely and quickly would be the
How drinking small amounts of wine daily could be good for your heart, according to new Spanish study
A SPANISH study has revealed how drinking small amounts of wine daily can be good for your heart health. Researchers in Spain have revealed a
Spain will open its first ever centre for male victims of sexual violence in 2025
THE first ever centre for male victims of sexual violence is set to open in Spain next year. President of the Community of Madrid, Isabel
The best care: Hospiten Estepona completes expansion project, doubling its healthcare capacity starting in 2025
HOSPITEN Estepona has recently completed an important expansion project, significantly increasing the hospital’s capacity and preparing it for future growth. This expansion will enhance surgical
Spain’s emergency services brace for Christmas chaos: Fires typically surge by 25% while one festive day boasts the highest number of births
SPANISH emergency services are bracing for a chaotic Christmas with a surge in fires and births expected. Christmas is a time for celebration, but often
Health alert in Spain’s Andalucia: 12 popular meat products are found to contain deadly listeria
AUTHORITIES in Spain have raised the alarm after a dozen meat products were found to contain listeria. The bacteria can cause listeriosis, which compared to
Exclusive: British expat’s desperate appeal after daughter, 34, suffers life-changing stroke during trip to southern Spain
A BRITISH expat couple have launched a desperate appeal to get their daughter back to the UK after she suffered a life-changing stroke. Robyn (pictured
Choosing vaping as an alternative to smoking is not a good option
ELECTRONIC cigarettes are becoming one of the most popular gifts this holiday season. However, experts advise against this habit and warn of the potential damage
Know the risks: Gibraltar launches cocaine awareness campaign in the run-up to the festive season after spike in deaths of young men
MALES in Gibraltar between the ages of 19 and 39 are being warned of the dangers of taking cocaine following a spike in deaths of
Drinking coffee daily can help slow down aging, say scientists in Portugal
PORTUGUESE scientists have shown drinking coffee daily can help slow down aging. A report by University of Coimbra (Portugal) researchers has shown that coffee can
This ‘anti-Alzheimer’s’ diet helps stave off the brain disease, according to Spanish health experts
SPANISH health experts claim THIS diet could help ward off Alzheimer’s disease. Many people greatly underestimate the power of a healthy diet when it comes
Why Spanish scientists believe aspirin could help treat cancer
SPANISH scientists have found a remarkably simple treatment for cancer- aspirin. Young Spanish scientists have discovered a revolutionary treatment to complete immunotherapy in the fight
Health warning in Spain: Popular shower gel is removed from shelves after ‘dangerous bacteria’ detected
A POPULAR shower gel has been removed from shelves after a ‘dangerous bacteria’ was identified in it. The Spanish Medicines Agency (AEMPS) has ordered that
Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital among the best-reputed hospitals in Spain
ONCE again Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital has been ranked among the top 100 hospitals with the best reputation in Spain, according to the Corporate Reputation Monitor
