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Spain Records Highest Number Of Abortions In 5 Years Health News Published: 22 January 2019 16:06 CET Updated: 22 January 2019 17:06 CET

An official report has shown that the number of abortions in Spain has risen for the first time in over 5 years. In 2017, there were 4,000 more pregnancy terminations carried out in the country than there were in 2016, which resulted in 10.5 abortions per 1,000 women.

Flu Virus Kills 12 In The Canary Islands Health News Published: 21 January 2019 18:15 CET Updated: 21 January 2019 19:15 CET

The Surveillance Network of the Canary Islands (SCS) has reported that cases of influenza have been rocketing in the Islands over the past couple of...

Till Receipts Linked To Cancer Study Confirms Health News Published: 16 January 2019 14:56 CET Updated: 16 January 2019 15:56 CET

A new study has warned that the vast majority of shopping till receipts contain a harmful chemical, which has been linked to forms of cancer and...

Spain Records First Case Of Rubella Since 2016 Health News Published: 03 January 2019 08:07 CET Updated: 09 January 2019 09:07 CET

An outbreak of Rubella also known as German Measles has been reported in the region of Aragón in the Northeast of Spain. It is the first recorded...

Skin-To-Skin "Kangaroo Care" Now A Legal Right For Mums And Newborns In Murcia Health News Published: 23 November 2018 13:06 CET Updated: 23 November 2018 14:06 CET

A new law in the Spanish region of Murcia means newborns have the right to remain with their mother. A new law has been passed in the region of...