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Spain weighs newborn screening for inherited high cholesterol
Spain is considering newborn screening for familial hypercholesterolaemia. A low-cost test could identify affected children and prompt checks for relatives before heart disease appears.
Police find man dead for two years in Barcelona home
Catalan police found a 77-year-old man's remains in Cabrera d’Anoia after neighbors noticed years of silence and neglect. His wife and daughter had not left the house since the pandemic and kept living with his body.
Restless legs syndrome can take more than a decade to diagnose
Restless legs syndrome may affect up to 10% of adults and around 4% of children and adolescents. In children, it is often mistaken for growing pains, and diagnosis can take more than a decade.
High progesterone may blur the brain's emotional signals
A University of Barcelona study links higher progesterone levels to less distinct brain responses to emotional situations. The finding could lead to more tailored assessments of hormone-related mood disorders.
COVID-19 Leads Spain's Rise in Respiratory Infections
COVID-19 is driving the latest rise in respiratory infections in Spain, while flu remains below its seasonal peak. Doctors are calling for caution, not alarm.
One dead and 13 injured in fire at Catalan care home
One resident died after a fire broke out at a care home in L'Ametlla del Vallès. Thirteen people were taken to hospital for smoke inhalation, while emergency crews assisted 78 people and evacuated residents from two floors.
Personalized phage therapy saves a war-injured limb
A Spanish-led treatment cleared a stubborn battlefield infection. The patient avoided amputation and regained some elbow movement after receiving a bacteriophage alongside colistin.
Millions in Spain may have restless legs syndrome without a diagnosis
More than two million people in Spain may have restless legs syndrome. Up to 90% of cases may go undiagnosed while symptoms disrupt sleep and daily rest.
High-risk polyp checks may safely move to five years
A European study followed almost 21,000 patients after high-risk polyp removal. Its findings suggest that surveillance could move from three years to five without raising cancer risk.
Blood biomarkers sharpen the early Alzheimer's forecast
Blood tests and artificial intelligence are changing how Alzheimer's is assessed. A new tool aims to predict which patients with mild cognitive impairment may go on to develop dementia.
Respiratory viruses return as flu cases rise across Spain
Covid is currently the most common respiratory virus detected in Spain. Flu cases are nearly three times higher than last year, while bronchitis and bronchiolitis are also increasing.
Spain moves to slash legal alcohol limit for drivers
Spain is set to tighten its drink driving laws, aiming to cut the legal blood alcohol limit for drivers to 0.2 grams per litre. Backed by the DGT and inspired by global standards, the plan could change how Spaniards drink and drive.
Covid starts rising in Spain as autumn transmission returns
Covid infections and hospital detections are rising in Spain as autumn begins. The increase is still mild, but it is putting renewed focus on protection for vulnerable groups.
CSIC fixes hidden DNA error linked to propionic acidemia
Researchers corrected a hidden DNA mutation in human cells linked to propionic acidemia. The experiment restored production of the affected protein and could help improve diagnosis and future personalized treatments.
CRISPR restores part of a missing enzyme in cells linked to a rare disease
Spanish researchers corrected a faulty DNA reading signal in human cells. The change restored part of an enzyme needed for metabolism, though a possible treatment is still years away.
Single tumour clones take control in Waldenström macroglobulinaemia
A Clínic-IDIBAPS study shows how one tumour clone can gain an advantage over others in Waldenström macroglobulinaemia. The findings link genetic changes and immune-cell interactions to disease progression.
Congenital TORCH infections sharply raise risks of autism and intellectual disability
A Swedish study found that congenital TORCH infections were linked to much higher risks of autism and intellectual disability. The infections are rare, but some can be prevented.
Respiratory viruses leave Galicia's health services with little room to spare
Covid and flu are driving more people to Galicia's health services. Primary care access varies sharply between centres, while hospital emergency departments are dealing with another rise in patients.
Why Spanish Alzheimer Researchers Are Turning to Myelin
Researchers in San Sebastián are testing whether damaged myelin helps drive Alzheimer's disease. The work could improve early detection and guide treatments that protect the brain's neural insulation.
Active meprin-β found in Alzheimer's brain samples
Researchers found more active meprin-β in the brains and cerebrospinal fluid of people with Alzheimer's disease. The enzyme may help explain beta-amyloid processing and could become a candidate disease indicator.
Alzheimer's research moves toward treatments that can change the disease
Women account for nearly twice the Alzheimer's prevalence seen among men, and early signs can stay subtle for years. Mercè Boada explains why diagnosis and new treatments are changing the field.
Eating Disorders Are Being Missed in Women Over 50
Eating disorders are increasingly affecting middle-aged women in Spain, but restrictive habits are often mistaken for healthy self-care. Menopause can make the warning signs even harder to spot.
Même starts its international expansion in Spain
Pierre Fabre has chosen Spain for Même's first international launch. The dermocosmetics brand will arrive in pharmacies and El Corte Inglés with products for oncology patients and people with sensitive skin.
La Palma Still Lives With the Tajogaite Volcano's Aftermath
La Palma's volcano stopped erupting in 2021, but families are still waiting for permanent homes. Volcanic gases keep parts of the island restricted, and many residents continue to live with the mental health effects of the disaster.
CAR-T turns relapsed lymphoma into a fight for access
CAR-T therapy is changing care for blood cancers, especially after relapse. But access still depends on specialist hospitals, manufacturing capacity and the money and distance involved.
Alzheimer's care moves toward earlier diagnosis
Blood tests can now find signs of Alzheimer's earlier, while new drugs can slow decline in selected patients. Spain has yet to approve public funding for either treatment.
September Respiratory Symptoms Do Not Prove a New Covid Wave in Spain
Pharmacies in Galicia are seeing more consultations for respiratory symptoms and stronger demand for cold medicines. The increase is regional and does not yet show that Spain is facing a new nationwide Covid wave.
Lucas González unveils his new nose after challenging reconstruction
Lucas González has revealed the results of his recent nasal reconstruction, opening up about the demanding procedure and his ongoing recovery. After years of complications and public attention, the artist begins a new chapter with a nose that closely matches his original appearance.
Lucas González unveils his new nose and breaks his silence
Lucas González has shown the result of his nose reconstruction in Turkey. His appearance also brought his dispute with Andy Morales back into the spotlight.
Lucas González unveils his new nose after complex surgery in Turkey
After months out of the spotlight, Lucas González has revealed the outcome of his nasal reconstruction. The former Andy y Lucas member shares the medical ordeal that led him abroad and the long recovery process.
Galicia expands flu vaccination for children and older adults
Galicia will launch its combined flu and Covid vaccination campaign on September 28. More schools will offer vaccinations, while people aged 60 and over will be targeted through a stronger drive to increase coverage.
Blood test trends can flag cancer risk before symptoms appear
Routine blood tests may reveal cancer risk earlier than previously thought. Oxford researchers found that tracking changes over time, not just single abnormal results, can give doctors a better warning. This could help primary care spot cancer sooner and avoid unnecessary tests.
Child vaccination rates fall in Spain and EU after pandemic disruption
Vaccination rates for children have declined in most EU countries since 2019. Spain now reports lower coverage for five out of seven major vaccines. The trend reverses decades of progress and raises new concerns for public health.
Childhood vaccination rates stall in Europe as warning signs emerge
A major study finds childhood vaccination rates in Europe have stopped rising and are now declining in many countries. Spain maintains high coverage but recent drops raise concerns about future outbreaks and public health risks.
Toxic alcohol kills dozens in southern Nigeria
Nearly 50 people have died and over 120 more have fallen ill after consuming adulterated alcohol in Ondo, Nigeria. Health officials are racing to trace the source as the number of victims continues to rise.
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