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After at least five babies were hospitalised due to potentially contaminated baby formula, the Spanish government has issued an urgent warning to parents. After five infants were hospitalized with vomiting and other gastrointestinal problems, the cause was found to be milk contaminated with bacteria.  Three other babies also fell ill, but they did not need hospital treatment. All eight babies …

A BARCELONA-based hospital performed the first ever face transplant involving a donor that chose assisted suicide, marking an important medical milestone in Spain. The hospital confirmed that the operation lasted for close to 24hours and involved 100 medical personnel. Officials at the hospital said that this is the first face transplant performed anywhere in the globe using a deceased donor. …

According to the Spanish Society of Medical Oncology, the number of NEW cancer cases in Spain is expected to surpass 300,000 in the next calendar year. The report ‘Cancer Figures in Spain 2026′ was published in association with the Spanish Network of Cancer Registries. In 2026, breast and thyroid cancer will affect 8,000 young adults aged 20 to 39. READ …

According to medical experts, excessive alcohol consumption and food choking are the two most common reasons for emergency room visits on New Year’s Day in Spain. This time of year, food poisoning and allergies are also high on the list. Too much booze leads to urgent medical interventions, especially on December 31, says Dr. María Jesus Cano, medical coordinator of …