Mushroom picking, a popular autumn activity, has claimed four lives in Italy over a single weekend. The deaths were not...

A new Covid-19 wave is sweeping through Germany this autumn. The Robert Koch Institute reports rising case numbers, with a...

E-cigarette sales are booming in Germany, with revenues reaching an estimated one billion euros in the past year. The industry...

Experts have issued a new warning for Metamizol, one of Germany's most widely used painkillers. The European Medicines Agency (EMA)...

Expenses for medical practices in Germany have surged while revenues have declined. This trend may worsen the country’s ongoing doctor...

Issues with short-term memory in middle age could be an early warning sign of dementia. New research shows that self-reported...

Neurodermatitis is often associated with children, but adults can experience their first outbreak later in life. The timing of the...

A major food manufacturer has recalled two Rewe brand spreads. The products may contain undeclared nut paste, posing a risk...

A recent study has uncovered 125 virus species on fur farms in China. Researchers warn that these farms could become...

The Altenburger Brewery GmbH has issued a recall for its Altenburger Sommerhell beer due to potential contamination. The recall affects...

A popular pistachio dessert is being recalled due to the presence of harmful bacteria. The product, available on platforms like...

A deadly virus from South Africa is causing the deaths of many birds in Germany, with blackbirds particularly affected. Over...

The medications Wegovy and Ozempic are primarily used as weight loss aids, but new studies suggest they may offer even...

Thai authorities have confirmed the first Mpox case in Asia caused by the virus variant currently circulating in Africa. Lab...

Heat waves pose a severe risk to patients, especially the elderly, in German hospitals. Many facilities are ill-prepared, leading to...

In Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, two men have died this year from vibrio infections, highlighting potential dangers in bathing waters. The state health...

The average life expectancy at birth increased for both men and women in Germany last year. For women, it was...

The Usutu virus is active again in 2024, causing significant bird deaths across Germany, particularly in Lower Saxony. According to...

In a significant development, Germany has seen a decline in its overall death rate for the first time in several...

Last year, slightly more than one million people died in Germany, marking a significant decline in death rates after years...

A whole industry advertises with the promise of eternal youth and effective remedies against wrinkles, pigment spots, etc. However, a...

German Health Minister Karl Lauterbach has expressed concern over the rising personal contributions required for nursing care. The FDP, part...

An unusual number of hikers in Garmisch-Partenkirchen have reported gastrointestinal illnesses after drinking water from the Partnach stream. Health authorities...

Mushroom poisoning cases are on the rise in Bavaria, with 179 suspected incidents reported so far. Even experienced foragers are...

A simple blood test might reveal which of 18 chronic diseases a person is likely to develop. Researchers call their...

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a global health emergency due to the spread of Mpox, also known as...

Germany has seen a significant decrease in pharmacies over the past five years, with nearly one in ten shutting down....

The West Nile virus is spreading in Italian holiday regions, raising health concerns. Authorities in affected areas are intensifying prevention...

A new study has found that Cologne ranks as the second-worst city in Germany for health value. The study focused...

In 2023, five cases of rare Bornavirus infections were recorded in Bavaria, with four resulting in fatalities. A new research...