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These are the top ten best-selling medications at pharmacies in Malaga province
Painkillers take the overall lead, although those with benzodiazepines are close behind
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Is it safe to take Nolotil, a drug banned in the UK and USA?
Metamizole, the best-selling painkiller worldwide but the cause of death for 45 Brits in Spain over 30 years, sparks debate over its continued use here
Julia Fernández | -
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From cinnamon to going for a walk - top tips to avoid sweet cravings
Fruit is a natural source of sugar and having it in easy reach might help you avoid indulging in forbidden delights from the fridge or pantry
Marta Fernández Vallejo | -
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The mistake of fasting before eating big meals, especially at Christmas
Forget offsetting your bingeing by fasting: it only encourages you to overeat, you don't save calories and it could be bad for your health
Marta Fernández Vallejo | -
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Why do we get cold sores and how can we treat them?
Stress, exposure to the sun, hormonal changes... these can all trigger a flare-up
Carmen Barreiro |
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Helicobacter pylori, why is everyone talking about it?
Half the population has this bacteria in their gut but only a few develop symptoms
Carmen Barreira | -
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When noise can be deafening
After being subjected to loud noise it is crucial to act fast if you have suffered hearing damage. Early treatment can prevent hearing loss
Solange Vázquez | -
Early diagnosis of HIV is a key to fighting the virus
Experts call for more diagnostic tests to put an end to this invisible infection and its transmission
Álvaro Soto |
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Eat more carrots, tomatoes and peppers to lower cholesterol
Recent scientific studies support that view that betacarotenes reduce fat in the blood
Marta Fdez. Vallejo | -
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'Protein-enriched' foods. Do we really need them?
There's a trend at the moment for products to which extra protein has been added
Isaac Asenjo | -
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Living with butterfly skin disease
Iñigo y Micaela from Marbella both suffer from the condition and are trying to raise awareness about this complex disorder
David Lerma | -
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Prostate health: spotting the 'quiet disease'
The gland is known to deteriorate once men turn 50 and regular check-ups are required to make sure it stays healthy
Fermín Apezteguia |
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Your health well insured in Spain
Unhappy with your health insurance in Spain or looking for one that fits your needs?
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Memory problems: Where did I leave my keys and my car?
Forgetting your keys or someone's name is normal, the worrying thing is not remembering something you have done