Health
Andalucía to launch virtual health card by end of March: what you need to know
The regional government is merging all healthcare apps into a single 'Salud Responde+' platform to streamline appointments and medical records via mobile
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Health
The hidden health cost of loneliness
Many studies show that people with strong social ties tend to be healthier, both mentally and physically, while loneliness is linked to serious risks. What lessons can we draw from this growing body of evidence?
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Health
Three easy ways to boost your defences... and three, not so effective, star products
The important thing is to 'train' our defences on a daily basis so that they are strong
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Health
Malaga hospital staff and patients star in 'video game' to humanise cancer treatment
The radiation oncology unit at the Virgen de la Victoria Hospital has created a retro-inspired motivational video to turn patients into 'heroes' of their own recovery
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Health
Andalucía extends face mask recommendations for hospitals and care homes until May
The regional government maintains voluntary guidelines until 18 May for healthcare staff and patients, though mandatory rules remain for high-occupancy periods
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Health and safety
Andalucía measles outbreak: second vaccine dose brought forward as cases surge in Malaga
Health authorities update protocol for 2026 after region records 93 cases last year, with Malaga accounting for more than half of all infections
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Technology
New app helps you sit up straight while at your computer
The new open-source app, called Posturr for MacOS, blurs your screen when you are not sitting up straight, so the content is illegible
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Health
Is it possible to get enough protein without eating meat and fish?
There are alternatives, although they require certain combinations
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Health
Andalucía celebrates 2025 as a record year for organ donations and transplants
The region surpassed the national average with 875 donors, facilitating more than 1,100 life-saving operations across Andalusian hospitals
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Health
Combined blood pressure medication Blokium-Diu withdrawn from market
The medication, which contains a combination of two antihypertensive drugs, has been found to have a defect
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Health
A new diagnostic system for antibiotic allergies is being tested on patients
Developed by Malaga company Bioherent, the device is cheap, fast and reliable based on photonic technology that, once it passes the clinical trial, will reach the market in 2028
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Health interview
Bella Pajares: "Regular physical exercise reduces the risk of relapse in breast cancer"
Dr. Pajares has helped many women to live with better quality of life and more awareness after an illness thanks to integrative oncology
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Health
Malaga scientists find common drug may help treat severe asthma
The drug in question, used to treat COPD, has anti-inflammatory effects that may help prevent lung tissue deterioration
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Health
Andalucía breaks its own record for flu vaccinations with more than 1.9 million people vaccinated during this campaign
Regional minister Antonio Sanz has said thank you to healthcare professionals for their help in protecting the population against respiratory viruses
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Health
New smoking cessation drug: mint-flavoured oral solution paid for by Spanish social security
It is a new formulation by Recigarum, which was already available in the form of pills