There is too much choice of medication in the pharmacy. However, not every drug has been sufficiently tested and is suitable. A guide from Stiftung Warentest contains the evaluation of the 1800 most...

Pathogens that cause fungal infections are everywhere and infection cannot always be avoided. How do you treat fungal infections and how can you prevent them?

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A stye is a thickening of the eyelid, accompanied by itching or pain, reddening of the eyelids, sensitivity to light, tearing of the eye and a foreign body sensation.

This is usually a bacterial infection caused by staphylococci. How do you treat a sty?

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Around a third of women suffer from symptoms during the menopause. The risk of cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis increases during this phase.

It is therefore important to supply the body with vital substances in order to minimise the side effects of the menopause.

What is particularly important for the body during the menopause?

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Salmonella infections are transmitted by bacteria, especially in raw eggs and undercooked meat, and cause gastrointestinal problems. 

Here are the 5 golden rules that protect against salmonella infection:

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Yellow is envy, red is love and green is hope. We know this from the vernacular. But what do colours actually mean and what effect do they have on the psyche?
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The most common type of baldness or hair loss (alopecia), especially in men, is androgenetic hair loss. Hair loss occurs when the DHT (dihydrotestosterone) level is too high and the DHT prevents the hair follicles from being supplied with sufficient nutrients.

The follicles shrink and the hair thins out. If nothing is done, the hair falls out completely.

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Using ultrasound to look inside the womb at the growing baby is almost as exciting as the pregnancy itself. You can find out if it's a boy or a girl, as well as a host of other facts. You can even see if the baby is a thumbsucker, calm or energetic. Most importantly, an ultrasound scan can reassure you that the baby is healthy and growing properly.

In addition to radio and television, which use a spectrum of frequencies that we can hear, there are devices that use frequencies beyond our hearing range. These frequencies are called ultrasound, radar or sonar. Ultrasound, or medical sonography, was developed by a doctor in the 1960s and was inspired by a dental instrument that used ultrasound to clean teeth.
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