What to do if you are stung by a jellyfish in Spain
WITH the news that potentially lethal Man-o-war ‘jellyfish’ are back on the Costa del Sol, it’s important to know what to do and what not
British expat family in Andalucia appeal to get builder dad diagnosed with MS to Russia for stem cell treatment
A BRITISH expat family have launched a fundraising appeal for the father to receive potentially life-changing treatment for his Multiple Sclerosis in Russia. Paul Morrison, who
WARNING: Mussels in Spain containing norovirus distributed to Andalucia, dozens infected
SOME 39 people have become infected by norovirus after eating contaminated frozen mussels. The outbreak occured in Valencia, but the infected batch had already been
Skin cancer operations increased by 30% on Costa del Sol last year
The region has some of the highest rates of skin cancer in Europe
‘Don’t feed the monster’ campaign going strong as wipes are causing serious damage to sewer systems
A CAMPAIGN titled ‘Don’t Feed the Monster’ has spread across Mallorca, aiming to prevent wipes from being flushed down toilets and washed up on shores.
Eight firemen and police called to help move obese 300 kilo man from Malaga home
He had called daily for emergency services to help him move
UK among most unhealthy countries to raise child in Western world, new study finds
The British have one of the lowest breastfeeding rates and among the highest obesity rates
Doctor called in to help podgy population lose weight in a Spanish town
A SPANISH town is full of so many fat people that a doctor has been drafted in to help them shed the weight. Naron near
Flu pandemic in Spain leads to rising death toll
THE number of people in Spain who have died from the flu has risen dramatically. In what is proving to be the deadliest season of
Spanish hospitals charging tourists double for care in Barcelona
Shockingly, not even the Hospital de Sant Pau (pictured) know what they are charging the ICPA, which could be in the millions.
Walking Can Help You Reduce Your Hospital Readmission Rate for Cancer: Here’s How
Cancer is difficult to recover from. Aggressive forms of cancer like mesothelioma can make you feel fatigued all the time. It can be tempting to
WINTER IS COMING: So you better wrap up or face the cold
It even snowed on the beach in Barcelona and I’m surprised that Carles Puigdemont didn’t blame that as some sort of underhand tactic by Madrid,
Madrid’s firefighters go green to reduce pollution in the city
It is estimated the move will save €18,000 and reduce emissions by 50 tonnes while the total cost of the fleet came in at €660,000.
Sierra de las Nieves moves one step closer to becoming national park
The park is home to the largest population of Spanish firs in Andalusia and more than 150 species of birds.
WATCH: Drunk Spanish man rides a donkey through village in Caceres
Bernabé the donkey, was forced through the packed, cobbled streets of the village while throngs of people surrounded the animal.
Girl, 10, dies from suspected meningitis in Andalucia, the region’s second death from the disease in under a month
A 10-YEAR-OLD girl has died from suspected meningitis in Andalucia. The young girl died at the SAS hospital in Jerez, Cadiz, and if confirmed,
Man in Spain rescued after spending eight days trapped in snow-covered hut
But the snow meant officers had to ski down to the hut because it was too thick to land nearby to rescue the stranded man.
Balearic Islands propose limiting the number of cars to cope with tourism
Formentera town hall say the draft bill will limit the number of cars in circulation and cap the number of rental cars and motorbikes.
Malaga Football Club players have residence fumigated after scabies outbreak
A RESIDENCE housing Malaga FC players has been fumigated following an outbreak of scabies. At least two students in the Andalucian Residence, on Calle Julio
Spain is third European country to carry out baby heart transplant
The Gregorio Maranon Hospital carried out the operation, despite the donor and child having incompatible blood types.
Seven Spanish traditions of extreme animal torture that MUST be stopped
Below we have rounded up seven of the country’s most sickening practices which must be stopped.
Cocaine seizures in Spain more than double in just ONE year
This is an incredible 40% of all cocaine captured in Europe, the interior ministry revealed.
Alicante hospital employee takes year-long sick leave on 15 different occasions
His story came to light after it was revealed he had been on sick leave for over 4,000 days between 2001 and 2006.
World’s oldest man dies in Spanish village where he lived all his life
His secret to reaching the grand old age of 113 was "to work hard. To not be weak and stay in the house."
Hepatitis A infects at least 38 people from Palma restaurant
HEPATITIS A has affected at least 38 people from an outbreak in a Palma restaurant. The first two cases were reported in mid-December, both from
Why buying a bike is the only resolution worth investing in for the New Year
Writes Ashley from Andalucian Cycling Experience
