Health

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A deadly virus from South Africa is causing the deaths of many birds in Germany, with blackbirds particularly affected. Over 400 suspected...

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

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

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

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

The average life expectancy at birth increased for both men and women in Germany last year. For women, it was 83.3 years,...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For years, moderate alcohol consumption was often viewed as beneficial for health, with claims that a glass of red wine could even...

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

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

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

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

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