Anyone not for tennis elbow?
DOCTORS know the condition as lateral epicondylitis, although it’s more commonly known as “tennis elbow.” The term has entered wide use, though only a small group of...
‘Baby boomers’ abusing their bodies
A REPORT in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) said a rise in alcohol and drug misuse among the over 50s (commonly known as “baby boomers”) is causing...
Curing and preventing that sore throat
WHETHER the onset of your sore throat is the result of too much screaming, an early symptom of a cold or the result of working in a...
UK childhood obesity plan
THE UK DEPARTMENT of Health has announced £5 million of funding for a new obesity policy research unit at University College London.
One year on from the launch...
Get those mozzies to buzz off
ASK people what they love about the warm weather months and you’ll get a variety of answers.
They love the sun, the heat, swimming, walking and just being...
E-smokers tempted to try the real thing
E-CIGARETTES may be prompting UK teens to start smoking cigarettes, and to escalate tobacco consumption according to the first UK study to report this trend whose results...
First Aid Support Team respond to Camposol medical emergencies
FAST (First Aid Support Team) are a group of volunteers who reside on Camposol near Mazarron. They respond to medical emergencies around Camposol for residents and visitors...
Think twice about air-conditioning
THERE is no doubt that people across Spain have suffered more than most from the heat this summer, and there’s still a few weeks left at least...
Belly fat is no joke
IF you're carrying a few extra pounds, you're not alone. But this is one case where following the crowd isn't a good idea. Carrying extra weight —...
Don’t be afraid of the big, bad doctor
THERE'S something to be said for good health. Certainly there is when it wanes, fades and goes.
A year ago I was convinced I had testicular cancer when...
Stay safe in the summer sun
SUMMER will end this year with a bout of misery for all of us in Spain. It’s not that the hot weather is bad, it’s just beyond...
PP calls for integrated fibromyalgia treatment in Almeria
THE Popular Party of Almeria has raised concerns that the Andalucian Government has not met its own integrated care process first put forward twelve years ago.
The PP...
Confused dot women
BRITISH women are in a constant state of confusion when it comes to their health and well-being, according to a new study.
Researchers took an in depth look...
UK aim to eliminate polio
INTERNATIONAL Development Secretary Priti Patel announced that the UK is leading the final global push to eliminate polio around the world for good.
Polio was wiped out in...
Makeup could do more harm than good
THE makeup industry has been telling women for years how a little foundation and dash of mascara can liven up your face instantly.
While that may be true,...
Interaction with others affects cancer treatment
ACCORDING to a new study by researchers at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National Institutes of Health, and the Oxford Univeristy, how...
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Huércal-Overa’s €500,000 investment boost
THE municipality of Huércal-Overa will receive more than €500,000 of investment thanks to the Agricultural Employment Promotion Plan managed by the Provincial Council of...
