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How our parents’ genes shape us

Our parents’ genetic makeup shapes how they raise us. This means that even genes that we did not inherit have an influence on...
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Researchers change genes in human embryos

If the genome of a fertilized egg is changed, this affects all cells of the future embryo. However, such germline editing is risky...
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“We don’t have a health system – we mainly have a disease system”

Heat, air pollution, loss of biodiversity: Environmental medicine Prof. Dr. Claudia Traidl-Hoffmann explains why our health does not only develop in doctor's offices -...
Willy Lewis, M.D. -
Health & Medicine

Don’t just protect your skin: What you shouldn’t forget when it comes to the sun

Whether at home or on vacation: the right UV protection is important not only for the skin, but also for our eyes. Because the...
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Pans and air fryers often contain PFAS – but there are alternatives

Many pans and air fryer baskets have a non-stick coating - often with PFAS. If you want to avoid these eternal chemicals, you will...
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How Neanderthal genes shape our response to DNA viruses

Archaic gene variants in our genome determine how well we are equipped to combat various viruses. © fatido/iStock Around two percent of...
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Tired, irritable, anxious? Why even small sleep deficits can throw your psyche out of balance

Anyone who doesn't sleep well at night also feels this during the day: Why even small sleep deficits can upset our mental balance and...
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Health & Medicine

Get fit by cycling: This is how often you should cycle per week to get fit

Cycling is a great way to get or stay fit. But how often, how long and how intensively should you cycle to achieve this? What...
Willy Lewis, M.D. -
Health & Medicine

Magnesium preparations: Öko-Test confirms “no additional health benefits”

After exercise or for leg cramps, many people like to take magnesium tablets or capsules. However, a current Öko-Test study shows that this can...
Willy Lewis, M.D. -
Health & Medicine

Make your own menstrual tea: 5 herbs for PMS and period pain

A menstrual tea can be helpful if you have PMS, experience severe period pain or other menstrual problems. Here we introduce you to five...
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Health & Medicine

Cold shock in the lake: What you should definitely know

A cold shock while swimming can be life-threatening. Experts explain what you need to know about cold shock in lakes and other swimming areas. The...
Willy Lewis, M.D. -
Health & Medicine

Pack this tea bag in your summer travel first aid kit – but not for drinking

Home remedies can provide relief from sunburn and are a good first step. This also includes a type of tea, which should definitely be...
Willy Lewis, M.D. -
Health & Medicine

“We don’t have a health system – we mainly have a disease system”

Heat, air pollution, loss of biodiversity: Environmental medicine Prof. Dr. Claudia Traidl-Hoffmann explains why our health does not only develop in doctor's offices -...
Willy Lewis, M.D. -
Health & Medicine

Pans and air fryers often contain PFAS – but there are alternatives

Many pans and air fryer baskets have a non-stick coating - often with PFAS. If you want to avoid these eternal chemicals, you will...
Willy Lewis, M.D. -
Health & Medicine

Stimulating the vagus nerve – what’s involved and what really helps?

The vagus nerve is considered an insider tip for stress and anxiety. But what is actually behind the hype surrounding the supposed “calming hack”...
Willy Lewis, M.D. -
Health & Medicine

Magnesium preparations: Öko-Test confirms “no additional health benefits”

After exercise or for leg cramps, many people like to take magnesium tablets or capsules. However, a current Öko-Test study shows that this can...
Willy Lewis, M.D. -
Health & Medicine

“We don’t have a health system – we mainly have a disease system”

Heat, air pollution, loss of biodiversity: Environmental medicine Prof. Dr. Claudia Traidl-Hoffmann explains why our health does not only develop in doctor's offices -...
Willy Lewis, M.D. -
Health & Medicine

Get fit by cycling: This is how often you should cycle per week to get fit

Cycling is a great way to get or stay fit. But how often, how long and how intensively should you cycle to achieve this? What...
Willy Lewis, M.D. -
Health & Medicine

How proteins lose their water in an acidic environment

The protein complex apoferritin served as a test case to observe how the water shell of proteins reacts to increasing levels of acidity....
Willy Lewis, M.D. -
Health & Medicine

Why good sleep is a daily therapy session for the brain

Anyone who doesn't sleep well at night also feels this during the day: Why even small sleep deficits can upset our mental balance and...
Willy Lewis, M.D. -
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