Tag: health

Genetic study reveals link between brain and gut health

Genetic study reveals link between brain and gut health Genetic study reveals link between brain and gut health

An international genetic study, co-led by the Spanish research center CIC bioGUNE and in which more than 50,000 people affected by irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) have participated, reveals a “close relationship” between the health of the brain and the gut, and paves the way for the development of new treatments. The researchers discovered that the […]

New Alzheimer’s therapy: FDA has its own decision examined

New Alzheimer’s therapy: FDA has its own decision examined New Alzheimer’s therapy: FDA has its own decision examined

An Alzheimer’s drug that is used at an early stage to prevent the disease from progressing? That sounds wonderful. It would be a milestone because the remedies available so far only alleviate symptoms of the disease. But since the US company Biogen announced that it had developed such a drug, the inconsistencies and irritations have […]

Hygiene: clean, not pure

Hygiene: clean, not pure Hygiene: clean, not pure

The child’s immune system needs contact with microbes to exercise and to prevent allergies – too much hygiene and cleanliness are therefore harmful to children, is a common assumption. Thorough cleaning in the household and measures against pathogens such as regular hand washing do not in principle contradict contact with beneficial organisms, two researchers now […]

Psychotherapy: truancy is not based on solidarity – not only when vaccinating

Psychotherapy: truancy is not based on solidarity – not only when vaccinating Psychotherapy: truancy is not based on solidarity – not only when vaccinating

Imagine it’s the vaccination appointment and nobody goes there. Unfortunately, this happens all too often in Germany’s vaccination centers. For those who have still not got hold of any protection against Covid-19, this rightly brings tears of anger or despair to the eyes. You have to wait unnecessarily longer, some valuable vaccine is thrown away […]

USA: Controversial approval process for Alzheimer’s drug to be investigated

USA: Controversial approval process for Alzheimer’s drug to be investigated USA: Controversial approval process for Alzheimer’s drug to be investigated

The acting head of the US drug agency FDA wants to achieve an investigation into the approval of a controversial new Alzheimer’s drug in what is considered to be a very unusual step. You have applied to the US Department of Health for an independent review of the contacts between representatives of your agency and […]

Corona vaccination: What the Stiko recommendation for Astra Zeneca means

Corona vaccination: What the Stiko recommendation for Astra Zeneca means Corona vaccination: What the Stiko recommendation for Astra Zeneca means

After the delta variant of the coronavirus is also spreading rapidly in Germany, the Standing Vaccination Commission (Stiko) adjusted its vaccination recommendation on Thursday. People who have already received a first injection with the preparation from Astra Zeneca are now advised to have a second vaccination with an mRNA vaccine from Biontech or Moderna – […]

Coronavirus: Biontech vaccination apparently works for a long time

Coronavirus: Biontech vaccination apparently works for a long time Coronavirus: Biontech vaccination apparently works for a long time

It is now certain that mRNA vaccines provide reliable protection against corona infection. The vaccines from Biontech and Moderna, which are approved in the EU, prevent more than 90 percent of all Covid-19 cases, and protection is even higher against severe courses. But how long does the effect last, does the vaccination have to be […]

Coronavirus: Now it is decided how autumn will be

Coronavirus: Now it is decided how autumn will be Coronavirus: Now it is decided how autumn will be

Israel, the country with one of the highest vaccination rates in the world, will be introducing mandatory indoor masks again next week – just two weeks after it was lifted. In the country that apparently had overcome the pandemic, the number of new infections reported has recently risen significantly again. This should be a warning […]

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