Health

The Spanish Ministry of Health continues to hold a significant stock of protective masks acquired during the COVID-19 pandemic. Recent data, provided by the Ministry via the Transparency Portal, reveals an alarming figure

A groundbreaking success in prostate cancer research comes from Spain: researchers at the Clínica Universidad de Navarra (CCUN) have developed an innovative technique that can effectively stop aggressive prostate cancer without the need for surgery.

Nationwide Doctors' Strike in Spain on June 13th: After months of fruitless negotiations with the Ministry of Health, doctors across Spain will cease work this coming Friday, June 13th.

Spain is facing a disturbing development: the number of work absences due to psychological illnesses has doubled in just five years. This silent epidemic not only burdens those affected but also significantly impacts the country's economy.

The Spanish Ministry of Health has launched a comprehensive awareness campaign against the alarming increase in sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Although the initiative is primarily aimed at young people, an alarming trend is evident across all age groups, including those over 65. Expert Nayara Malnero, a renowned sexologist, psychologist, and couples therapist, emphasizes the lack of public discussion on this serious public health challenge.

Pineapple, watermelon, melon, mango – the variety of pre-cut fruits on Spanish supermarket shelves is immense. Many opt for these convenient, yet often more expensive, options due to time constraints. But beware: the fruit's natural protective layer is missing, which can pose health risks at high temperatures.

The Ministry of Health of the Autonomous Community of Valencia has reported a confirmed rabies case in a 44-year-old man. The patient remains in serious condition in the intensive care unit of a local hospital and is isolated.

In anticipation of the upcoming summer months, the Spanish Ministry of Health has updated its National Plan for the Prevention of Health Effects of...

The Carlos III Health Institute has published a groundbreaking Covid-19 Atlas for Spain, offering a detailed interactive map of the pandemic at municipal level and even by postcode in major cities. This innovative tool visualizes comprehensive data, from incidence and hospitalization rates to mortality and vaccination rates, to better understand the pandemic's evolution in our country.

Spanish researchers have achieved a groundbreaking success in the fight against acute lymphoblastic B-cell leukemia. A new immunotherapy called CAR-STAb, developed in Spain, has proven to be extremely promising in preclinical studies. This development could open up a new treatment perspective, especially for children suffering from the most common form of childhood cancer.