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‘SMOKE-FREE’ flags were raised on Calpe’s main beaches on Tuesday to symbolise the start of a recently-introduced smoking ban. All beaches and coves within the Alicante Province municipality are covered by this rule, but there are two designated smoking areas for those visitors who crave a cigarette. By the end of this week, they will be on La Fossa Beach. …

Two doctors were found guilty of reckless homicide following the death of an eight-year old boy in Petrer province in Alicante in 2020. The boy died from peritonitis. Aitor, a young boy named, visited the emergency room at Petrer Health Centre five times in just four days. The Alicante Criminal Court ruled that the medics were grossly negligent, and guilty …

After reports of possible contamination, the UK’s health authorities have urgently recalled specific batches of paracetamol. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, (MHRA), is moving quickly to ensure the safety of the public while investigations continue. Recalling batch numbers Two batches of Paracetamol tablets 500mg produced by Chelonia Healthcare Limited are affected. The batch numbers for the two batches …

TWO MUMS have now raised more than €13,000 to help support new families whose babies are also born stillborn. Hayley Wilkins & Natalie Claytor are now working together to raise money for the purchase of ‘cuddle cots’ to donate to hospitals around Spain. These special beds come with a cooling device that allows families to spend quality time with their …

Credit: Pixabay, Pexels. Credit: Pixabay, Pexels The latest United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), June 2025, report reveals the full extent of the global fertility crises. According to a survey conducted in 14 countries, both over-and under-achieved fecundity are common, driven by social pressures and economic insecurity. The world is a place where people do not get their reproductive needs met …

Children’s cancers are caused by genetic mutations inherited from sperm donors. Credit: Anna Tarazevich. Pexels Unknowingly, a Danish sperm-donor carrying a cancer-risk gene fathered 67 children in Europe. This sparked outrage and calls to tighten sperm donation regulations. The scandal was revealed in 2025 at an European Society of Human Genetics conference by Dr Edwige Kasper. At least 10 children …

Archive image of a man in protective suit and mask cleaning a warehouse. Mosquitoes on the march as deadly diseases bite back – and they’re closer than you think. Credit: Dusan Petkovic, Shutterstock. Spain Mosquito alert as deadly diseases bite: All you need to Know about Malaria and West Nile Virus.   Spain’s sunny skies may draw tourists by the million …

Madrid’s community warns about the dangers of ticks. Photo credit: Erik Karits via Pixabay In Spain, the mosquito is one of many insect species that are out and about. Madrid, however, has issued an official alert about a blood-sucking pest: the tick. In fact, in May of this year, a case of CCHF was documented in Salamanca, Spain, when a …

By using Olivier Acuña Barba • Published: 07 Jun 2025 • 17:05 • 3 minutes read Coffee consumption could help women live longer, free from chronic diseases. Credit: Shutterstock| Credits: Shutterstock Good news for coffee addicts. New research has shown that women who drink up to three cups a day of coffee live longer and healthier lives. The study’s lead author, Dr. …

A 44 YEAR OLD man passed away on Friday, after contracting rabies in July 2024 from a bite of a dog while visiting Ethiopia. You can also find out more about the following: Europa Press The following are some examples of how to get started: Efe The Health Ministry confirmed the death of his son to news agencies. A Moroccan …