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1 million children under 19 live with type 1 diabetes worldwide. Photo credit: Halfpoint/Shutterstock This World  Diabetes  Day, the global health crisis is escalating: the number adult and child diabetics has increased dramatically and it’s expected to continue increasing in the next decade. GloballyIt is estimated that one out of nine adults has diabetes today, and this number could rise to one …

Do you like to drink a few drinks in the evening? Copas You can buy a bottle or Vino? If you do, then you may be increasing your risk of suffering a debilitating and deadly stroke. Researchers in the US say that heavy drinking is associated with more severe and earlier brain bleeds, also known as intracerebral haemorrhages.  They found …

SPAIN has ordered that all poultry be locked down in the country, to prevent the spread of Avian Flu. The Ministry of Agriculture introduced restrictions last week, ordering poultry to be housed indoors in areas designated as high-risk. Around 1,200 municipalities were affected. READ MORE POULTRY RESTRAINTS IMPOSED This follows a recent rise in bird-flu outbreaks in Europe. 139 cases …

MEDICAL experts in Spain have warned that ‘superbugs’ could cause more deaths than cancer by 2025. The National Congress of Clinical Laboratory held in Valencia discussed the worrying threat of infections due to multi-resistant bacteria. The increase in ‘superbugs’ makes treatments much harder, increases mortality and raises hospital costs. MORE HEALTH NEWS: BACTERIA The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that …

Genetic sequencing and regional reporting systems are being used to closely monitor the mutation. Photo credit: chama606/Shutterstock In Spain, health officials and epidemiologists are concerned about a recently identified mutation in the influenza virus. They have warned that this could cause the “worst season of flu in a decade” in the country. While influenza typically peaks during winter, the mutation,  …

BENIGN  Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is one of the most common pathologies in adult men. This is caused by a growth of the prostate that, although not cancerous can cause pain when urinating. Dr. Pablo Navarro Vílchez, Head of the Urology Service at Hospital Quirónsalud Marbella, explains that “benign prostatic hyperplasia is the natural enlargement of the prostate that occurs with …

A SHIVER down the spine from a scoop of ice cream could be a thing of the past for many after scientists at a British university developed an ‘exciting’ new gel that could repair and regenerate tooth enamel. Researchers at the University of Nottingham’s school of pharmacy and department of chemical and environmental engineering say the new protein-based substance could …

A STUDY says the hidden prices of weight problems will attain €130.7 billion this 12 months in Spain- equal to eight% of GDP or half of the nation’s state pension invoice. The conclusion has been reached by a gaggle of well being financial and well being professionals in addition to sufferers in a report coordinated by the Weber Basis and …

But not all loaves of bread are created equal. Photo credit: SJBright/Shutterstock Since centuries, bread has been an important part of the Spanish diet. It is valued for its convenience, taste and perceived nutritional value. Many consumers think that fresh baked loaves sold in supermarkets have the same nutritional value as traditional artisan breads. Research has shown that a lot …

Marbella, and Estepona, have become the top centres in Spain for dental tourism. They are now attracting a significant number of international patients from all over the world, especially the United Kingdom. These patients want high-quality treatment combined with an unforgettable holiday.  This trend is inevitable due to the availability of high-quality medical services, professionals who are trusted, and services …