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The World Health Organization (WHO) has withdrawn Spain's measles-free status following an increase in cases in recent years, a situation that has led specialists to stress the importance of remaining vigilant. Pediatrician Pablo García Montes, from the Ribera Virgen Hospital…
Life expectancy in Spain is one of the highest in Europe: 84 years on average in 2024. According to the National Institute of Statistics (INE), in 2035, life expectancy at birth will reach 82,5 years for men and 87,4 for women. In 2073, these figures will rise to 86...
The DANA disaster in Valencia, with more than 200 deaths and hundreds of millions in losses to homes, businesses and infrastructure, now threatens to become a health emergency. Infections, respiratory viruses, fungi and also tetanus are already threatening the health of the affected population and volunteers. For this reason, the …
Mental health professionals from the Ribera healthcare group recommend setting limits, prioritizing and staggering tasks, exercising, pursuing hobbies outside of work, and using relaxation techniques to avoid burnout syndrome. In the context of World Mental Health Day, which…
Cardiologists from the Ribera healthcare group recommend a healthy diet, rich in fruits, vegetables, proteins and fiber; regular exercise to reduce LDL cholesterol ("bad" cholesterol) and increase HDL ("good" cholesterol), as well as to help maintain a healthy weight; and good sleep hygiene. "Sleeping less than 6-7 hours a night on a regular basis...
Valencia, February 13, 2024 – Far from disappearing, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) continue to increase in Spain. Sexual health specialists from the Ribera healthcare group, including professionals in gynecology, psychology, and dermatology, warn against the rise of STDs with very serious consequences for…
They explain that patients inhale an aerosol containing the same substances as conventional tobacco along with flavorings, which make the product more attractive, but also increase irritation of the lungs and airways and are addictive. A new disease, known as Evali, has been defined, directly related to the use of vapes, which contain...
Otorhinolaryngology and Speech Therapy specialists from the Ribera Healthcare Group warn about the effects of the main ally against heat, the pathologies it causes, and how it affects our immune system and the timbre, sound, and quality of our voice. They advise regulating our temperature, avoiding sleeping with the air in and clearing our throats, maintaining good humidity, and more.
They emphasize the importance of avoiding sunburn and especially protecting children, people with phototypes 1, 2, and 3, and also those with many moles. "The risk doubles with 2 moles on the body and quadruples with 50 or more," they explain. They recommend caution and common sense for...
In light of the extreme temperature alerts across much of Spain, the healthcare group's Emergency Services assure that "it is very important to drink even if you don't feel thirsty, as well as to avoid sun exposure during the central hours of the day." A heat wave is hitting much of Spain hard.
