Woman takes own life in Spain’s Catalunya after having to wait in in A&E for 48 hours
A WOMAN with a severe psychiatric disorder has taken her own life in the emergency ward of Terrassa Hospital after waiting more than 48 hours
Avian flu fears in Andalucia: Dead birds turn up in Malaga park days after outbreak in Sevilla
HUELIN Park in Malaga has been closed after around 20 dead birds were discovered over the weekend. The discovery has sparked fears of an avian
‘Miracle’ diet warning about rapid post-summer weight loss made by nutritionists in Spain
NUTRIONISTS in Spain have warned about people embarking on ‘miracle diets’ after the summer holiday to lose some much needed kilos. The Valencian College of
Green kiwis can officially help you go to the bathroom – EU decision paves way for new advertising standards
GREEN kiwis help aid digestion, and now the European Commission has greenlighted the use of this argument in the advertising of the fruit. This decision
Record number of heat-related deaths in Spain during August
A RECORD number of 2,177 people in Spain died from heat-related causes in August. That’s a 71.3% increase on the same month in 2024 according
Summer travel bug: Doctors warn heat and holidays are fuelling gastro outbreaks
IT’S the time of year when our stomachs are most likely to suffer – and experts say soaring temperatures mixed with summer travel are the
Spanish study finds beta blockers ‘offer no benefits’ to heart attack survivorsÂ
FOLLOWING a heart attack, patients are almost always prescribed a lifetime of medications designed to protect the heart and prevent another attack. Though these medications
Food poisoning cases in Malaga province more than halved in 2024
CASES of food poisoning in Malaga province dropped dramatically last year according to latest figures – but there is still a long way to go.
West Nile Fever hits Spain’s Balearics: First case confirmed in horse on MenorcaÂ
A HORSE in Mao, Menorca, has tested positive for West Nile fever, marking the first-ever case detected in the Balearic Islands. The equine, showing neurological
New survey finds one in four people in Spain don’t take any care of their sexual health
JUST over a quarter of people in Spain don’t care or do anything about their sexual health according to a study by the Association for
Tourist hotel salmonella outbreak at Spain’s La Manga reaches 190 confirmed cases
THE salmonella outbreak at La Manga’s Hotel Cavanna has reached 190 confirmed cases as of Thursday, according to Murcia’s Ministry of Health. 19 people are
Warning as Spain dramatically misses WHO health target to reduce salt consumption by 2025
PEOPLE in Spain have been warned to cut back on salt to avoid health problems with consumption nearly double the recommended level. The World Health
Warning as Spanish Jaffa Cake imitator recalled from the shelves in Spain after discovery of ‘bits of metal’
THE Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) was alerted by health authorities in Madrid regarding the possible presence of metal particles in Pims
European watchdog warns miracle weight-loss drug Ozempic might make you go blind
WEIGHT-LOSS seekers have been warned that one possible side effect of drugs such as Ozempic could be a sudden loss of vision. The European Medicines
Ditch the Flip-Flops: The Hidden Health Risks Lurking in Your Summer Sandals
THEY might be the ultimate symbol of summer freedom – but doctors are warning that flip-flops could be wrecking your body, from your feet to
Outbreaks of mosquito-borne diseases in Spain’s Andalucia set to be ‘new normal’ thanks to tropicalising climate
EUROPE’S health watchdog has issued a stark warning that record outbreaks of mosquito-borne diseases, including West Nile Virus, will become the ‘new normal’ across the
New study claims to prove ovulating women change their armpit scent to attract men
WOMEN give off a more fragrant scent when they ovulate – and men can’t help but notice, a Japanese study reveals. Researchers at Tokyo University
Gala success: Up to €100,000 raised for poor kids in Africa at glitzy World Vision bash in MarbellaÂ
A GLAMOROUS charity auction in Marbella has raised over €80,000 for impoverished children in Africa. The glittering World Vision Gala at Puente Romano Hotel, saw
Spain’s Andalucia hires Japanese company responsible for UK Post Office scandal to develop AI in healthcare
THE company behind the UK Post Office’s disastrous Horizon system, that saw innocent postmasters jailed, has signed a deal to provide AI based software for
Spanish nutritionist answers the question: Should you change your diet to cope with Spain’s August heatwaves?
SPAIN’S sweltering August temperatures may have you reaching for that ice-cold gazpacho, but don’t fall for the summer diet hype flooding social media. Spanish health
Deadly rabies warning in popular tourist region of Spain after alarming surge in bat attacks
HEALTH authorities in Catalunya have issued an urgent warning urging residents to avoid all contact with bats following a spike in potentially dangerous encounters across
Spare a thought for those with ‘cold allergy’ unable to cool themselves down during Spain’s current heatwave
WHILE most of Spain seeks refuge from sweltering temperatures through cold drinks, air conditioning and refreshing dips in the sea, around 24,000 Spaniards face a
€300,000 Raised to Fight Aging: Radical Life Extension Group in Spain Receives Funding for Breakthrough Longevity Research
Radical Life Extension Group (RLE), a nonprofit longevity research organisation based in Alfaz del Pi, Alicante, has secured €300,000 in funding to support its scientific
Kitesurfing, jet skis and trampolines lead to summer injuries, warn Marbella doctors
TRAUMA injuries spike in the summer months – and it’s not just from extreme sports, according to Marbella-based health experts. Doctors at Quironsalud Marbella say
Older men on the beach most at risk as drownings in Spain reach a 10-year peak
DROWNINGS in Spain have hit their highest level in a decade, with 303 deaths in the first seven months of 2025 – the most since
Spain’s NHS to snap faces in shock ID scheme – 170,000 targeted in Ceuta and Melilla
SMILE for your doctor – or else. Spain’s health service is quietly rolling out facial recognition tech on more than 170,000 patients in the autonomous