Tag: Public health
The dangers of lead are underestimated – health
According to new estimates, especially in poorer countries, several million people die every year as a result of high levels of lead exposure. In addition, such contamination led to children…
Eight facts about the Asian tiger mosquito – Health
Although she can hardly fly 200 meters, the potent disease carrier has spread all over the world. How she did it – and other amazing features of Aedes albopictus. On…
Climate change affects our health: What effects are already visible – Health
Death in the heat, changed drug effects, more aggression, allergies, air pollution and completely new phenomena such as solastalgia: the health effects of climate change go far beyond infectious diseases.…
How climate change affects civilization suffering – Health
Death in the heat, changed drug effects, more aggression, allergies, air pollution and completely new phenomena such as solastalgia: the health effects of climate change go far beyond infectious diseases.…
Hospital reform: More patient convenience
Germany spends a lot of money on its clinics, but the sick do not always benefit. Nine demands from the point of view of medical ethics. source site
Flu and RSV: How to protect yourself this season – health
The prognosis of the professional association of paediatricians does not sound optimistic. “We have to be prepared for another severe wave of influenza this winter,” association president Thomas Fischbach recently…
SARS-CoV-2: "The virus is not done with us yet"
Experts like the Swiss professor Isabella Eckerle expect more infections, but not overcrowded intensive care units. The family doctor’s practices are armed – and know what to do. source site
Dirt spin hospital: How clinics should be green – health
SZ: Mr. Werner, three years ago, as CEO of the University Medical Center Essen (UME), you announced the goal of converting your clinics into a “Green Hospital”. In view of…
Ban on advertising junk food: 60 organizations criticize the FDP – health
Liberals oppose sweeping restrictions on advertising of unhealthy foods. Now a broad alliance of doctors, consumer advocates, parents and educators accuses the party of torpedoing the health protection of children.…
Caffeine: Consumer advocates warn against energy sniffs
“Geiles Stuff” is the name of a product: Recently, caffeinated powders for sniffing have been on the market – a kind of energy drink for the nose. Harmless – or…