Individualised knee and hip prostheses
Once a patient is told they need a knee or hip prosthesis, the next step is deciding which to choose. A major development has taken
Spain to roll out its first ever cancer jab that will reduce treatments from one hour to just seven minutes
SPAIN’S Health Ministry will fund a new immunotherapy treatment for different types of cancer, which replaces the current intravenous infusion with an injection. The new
Why is Spain the leading provider of IVF treatments in Europe?
SPAIN accounts for 15% of all in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments in Europe, and has become the country with the highest volume of IVF cycles
West Nile virus surges in Spain: Potentially deadly disease is detected in six towns in Sevilla as tiger mosquito numbers soar
A SURGE in the deadly West Nile Virus has been detected in Sevilla province according to Andalucia’s Health Ministry. Six municipalities have reported its presence
Is this the elixir of life? Injection created by British and Spanish scientists makes mice live 25% longer and reduces serious illnesses
SPANISH and British scientists have been working in London on mice to see if injections of antibodies can potentially extend the life of a human-
Benidorm bans smoking on two of its most popular beaches – and plans to create ‘smoke-free’ zones in other areas of the resort ‘soon’
TWO of Benidorm’s best-known beaches have banned tobacco smoking. The change covers the Levante and Poniente beaches thanks to an agreement signed between the the
High temperatures in Spain bring concerns over people with pre-existing heart conditions including previous heart failure
EXCESS heat currently hitting Spain can spell bad news for people with heart conditions especially for those who had previously experienced heart failure. Experts believe
A new era of cancer care: The comprehensive oncology department at Hospital Quirónsalud Marbella
FACING a cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. However, Hospital Quirónsalud Marbella is revolutionising cancer care with their innovative Comprehensive Oncology Department. This department takes a
Revealed: Tips for parents to make sure young children stay healthy during Spain’s long hot summer
EAR infections are the most common summer ailment for young children in Spain according to a leading paediatrician. With a big rise in outdoor activities
Revealed: The best time of day to sunbathe to avoid ageing and damaging your skin – as temperatures in Spain near 40C
TEMPERATURES in Spain are nearing 40C today in parts of the country, meaning many will be headed to the beach or a pool to cool
Don’t delay! Why seeking medical attention after a traffic accident in Spain is crucial
GETTING medical attention promptly after a traffic accident is crucial, even if you feel okay. Failing to do so is the most common mistake people
Covid surge in Spain: Number of cases in Valencia is six times higher than a year ago
REPORTED cases of Covid-19 have rocketed six-fold in the Valencian Community compared to a year ago. The latest figures from the end of June show
Sun cream warning in Spain: These brands do not provide the protection they claim, say experts
THREE sunscreens claiming to offer factor 50 protection don’t come up to scratch according to a study compiled by Spain’s OCU consumer association. The group
Spain issues warning to anyone who has taken Nolotil in their lifetime as Europe launches probe into painkiller linked to dozens of British deaths
AUTHORITIES in Spain have issued a warning to anyone who has EVER taken Nolotil as Europe launches investigation into the painkiller linked to dozens of
Spain to investigate populations of blood-sucking ticks amid a surge in cases of two deadly diseases
SPAIN is increasing monitoring of two potentially fatal diseases transmitted by ticks, but states that it is good practice, rather a response to a medical
New ‘miracle’ weight loss injection lands in Spain: Ozempic alternative costs €271 per month with patients losing up to 24kg
A NEW ‘miracle’ weight loss drug has landed in Spain, allowing patients to lose up to 24kg while avoiding Ozempic’s hefty €271 price tag. After
Woman in Spain’s Zaragoza ends up in intensive care after receiving botox injections in a private apartment
A WOMAN in the northeastern Spanish city of Zaragoza ended up in intensive care after she received botox injections in a private apartment rather than
Health warning in Spain: These lollipops popular with children may contain traces of metal
SPAIN’S AESAN food safety agency has raised the alarm over the risk of traces of metal being found inside a type of lollipop that is
Deadly flesh-eating bacteria currently sweeping Japan is already in Spain, say experts – but there’s no need to panic
CONCERNS over a flesh-eating bacteria from Japan reaching Europe have been overplayed in the media, according to a leading Spanish microbiologist. Microbiology professor at the
Food bacteria warning in Spain: 70% of chicken sold by a major supermarket is contaminated with resistant strains, claim animal activists
ANIMAL rights groups have raised the alarm about the chicken being sold by German retailer chain Lidl, after microbiological testing they requested revealed that 70%
Sick days taken by workers in Spain soar by almost half in just five years
THE number of sick days taken by workers in Spain has leapt up by 43% on average since 2018 according to a new study. The
European Medicines Agency begins review of Nolotil, the painkiller blamed in Spain for dozens of expat deaths
THE European Medicines Agency (EMA) has begun a process to review the safety of metamizol, a painkiller that is sold in Spain under the brand
Skin cancer rates are surging on Spain’s Costa del Sol, warn health experts
EXPERTS have warned about a significant rise in skin cancer cases in Malaga province, but many people are treated successfully as it is detected early.
Revealed: The highest and lowest-rated regions for public health services in Spain
SPAIN’S best and worst regions for public health services have been named in an annual report from campaigners for high quality health provision. The Federation
Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital Donates an Adapted Chair to CD Ultra Trail Sierra Blanca
Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital has donated an adapted chair to CD Ultra Trail Sierra Blanca for use by children and adults with mobility difficulties in mountain
Cockroach warning in Spain: This summer will be an ‘unprecedented’ challenge thanks to mutant specimens and climate change – here’s how to keep the pests out of YOUR home
CONTROLLING cockroaches in Spain this summer is going to prove an unprecedented challenge, an expert has warned. Jorge Galvan is the general director of the