Health & Medicine

Can be fatal: Every fourth person has a fatty liver

In Germany, around 25 percent of the population suffer from fatty liver, warns a gastroenterologist in the Utopia interview. But the disease is...

Obesity impairs associative learning

The active ingredient liraglutide reduces the feeling of hunger, but also affects the learning behavior of the brain. © Hailshadow/ iStock ...

10,000 steps a day? Ingo Froboese recommends an alternative rule

Getting more exercise is a popular New Year's resolution. But how much exercise is healthy – and does it really have to be...

“Old wives’ tale”: dermatologist on shower myths

There are many myths surrounding showering and personal hygiene. Is showering every day bad for your skin? Do contrast showers fight cellulite?...

Variant EG.5: Corona cases in Germany are picking up again

So far, the incidence values ​​are still low. However, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) has recorded an increase in corona infections. This...

Unlocking the Secrets of Effective Neck Pain Chiropractic Care

Welcome to our chiropractic clinic! We specialize in providing relief from neck pain and other discomfort resulting from misalignment of the spine. Our experienced...

Breeding success in laboratory muscles

Muscle stem cells and fibers can now be cultivated in the laboratory without genetic engineering. Micrograph © ETH Zurich / Bar-Nur Lab ...

Cool your body from the inside – with these 10 foods

When it's hot, we need to cool down - even when eating. In addition to drinking enough water, you can also cool your...

Sleep medicine: Our nightly thoughts deceive us

Why do we often have negative thoughts at night? A sleep researcher explains the process - and reveals why the content of these...

Rock music reconstructed from brain activity

Researchers have reconstructed the piece of music heard solely from the pattern of brain activity. An artificial intelligence helped them. © Bellier...

“Common Phenomenon”: Misophonia triggers anger, disgust and aggression

It doesn't have to be loud slurping of soup or cracking of chips. For some people, just eating mashed potatoes is hell. ...

Corona: Is there a risk of a “Barbenheimer” wave?

The number of Covid infections is rising again. What does that mean for the upcoming autumn? And is there a connection between...

Every fourth person has a fatty liver: an expert explains the “silent inflammation”

In Germany, around 25 percent of the population suffer from fatty liver, warns a gastroenterologist in the Utopia interview. But the disease is...

Bacteria turned into cancer spies

Early detection is particularly important in the case of colon cancer. © peterschreiber.media/iStock "Specially trained" microbes could enable earlier cancer diagnoses in the future: Researchers...

Red head after sport: Then you should act

A red face after exercise is nothing unusual: After all, physical activity circulates blood through the body, and you can see that on your...

Yam root: application, effect and disadvantages

The yam root is still relatively unknown in Europe. In many parts of the world, however, it is a staple food and is...

Diabetes, stroke, cancer: height affects health

Researchers found that tall people have a lower risk of developing diabetes, for example. But they have the worse cards with cancer. ...

Finding the right sunglasses: 2 factors are crucial

The sun's rays can cause long-term damage to the eyes. An ophthalmologist explains when you should reach for sunglasses and how to recognize...

regrow organs

Native to Mexico, the axolotl has the ability to regenerate injured or lost organs and body parts. © Ива Димова/stock.adobe.com ...

Health hazard after vacation: This handle protects you

While you're on vacation, bacteria can multiply in the unused plumbing of your shower and sink. In this article you will find out...

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