Its increase is closely linked to the increase in obesity in the population Diabetes is a leading cause of blindness, kidney failure, heart attacks, strokes, and lower limb amputation Dr. Giselle Girón, endocrinologist  at the Obesity Unit of the Quirónsalud Valencia Hospital,  warns that  the number of people with diabetes has increased by 42% since 2019, which means it already …

In order to control the movement of vehicles during this week of holidays in Spain, the Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT) will be running a special operation from Tuesday to Sunday to ensure the safety of the 8 million trips expected. The traffic regulation, planning and surveillance measures will be maintained from 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 5, until midnight …

Quirónsalud joins the Movember initiative to raise awareness about prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health in men November is Men’s Health Month. This initiative, promoted by Movember, aims to address men’s health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention. The movement began in Australia in 2003, when a group of friends decided to grow …

The celebration of Black Friday will lead to 4.6 million daily shipments of merchandise, the vast majority in vans. With the aim of checking different aspects related to the road safety of vans, the campaign will establish control points on all types of roads, especially on conventional roads, as well as in areas close to industrial estates, loading and unloading …

The Health Premium card includes, among other services, exclusive access to our Premium Lounge and a personal advisor who will offer you preferential treatment    This service is offered through the Health Premium Card and has exclusive assistance of excellence from the leading company in Spain and a European benchmark in the provision of health and social health services, Quirónsalud. The new personalised …

Annually, between 110,000-120,000 people suffer a stroke in Spain, of which approximately half are left with disabling sequelae or die, according to data from the Spanish Society of Neurology (SEN).  In Spain, it is the leading cause of death in women, the second in men; as well as the first cause of acquired disability in adults and the second of …

Specialists recommend having your first mammogram at age forty Tumours smaller than two centimetres have the highest cure rate On the occasion of International Breast Cancer Day, Dr. Joseba Rebollo, oncologist at the Quirónsalud Torrevieja Oncology Platform,  recommends that women usually perform a breast self-examination and go to the specialist doctor when they notice any abnormality, hardening, visible change, nipple-areola …

The V-16 emergency light is currently an optional replacement for warning triangles in Spain. In other words, it is currently mandatory to carry one or the other. However, in the future, the V-16 will replace the warning triangles completely. As from 1 January 2026, the warning lights will completely replace warning triangles in Spain. There are a number of products …