This ‘medicinal plant’ grown in Spain can reduce your cholesterol and stabilise sugar levels
WHILE traditional medicinal herbs are often associated with the likes of China, Spain, too, grows many of its own such remedies. There is one in
Free sun cream dispensers are installed around popular resort in southern Spain
FREE dispensers containing factor 50 sunscreen have been installed on Los Alcazares beaches along the Mar Menor coast. The project comes from the local council
Mpox latest in Spain: Health chiefs call emergency meeting as number of cases per region is revealed
SPAIN’S Health Ministry will chair a special meeting on Monday to discuss the rise in mpox cases in the country. Representatives will attend from the
Spain successfully breeds its first genetically modified sheep: Animals will help research into fertilisation
SCIENTISTS have produced Spain’s first genetically modified sheep as part of studies over farm animal reproduction and to use findings to learn more about human
Spain issues guidance on how to avoid the West Nile virus as cases in major tourist city grow – including the type of plants that repel mosquitoes
A MAJOR city in southern Spain has issued guidance on how to lower one’s exposure to the West Nile virus. Sevilla City Council listed its
Health authorities in Spain call for calm after detecting possible case of tick-borne Crimean-Congo virus in Sevilla
HEALTH authorities in Andalucia have appealed for calm after activating procedures for a possible case of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF). Samples have been sent to
Monkeypox warning in Spain: Country registers highest number of cases in Europe
SPAIN has recorded the highest number of monkeypox cases in Europe since the start of the current outbreak in April 2022. A total of 8,101
Doctor in Spain warns his patients against eating this fruit – this is why
THE Mediterranean diet includes plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, something there is an abundance of in Spain thanks to the acres of land given
How to keep cool during a heatwave in Spain with top 10 tips from health experts
ANOTHER heatwave has been forecast for early next week in Spain, with the Health Ministry issuing a reminder of 10 safety measures that can be
Health experts detect ‘probable’ case of West Nile virus in young boy in southern Spain after town is placed on high alert for the disease
HEALTH officials in Andalucia are investigating a ‘probable’ case of West Nile Virus(WNV) in a two-year-old child from Coria del Rio in Sevilla province. The
Doctors in Spain are investigated for giving a patient 20,000 psychotropic pills in just nine months
THREE doctors working for the Andalucian Health Service are being probed for prescribing over 20,000 pychotropic tablets in nine months to the same patient. The
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
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
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
Waters in southern Spain are found to contain sewage and potentially toxic bacteria
THE latest report from Andalucia’s regional government has found that the waters off the Zahara de los Atunes beach in Barbate, Cadiz province, contain potentially
US tourist is shocked by her medical bill after requiring emergency treatment in Spain
FOR residents of countries such as Spain or the UK, where universal free healthcare is a fact of life, it can be easy to take
Cancer becomes leading cause of death in Spain for first time according to 2023 mortality figures
CANCER has become the leading cause of death in Spain for the first time, according to 2023 mortality figures compiled by the National Institute 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
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