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
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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
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Health
Discover the real formula for having a good day: no, it's not a matter of luck
Time management is "crucial", but we don't do it well: "We don't know how to delegate or rest"
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Health
More signs found that Mediterranean eating reduces brain disease risk
A new British Medical Journal study finds that people who stick to a Mediterranean diet show “slower signs of brain ageing"
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Health
Got hay fever? You can still exercise outside - a few tips
Sunny and mild outside? Might be a great day for a run or a bike ride - except if you have hay fever and are worried about the pollen count. Here's how those with allergies can plan a workout - and why that shower at the end is doubly important
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Health
Malaga researchers develop biological switch that can stop binge eating
A study by IBIMA and the University of Camerino identifies new drugs that can reset the brain's hunger centre
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Andalusia
Regional government’s network crash delays launch of the virtual health card for several hours
The Andalusian authority restored platforms such as ClicSalud and Seneca after a network failure that blocked electronic identification and signature
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Andalucía launches new virtual health card today: here’s how it works
The new system will be the “key” to the Andalusian health service (SAS)
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Health alert
Spanish health authorities order product recall of a sausage over salmonella concerns
Consumers are advised to seek medical attention if they experience diarrhoea, vomiting or fever occur after consuming any of the affected batches sold in Andalucía
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Health
Malaga doctor writes emotional letter to young woman before her euthanasia
"The worst thing in life is not losing life itself, but losing the right to end it," doctor and author Juan Manuel Jiménez Muñoz writes in his Facebook post
José Antonio Sau |