Health
Hepatitis E found as wild boar study reveals disease risk in Malaga urban areas
The provincial association of veterinarians has just made public the first results of an investigation based on the analysis of 80 specimens
Chus Heredia
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Health
When do headaches become concerning?
The Spanish association of neurologists warns that 40 per cent of people suffering headaches do not get a correct diagnosis
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Health
Four-year-old Malaga boy with mobility issues takes first steps thanks to new robotic exoskeleton
Alán Josué is among the first children in Andalucía to benefit from the Atlas 2030 robot, a breakthrough technology designed to help children with cerebral palsy and motor disorders walk through play-based therapy
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Health
Malaga's Hospital Materno successfully performs heart surgery on Senegalese boy with Down syndrome
Every year, the NGO Fundación Infancia Solidaria brings five children to undergo surgery for serious conditions in Malaga
José Antonio Sau | -
Health
Malaga vaccinates against shingles without prior appointment
The campaign is available at all health centres in the Malaga-Guadalhorce Valley health district on 15 and 16 April
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Health
Why am I getting so ill in spring?
Spring is now in full swing in the south of Spain however some have noticed an unusual amount of colds. A combination of factors is thought to be behind these seasonal coughs and sneezes
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Health
30 years since first bone marrow transplant in Malaga: 'It was an odyssey'
Jorge Báez, who was diagnosed with leukaemia in 1996, now spreads the importance of blood and bone marrow donations among his students
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Health
Why do we hardly talk about cholesterol any more?
We should keep talking about it because it is a major cardiovascular risk factor, a risk that does not add but multiplies
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Health
Spanish shops remove several toys from the same brand due to health risks
The manufacturer has recalled the items after detecting the possible release of a harmful mineral
Isabel Méndez |
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Extra Asssa
The Definitive Guide to Choosing a Health Insurance Policy for Expats
An abundance of information can be overwhelming, particularly when you wish to make a decision as quickly as possible
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Mental health
Malaga province increasingly recognises autism cases, with 20,000 people diagnosed
The chair of ASD at Malaga University says that diagnoses "have not stopped increasing since 2013" thanks to recognition and awareness
Cristina Pinto | -
Health
'Surgery is the best method for effective and sustained weight loss'
Malaga surgeon César Ramírez points out that the gastric sleeve allows a reduction in excess kilos of between 60% and 65% and the bypass, between 70% and 75%
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Interview
Malaga doctor promotes pioneering technique to help children with droopy eyelid condition
Dr Ramón Medel highlights the rarely discussed fact that ptosis can lead to serious mental health issues due to bullying and related physical challenges
Ana Barreales |
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Health alert
Listeria health alert in Andalucía over well-known brand of smoked salmon
Product recall underway: anyone with this product at home - a batch from the Skandia brand - should not consume it
Mercedes Jiménez Sánchez | -
Health
Seven in ten Malaga residents ignore life-saving colon cancer screening invitations
Despite a 90% cure rate for early detection, Malaga records the lowest screening participation in Andalucía, with only 28% of eligible adults attending appointments
José Antonio Sau |