‘Love apples’ fight cancer
Scientists have found cooked tomatoes to contain a powerful cancer-fighting nutrient
Cuppa benefits
Scientists have discovered three cups a day lowers blood pressure
Raymond Prats’ health trends for 2012
Raymond Prats looks at what health trends the coming year will bring
‘Cancer’ mast finally comes down in Spain
Vodafone loses battle to keep mobile phone mast in Benajarafe after tumour rates soar
Egg timing
Proteins found in egg white can help us stay alert at work
Mosquitoes love smelly feet
The insects are attracted to the bacteria that causes the cheesy smell
Mediterranean diet adds years to your life
Researchers claim it can help prevent cancer, heart disease and the ageing process
What lurks beneath
Sharing everything from pens to shopping trolleys can help spread potentially dangerous germs
Knock that cold into touch in Spain
Continuing our series on the herbs of Andalucia, Sue Rodgers looks at herbal antibiotics
Dieting is good for the brain
As it emerges it takes three months to shift weight put on over Christmas, scientists discover dieting helps the mind stay young
Coffee fights womb cancer
Four cups a day could reduce risk of endometrial cancer, according to research
Still no smoking in Spain
Health Ministry announces it will not be making any changes to the laws brought in last January
Insurance heartache in Spain
EXCLUSIVE: Expat battles insurer for two years to force it to pay for his heart treatment
Grandmotherly love in Spain
A new study has found grandparents are contributing to the survival of mankind
‘No solid science’ behind quick-fix celeb diet
The Dukan Diet is restrictive, confusing and rigid, say experts
Spain sets new record for organ transplants
Spain performed a record-breaking 94 operations in 72 hours
Sandfly bite kills British expat in Spain
Sad death of British woman who developed black blotches and scabs in her mouth
Ginger joy
Ginger is apparently great for migraines
Spanish freezer fear
A survery found a third of cold storage units to be unsuitable
Recession causing ‘survival’ sex
Husbands more likely to stray as instinct to ensure survival of the species kicks in
Nutty news in Spain
Just one ounce a day is enough to improve health and mood
How to save a life
Almost 60 per cent of people who witness a heart attack are unable to help the victim because they do not know basic CPR
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