Month: October 2019

Home remedies for cold and flu are many. For example, herbal teas, wraps and inhalations are good for relieving the symptoms, if not fighting the cause. Onions and chicken broth are also popular cold home remedies. Read more here about simple means and measures, with which you can quickly get rid of a cold or…

An acne treatment depends primarily on the form of the acne. In addition, it must be taken into account, for example, whether you have particularly sensitive skin or are allergic to certain substances. In severe cases, the acne treatment with the dermatologist should be clarified. In mild cases, you can try to relieve the symptoms…

Until the end of the 20th century (1998) there was a tuberculosis vaccine. However, the Standing Vaccination Commission (STIKO) of the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) does not recommend vaccinations anymore; on the one hand, there were always complications in the past; on the other hand, there are only a few tuberculosis cases in Germany. The…

The yellow fever vaccine is a safe measure to prevent the possibly fatal disease. As a rule, it is well tolerated. In some countries, vaccination is compulsory for entry and exit. Travelers can get immunized in official yellow fever vaccines in Germany. Find out everything worth knowing about yellow fever vaccination here. Yellow fever vaccination:…

Ventricular fibrillation is a life-threatening cardiac arrhythmia. The heart is no longer able to pump blood, those affected become unconscious within seconds. Left untreated, this arrhythmia leads to death within minutes. Read all about the causes and treatment of ventricular fibrillation. Ventricular fibrillation: description Ventricular fibrillation is a rhythm disorder originating in the heart chambers….

Hodgkin’s disease (Hodgkin’s disease, lymphogranulomatosis) is a malignant tumor of the lymphatic system (lymphoma). The disease is caused by degenerated white blood cells (B lymphocytes) in the bone marrow. Hodgkin’s disease is a rare cancer that primarily affects people around the age of 30 or 60 years. Men are more likely to get sick than…

In an insect venom allergy after an insect bite occur in addition to skin reactions sometimes severe allergic symptoms. These include swelling of the face and neck, dizziness, nausea or shortness of breath. The allergy becomes life-threatening due to a possible cardiovascular arrest. Important is the fast therapy of the symptoms. Learn all about triggers…

ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity are the main features. If the disorder is not treated, it will affect school and professional performance and social contacts. ADHD is one of the most common childhood mental disorders. In many cases, it will last for life. How to recognize ADHD and how…

A femur fracture (thigh fracture) occurs when strong forces act on the bone, such as in an accident. Depending on the location of the fracture, a variety of femoral fractures are distinguished. In all cases, typical symptoms are severe pain, swelling and a malposition of the leg that can no longer be stressed. The treatment…

Sleep apnea is a condition in which people experience breathing interruptions during sleep. Sleep apnea syndrome is – like normal snoring – a sleep-disordered breathing disorder. However, it is characteristic that nocturnal sawing in sleep apnea is particularly loud and irregular. Especially men who have too many kilos on their ribs are affected by sleep…