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Dr. José Nart - Nart Dental Clinic
Dr. José Nart is a Barcelona dentist with extensive experience and training, both here and abroad, and offers a range of services
Apr 11, 2012 in Working (1 Comments)
Photo by Lee Woolcock
Interview with midwife Krishinda Powers Duff
The Barcelona-based British midwife tells us about how she became a midwife and her decision to work in Spain
Nov 3, 2011 in LIVING (1 Comments)
Photo by Lucy Brzoska
Once bitten
News of celebrities contracting malaria while visiting foreign climes keeps hitting the headlines, but it's not so long ago that the disease was a major problem in Spain
Feb 28, 2011 by Nick Lloyd in LIVING
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A serious alternative
The popularity of alternative and complementary medicine is growing in Catalunya, but without proper regulation is the future of the industry secure?
Jan 3, 2011 by Carrie Frais in LIVING (1 Comments)
Bad sex
From the archive: The number of Barcelona residents suffering from sexually transmitted diseases continues to rise
Sep 13, 2010 by Stefana Serafina in THE ARCHIVE (1 Comments)
Q&A: Spanish organ donor scheme
If you would like to become an organ donor here, here's what you need to do
Jul 16, 2010 in LIVING
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Smoke free
Spain's anti-smoking laws are due to get tougher in January 2011
Feb 24, 2010 by Catherine Hubbard in THE ARCHIVE (8 Comments)
Q&A: Eye tests
Need to get your eyes checked out or think you should have new glasses? Find out where to go in Barcelona
Feb 8, 2010 in LIVING
European Health Card
If you are an EU national and resident here rather than in your home country, you may need a European Health Card to claim free public health services when you are visiting friends and family
May 27, 2009 in LIVING
Urban pests
The tiger mosquito's arrival in Spain is recounted in this article
Jul 1, 2008 by Zoe Koumbouzi in LIVING
Mother's milk
This article reported on the benefits of breastfeeding and attitudes to the practice in Barcelona
Mar 1, 2008 by Zoe Koumbouzi in LIVING
Photo by Lorenzo Vecchia
Changing times: Hospital Sant Pau
In early 2008, the Hospital Sant Pau was facing some important changes
Mar 1, 2008 by Genevieve Shaw in LIVING
Photo by Rafa Royes Lopez
Homebirth
For anyone considering a homebirth, this article describes your options in Barcelona
Jan 1, 2008 by Zoe Koumbouzi in LIVING (1 Comments)
Antibiotic treatment in Barcelona
Although antibiotics are regularly sold over the counter in Spain, they really shouldn't be taken without a doctor's prescription
Dec 1, 2007 by Zoe Koumbouzi in LIVING
Abortion in Barcelona
From the archives: back in 2007 we looked at Barcelona's attitude to abortion
Nov 1, 2007 by Nick Mead in THE ARCHIVE
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Paying for health care
We look at whether private clinics in Barcelona are better than their public counterparts
Aug 1, 2007 by William Truini in LIVING
It’s only natural
Natural therapies were facing stricter regulation in 2007
Jun 1, 2007 by Claire Nevill in LIVING
Fertility tourists
This article reports on the growing number of couples who come to Barcelona hoping to conceive a child
May 1, 2007 by Nicola Thornton in THE ARCHIVE
Check the oil, please
New York City has banned trans fats in restaurants—fast food and otherwise...what’s Barcelona doing?
Apr 1, 2007 by Matt Elmore in THE ARCHIVE
Barcelona health costs
From the archives: Many foreigners living in Barcelona don't have to pay for health services
Jan 1, 2007 by Susanna Jacobs in THE ARCHIVE