A girl using a microscope
A girl using a microscope.
Lutein: The vital vitamin for eye health protection
Regular consumption has been linked to preventing age-related eye conditions, with studies showing particular effectiveness against cataracts and macular degeneration.
2025 Self-care Retreats: Beating back-to-work New Year blues in Mallorca
To help plan your much-deserved escape for 2025, I’ve curated a list of retreats catering to every wellness need. Perhaps you’re looking for relaxation, adventure, or maybe a little bit of both?
Wash your hands regularly
Wash your hands regularly.
Effective tips to prevent winter viruses in Mallorca
If you fall ill, rest, try simple measures, and seek medical advice if your symptoms persist or worsen.
Everyone in the health centre, from receptionists to midwives wear at least an approximation of it
Everyone in the health centre, from receptionists to midwives wear at least an approximation of it.
White coats and tea: a British doctor in Mallorca
It’s seen as a symbol of professionalism and belonging, an essential part of medical care.
Theme of the Week
The Balearic government is spending almost 100% more than it did ten years ago
The bill for the 2024 budget was in danger of being thrown out, as Vox held out for certain pet demands. One of these was a sum of 20 million euros for the so-called free choice of language in education.
Coronavirus
Health workers hard hit as Spain's coronavirus cases rise
Two other ministers and the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez have also tested positive for the coronavirus over the past weeks.
Health
The Balearics need 3,500 more nurses
"No political party has dared to legislate in order to deal with this. The years go by and no action is taken."
News
Firmer action demanded against health worker attacks
Health workers, whose job it is to care for people, should not have to accept the risk of being exposed to attacks.
Health
Flu in Balearics well below national average
Some 96 cases per 100,000 inhabitants have been typical in the Balearics.
Health
Contingency plan being introduced for overstretched hospitals
Concerns that hospitals will not be able to cope with a winter flu epidemic because of the current situation.
Health
Second rapid intervention health unit for Palma
With the addition of this unit, strain on medical staff at health centres is lifted.
Comment
From avoiding doctors to prioritising health: My wake-up call
I urge any of you out there who like me didn’t like to visit the doctors to do so.
Richie Prior27/09/2024 10:33