Extremadura's respiratory infection rate nearly doubled in one week, while pharmacies in Plasencia reported heavier demand for triple tests and FFP2 masks. The region's flu vaccination campaign starts in October.
The dispute at Madrid's Hospital Ramón y Cajal goes beyond patient numbers. It raises a harder question: are limited healthcare resources being used well?
A new data system will monitor canine leishmaniosis across the Iberian Peninsula. It draws on climate records and sand fly surveillance, while veterinary diagnoses help forecast where risk may rise.
A European project is designing an early warning system for Spain and Portugal. It will combine climate data with veterinary and public health records to support earlier action against canine leishmaniosis.
Most Spanish parents whose babies received RSV protection feel much calmer about infection. Yet nearly half still do not understand the virus or the risks it poses to babies.
El Niño may bring its deadliest heat in decades. Spain could record 480 additional deaths, with Madrid, Andalusia and Catalonia facing the greatest risk.
Covid, flu and colds are spreading more as schools and workplaces return to normal. The basic trigger is renewed close contact, not the arrival of autumn itself.
A University of Barcelona study links higher progesterone with less precise emotional processing and lower mood. The findings could help shape more personalized care for hormone-related mood disorders.
Spanish researchers detected an RSV variant with reduced susceptibility to nirsevimab in three babies. Two needed hospital care, including intensive treatment.
Covid cases among Spanish infants nearly doubled in one week. RSV is also rising, though hospital admissions remain low, while a mutation that evaded antibody protection has raised concern.
Spain's endocrinologists want cascade screening for familial hypercholesterolaemia. Testing close relatives can uncover silent cases early and prevent years of exposure to dangerously high cholesterol.
A study led by the Universitat de Barcelona links higher progesterone levels with weaker emotional processing. Women reported lower mood when their brains were less able to distinguish easier situations from more difficult ones.
A new analysis finds that semaglutide protects the heart in ways weight loss alone cannot explain. Traditional risk factors account for no more than half of the reduction in cardiovascular disease seen in the international SELECT trial.
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.
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 continued living there with his body.
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.
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 is driving the latest rise in respiratory infections in Spain, while flu remains below its seasonal peak. Doctors urge caution and say there is no cause for alarm.
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.
A Spanish-led treatment cleared a stubborn battlefield infection. The patient avoided amputation and regained some elbow movement after receiving a bacteriophage alongside colistin.
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.
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 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.
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 is set to tighten its drink-driving laws, aiming to lower 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 lead.
Covid infections and hospital detections are rising in Spain as autumn begins. The increase remains mild, but it is renewing focus on protecting vulnerable groups.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Covid and flu are driving more people to Galicia's health services. Primary care access varies sharply between centres, while hospital emergency departments face another rise in patients.
Researchers in San Sebastián are testing whether damaged myelin helps lead Alzheimer's disease. The work could improve early detection and guide treatments that protect the brain's neural insulation.
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.
Women account for nearly twice the Alzheimer's prevalence seen among men, and early signs can remain subtle for years. Mercè Boada explains why diagnosis and new treatments are changing the field.
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.
