Health

How to protect yourself from West Nile virus in Andalucia

Most people experience no symptoms or only mild fever, but in rare cases it can lead to serious illness

Andalucia’s first human case of West Nile virus this season is declared in expat hotspot

The town is hugely popular with the expat community, especially Brits

Drinking beer does NOT make you fat, insists Spanish nutritionist – but this does

The topic is particularly relevant in Spain, where socialising often means ordering a beer, leading it to have one of…

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Why Malaga bars are AGAINST Spain’s new anti-smoking law that ‘could confuse tourists’

The new legislation will ban the practice - plus vaping - in…

Revealed: All the places in Spain where it will soon be illegal to smoke and vape

A sweeping draft approved by the Council of Ministers tightens restrictions on…

Sevilla cancels concerts over bird flu fears

Both the Department of Health and the City Council stress that the…

Spain approves anti-smoking AND vaping law – but when will it come into force?

Spain's new law against smoking and vaping in public places is one…

What is avian flu and can it spread to humans? What to know amid Andalucia outbreaks

Avian flu, or avian influenza, is a highly contagious viral disease that…

Sevilla closes major tourist attraction over avian flu fears

The announcement comes as the regional health department is monitoring 25 people…

Avian flu latest: Andalucia is monitoring people after ‘unprecedented’ outbreak

Health officials in Andalucia are monitoring a small number of people after…

Tropical nights increase risk of death, study finds: Experts issue warning for Andalucia

More than 40 institutions took part, including Spain’s National Research Council (CSIC)…

Avian flu feared to have spread to Malaga: Major park closed after 20 dead birds found

It comes after an avian flu outbreak was declared in Sevilla this…