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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 to the Daily Mortality Monitoring System (MoMo) from the Carlos III Health Institute. The August total was 1,117 higher than in July and since the beginning of June, Spain has reported 3,644 heat deaths, 84.3% …

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 perfect recipe for a wave of tummy troubles. The doctors of Marbella’s Quironsalud Hospital are reporting an increase in gastroenteritis cases, indigestions, and flare ups of chronic gut diseases as tourists gorge on rich foods, …

A new study from the Association for Health Self-Care, (ANEFP), shows that only a little over a quarter or people in Spain are not concerned about their sexual well-being. According to the survey, 26.3% of respondents do not practice any form of self-care. This figure increases to 41.5% among those aged 56 and older. According to the ANEFP survey, 40.6% …

According to the Ministry of Health in Murcia, 190 salmonella cases have been confirmed at La Manga Hotel Cavanna as of Thursday. Santa Lucia Hospital is still holding 19 patients, though some are expected to be released today. The Health Ministry continues its investigation into the origins of the outbreak. READ MORE AMBULANCES AROUND HOTEL CAVANNA Some guests commented on …

People in Spain are being advised to reduce salt consumption to avoid health problems. They consume nearly double the recommended amount. The World Health Organization, or WHO, set an objective 12 years ago of reducing the salt consumption in many countries by a third before 2025. But this goal has not been met. The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and …

Scented candles. Credit: Castorly Stock / Pexels A growing body of evidence shows that lung cancer is not a disease only affecting smokers. Non-smokers’ lung cancer is on the rise, and scientists are attributing this to something much closer to home – indoor air pollutants from everyday products. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), between 10–20 …

The man was diagnosed with type 1 diabetic since the age 5. Freepik is the credit for this photo. Unbelievable medical research has revealed that a type 1 diabetic man can now produce his own islet cells after genetically modified islet cell implants, without needing to take immunosuppressive drugs for life. This may be a significant step in the treatment …

A GLAMOROUS charity auction in Marbella has raised over €80,000 for impoverished children in Africa. 360 generous expats and guests of the Puente Romano hotel paid the incredible sum for nine lots at the glittering World Vision Gala. The annual events, now in its 13th year, was hosted by the mayor of Marbella, Maria Angeles Muñoz, and hotel owner Daniel …

Dr. Sánchez Yagüe of Quironsalud. Credit: Quironsalud In the summer, when temperatures are high and people travel, there is a tendency for digestive problems to increase. Indigestion and food-borne illness cases tend to be on the upswing. Experts warn of the dangers of intense heat, changes in diet, and a relaxed lifestyle. To avoid complications, experts recommend heightened hygiene and …

Dr. Sánchez Yagüe of Quironsalud. Credit: Quironsalud As summer brings soaring temperatures and travel plans, digestive problems tend to spike, with cases of indigestion and food poisoning on the rise. Experts warn that intense heat, dietary shifts, and relaxed routines can wreak havoc on the stomach, needing heightened hygiene, proper food storage, and adequate hydration to prevent complications. Dr. Andrés …