Health from Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza & Formentera
Hospitals, public health and wellbeing in the Balearics.
Think you might have ADHD? The symptoms in adults, according to psychiatrist Mercedes Loro
Many adults with ADHD were never diagnosed as children. It is never too late to seek help, says the specialist.
Read MoreFibrous breasts: what they are and why they don't raise the risk of breast cancer
Having more glandular tissue than fat is a normal variation. It can make mammograms harder to read, but it is not a cancer risk factor in itself.
Read MoreShingles: the condition that three in ten people will have at some point in their lives
Caused by the chickenpox virus reawakening, shingles is most common after 50 — and early antiviral treatment makes a difference.
Read MoreWhat to do if a child is drowning in a pool — and how to prevent it
Most drownings of children under five happen in private pools. Here is how to respond in an emergency and the precautions that save lives.
Read MoreFive psychiatrists still on leave as Ibiza's mental health service recovers from staff crisis
Half of the area's 14 psychiatrists stopped working amid management problems; the health authority says the service is gradually returning to normal.
Read MoreThe heart risks of a high-tension football match
The adrenaline of a penalty shoot-out can trigger heart problems in people with hidden risk factors. Cardiologists explain how to enjoy the game safely.
Read MoreWhy it's so hard to stop eating sunflower seeds
Cracking each shell delivers a small reward to the brain, and salt and fat do the rest — but the seeds are also nutritious.
Read MoreWhy heatwaves put your heart under strain — even if you are healthy
Extreme heat forces the heart to work harder. Cardiologists explain who is most at risk and how to protect yourself.
Read MoreLaura Zurita, dietitian: "Nutrition can do a lot more for sexual desire than we think"
The nutritionist argues that energy, gut health, muscle mass and circulation all shape libido — and that diet influences them more than many people realise.
Read MoreThe science of hair loss is changing: new drugs, smarter surgery and regenerative treatments
Researchers are developing medicines that target the causes of male-pattern baldness, while transplants are planned for the long term.
Read MoreVaginal dryness: causes, diagnosis and treatment
A common and treatable problem, often linked to falling oestrogen levels. Gynaecologists explain the symptoms and the options available.
Read MoreAnimal bites: what to do to avoid a serious infection
Dog bites are the most common, but cat bites are the most likely to become infected. Clean the wound thoroughly and know when to see a doctor.
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