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NUTRIONISTS in Spain have warned about people embarking on ‘miracle diets’ after the summer holiday to lose some much needed kilos. Valencian College of Dieticians and Nutritionists: Quick and substantial weight-loss can cause serious health issues, such as cardiovascular risk, muscle loss or nutritional deficiencies. According to the group, crash diets promise rapid weight loss through restricting certain food groups …

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 …

Stay in lane: Spain’s DGT is rolling out AI cameras on slip roads—cross the solid line before it ends and it’s a €200 fine. Credit: Shutterstock, PV productions You think you can cut across the solid line of white to beat traffic? Not much longer. Spain’s traffic authority, the DGT, has begun trialling a new set of smart cameras that …

That breezy pose can cost you: Spain’s DGT can fine drivers €80–€200 if an arm out the window reduces control or attention—even on a scenic summer drive. Credit : BublikHaus, Shutterstock Bad driving habits increase when the temperatures rise: windows down and flip-flops are worn. The Spanish DGT does not fine for the attire or posture, but rather the attitude. …

End-of-August “Operación Retorno”: the Guardia Civil boosts roadside checks with speed cameras and remote tachograph control. Drivers should travel sober (0%), keep their paperwork and ITV up-to-date and plan routes in order to avoid fines and traffic jams. Credit : Ivanb.photo, Shutterstock Spain’s End-of-August Getaway is in reverse. The Guardia Civil warns drivers to be cautious as the beaches begin …

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 …