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Spain's West Nile virus death toll rises to six: Woman dies after being bitten by an infected mosquito in Sevilla province

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

19 Jul, 2024 @ 13:02

Andalucia·Health·Lead

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-

18 Jul, 2024 @ 14:00

Health·Lead

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

17 Jul, 2024 @ 21:00

Benidorm·Health·Lead

Revealed: The optimum number of steps per day to reduce your risk of heart problems and death

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

16 Jul, 2024 @ 20:00

Health·Lead

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

13 Jul, 2024 @ 13:35

Andalucia·Health·Marbella

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

10 Jul, 2024 @ 20:00

Health·Lead

Sunbathing can be more or less risky depending on the time of day

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

7 Jul, 2024 @ 13:28

Health·Lead

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

5 Jul, 2024 @ 12:44

Andalucia·Health

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

4 Jul, 2024 @ 22:00

Coronavirus·Health

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

4 Jul, 2024 @ 17:11

Health·Lead

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

25 Jun, 2024 @ 14:53

Health·Lead

Health authorities in Spain call for calm after detecting possible case of tick-borne Crimean-Congo virus in Sevilla

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

25 Jun, 2024 @ 13:30

Health·Lead

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

25 Jun, 2024 @ 07:00

Health·Lead

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

23 Jun, 2024 @ 12:30

Health·Lead

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

22 Jun, 2024 @ 10:02

Food & Drink·Health·Lead

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

20 Jun, 2024 @ 17:15

Health·Lead

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%

18 Jun, 2024 @ 15:35

Food & Drink·Health·Lead

Sick days taken by workers in Spain soar up by almost half in just five years

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

17 Jun, 2024 @ 17:15

Health·Lead·National News

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

16 Jun, 2024 @ 12:38

Health·Lead

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.

15 Jun, 2024 @ 10:00

Costa del Sol·Health·Lead

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

14 Jun, 2024 @ 16:30

Health·Lead·National News

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

14 Jun, 2024 @ 11:02

Andalucia·Health

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

13 Jun, 2024 @ 13:39

Environment·Health·Lead

Rising temperatures caused by climate change is behind an increase in suicides, claims scientific study

A BARCELONA study suggests that high spikes in temperature cause mental health problems, and have increased suicide cases by 5% over the last 250 years.

9 Jun, 2024 @ 11:30

Barcelona·Health·Lead