The oldest woman in Spain – and the world – celebrates her 117th birthday today
THE world’s oldest living person, Maria Branyas, has turned 117 years old. Maria, who was born on March 4, 1907, is celebrating her record-breaking birthday
Spain’s Catalunya region begins pioneering scheme to give out free, reusable menstrual products at pharmacies
THE regional equality chief in Spain’s northeastern Catalunya region launched a pioneering scheme on Monday that will see free, reusable menstrual products made available at
Police arrested 115 people last year for violent assaults against doctors and nurses in Spain
THE Policia Nacional were called out over 9,000 times last year to deal with health worker safety concerns and carried out 115 arrests. 6,100 of
Measles cases contracted aboard by unvaccinated people are rising in Spain
TWO measles outbreaks have been reported in Spain this year- in Alicante and Toledo provinces- with the virus originating from abroad. Aragon and Catalunya have
‘Fake doctor’ on Spain’s Costa del Sol had ‘10 appointments per day’ and ‘charged up to €4,000 for treatment’
Have you been a victim in a fraud case? If so, message: tips@theolivepress.es A ‘FAKE doctor’ who defrauded patients on the Costa del Sol for
Psoriasis medication can reduce the risk of dying from cardiovascular and liver diseases, study in Spain finds
A BIOLOGICAL therapy can help reduce mortality rates among people who suffer from psoriasis according to a medical study. The Spanish Academy of Dermatology and
Gibraltar’s senior citizens get medical travel insurance deal for emergency treatment in Spain’s Andalucia
A MEDICAL insurance scheme for senior citizen residents travelling to Spain has been unveiled by the Gibraltarian government. Older people going across the border will
British expat mother, 34, died in a hospital on Spain’s Costa del Sol ‘after she was refused a C-section’: Family demand answers from Spanish authorities after ‘crucial’ documents were ‘withheld’
A BRITISH expat died while giving birth on the Costa del Sol after being refused a C-section at hospital, it has emerged. Kelsey Brown, 34,
‘I’m in agony!’: Uterus cancer patient, 46, who has been waiting for urgent surgery for four MONTHS files ‘denuncia’ against hospital on Spain’s Costa del Sol
Have you been affected by long waiting times in Spain? Contact tips@theolivepress.es A UTERINE cancer patient has blasted the Hospital Costa del Sol for having
Monkeypox virus is detected in two adults and a six-year-old child in Spain’s Andalucia
THREE members of the same Sevilla family have been diagnosed with ‘mild’ cases of the monkeypox virus. One of those affected is a child aged
Revealed: How cutting meat out of your diet can prevent snoring, according to new study
SWITCHING to a vegetarian diet can ‘prevent or treat’ sleep apnoea, the medical condition that causes heavy snoring, a new study has found. Researchers used
First woman to receive the Covid vaccine in Spain turns 100: Pedro Sanchez brands centenarian ‘an example to the world’
ARACELI Hidalgo, the first person to receive the Covid-19 vaccine in Spain, has turned 100 years old. The great-grandmother is celebrating her milestone birthday with
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In the ever-changing landscape of expat life in Spain, securing comprehensive and affordable health insurance is a priority for many. NowCompare.es, a seasoned player in
Health alert over diabetes medication in Spain: ‘Defective’ packets are removed from shelves – this is the affected batch
A HEALTH alert has been issued for a medicine used to treat people with diabetes. The Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (Aemps) has
Drinking alcohol is the leading cause of liver cancer even if you only do it on the weekends, warn scientists in Spain
AN IMPORTANT part of the Mediterranean diet has traditionally been the belief that one or two glasses of red wine a day are a healthy
Cannabis is set to be made LEGAL in Spain for medicinal purposes – but not everyone is happy with the new law
SPAIN is on track to legalise cannabis for medicinal purposes, it emerged today. The Ministry of Health has kickstarted the process of passing a new
Incredible new SALIVA test for breast cancer will diagnose patients in less than five SECONDS
SCIENTISTS have created portable saliva test that is capable of detecting breast cancer in as little as five seconds. The incredible device is the work
Gibraltar to investigate how to make life easier for its disabled residents
MINISTERS from the government combined with Opposition members to thrash out solutions for people with disabilities in Gibraltar. Minister for Equality Christian Santos led the
Why you should NEVER eat potatoes with growths on them, according to health experts
HEALTH specialists have issued a warning against consuming potatoes that have sprouted – that is if you do not want to be struck down by
How Viagra pills could reduce the risk of dementia, according to new study
MEN who take Viagra to treat erectile dysfunction could have a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study. The study saw
Malaga hospital breaks record for the most kidney transplants performed in a year
THE Regional University Hospital of Malaga has broken its record for kidney transplants after 201 procedures were performed last year. The number of kidney transplants
Covid vaccine to be probed in Spain: Investigation is opened over claim that a vial in Andalucia contained a harmful substance
ALMERIA’S Provincial Court has ordered an investigation over whether Covid-19 vaccines that allegedly contained graphene oxide posed any health risk. Complaints were submitted in 2022
Health alert: Cancer-causing chemical is found in batches of a moisturising cream in Spain as customers are urged to throw it away
A HEALTH alert has been issued after a carcinogenic substance was found in a moisturising cream sold in Spain. The country’s leading consumer organistation (OCU)
REVEALED: The regions in Spain with the longest waits for health appointments
THE average wait to see a family doctor or Primary Care health staff is 9.12 days in Spain, according to figures compiled by the Defence
Revealed: How the Mediterranean diet enjoyed in Spain could prevent several cancers
A NEW study has confirmed that the Mediterranean diet, enjoyed by millions of people in Spain, can help to prevent a range of deadly cancers.
Dozens of elderly tourists are struck down with stomach virus in Spain: Popular hotel in Mallorca is forced to close its kitchen
A STOMACH bug that’s hit elderly guests at Mallorca’s Palma Bay Club Resort complex has led to the precautionary closure of the hotel’s kitchens. Guests
