In Germany, almost every third person is diagnosed with an allergy, with hay fever being the most common form of allergy. Have you noticed allergic reactions …
circulatory problems in the heat
Who doesn’t know it: got up too quickly and everything is already spinning and your eyes go black. But especially in summer, many suffer from dizziness …
STIs: What Are the Symptoms and How Are They Treated?
STIs or sexually transmitted infections are infections that are usually transmitted during unprotected sex. Some STIs can now be effectively treated with antibiotics, but others can …
This is how you get rid of pubic lice
If the pubic area is itchy, this could be a sign of pubic lice. These small insects are less than 2 mm in size, live …
Hepatitis B: transmission and treatment
Hepatitis B is a viral infection of the liver. It is caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). What is hepatitis B? Hepatitis B is …
Hepatitis C: transmission and treatment
Hepatitis C is a viral infection of the liver. The virus responsible for the disease is simply called hepatitis C virus (HCV). What is the …
Keratosis Pilaris (Reibeisenhaut)
Keratosis pilaris causes small nodules in the skin that resemble severe goosebumps or very small pimples. The skin reaction can occur, for example, on the arms, …
Genital warts: how are they treated?
Genital warts, also known as genital warts and condylomas, are the most common sexually transmitted infection worldwide. It is highly contagious and the majority of all …
HIV: causes, prevention and treatment
HIV is the abbreviation for the human immunodeficiency virus. This is the virus that can cause AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). Infection with HIV affects the immune system …
BMI (Body Mass Index)
BMI measures the relationship between body weight and height. It is one of many ways to determine whether weight and height are in a healthy relationship. A …