Ten tips against hangovers: North Rhine Chamber of Pharmacists has tips for carnival
With the start of the street carnival on February 12, alcohol consumption increases for many. The North Rhine Chamber of Pharmacists points out that there is no healthy alcohol consumption: Alcohol is a cell toxin and harmful to the body from the very first glass....
Fulbright Fellow Researches New Therapies for Chronic Wounds
At the Hannover Medical School (MHH), the US Fulbright scholarship holder Samuel Sung is developing innovative approaches to the treatment of chronic wounds together with the team of Prof. Dr. Nico Lachmann. Chronic wounds often heal very slowly, cause pain and...
DEGAM: Enough family doctors available for the primary care system
The German Society for General Practice and Family Medicine (DEGAM) has published a new position paper in which it refutes the thesis that there are not enough family doctors for a primary care system led by family doctors in Germany. In it, DEGAM argues that such a...
Helmholtz Association launches nationwide Biomedical Engineering Initiative
The Helmholtz Association launched the "Helmholtz Biomedical Engineering Initiative" at the beginning of 2026. The aim is to accelerate technology development and transfer in biomedical fields, to position Germany as a leading location for biomedical technologies,...
analytica conference 2026: From blood cancer diagnostics to opioid detection
From March 24 to 26, 2026, the analytica conference will bring cutting-edge research to Munich: Around 190 lectures in 45 sessions will show current developments in analytical chemistry, bioanalytics, and diagnostics. The focus is on AI, digitalization and data...
BFRT Fitness: Benefits of Blood Flow Restriction Training for Type 2 Diabetes
Blood flow restriction training (BFRT) with low weights improves muscle strength in people with type 2 diabetes just as effectively as classic strength training with high loads. At the same time, it specifically reduces visceral abdominal fat, increases the...
Study shows new way to reconstruct fragrances in museums
A study published in the journal Frontiers in Environmental Archaeology describes how biomolecular data from archaeological finds can be translated into science-based odor reconstructions. The approach opens up new possibilities for museums and cultural institutions...
ACCESS-AD: 37 million euros for better Alzheimer’s care
A five-year European research project called ACCESS-AD is being launched to sustainably improve the diagnosis, treatment and long-term care of Alzheimer's patients. The consortium includes 30 leading European research institutions, companies and patient advocacy...
INTRODUCING: The World’s Largest Collection of Leukemia and Lymphoma Cell Lines for Cancer Research
The Department of Human and Animal Cell Cultures of the Leibniz Institute DSMZ – German Collection of Microorganisms and Cell Cultures GmbH provides researchers worldwide with over 750 human and animal cancer cell lines. Among them is the world's largest collection of...
WHO: Mental health must become a central component of NTD care
For the first time, the World Health Organization (WHO) has published a comprehensive, evidence-based care package that firmly integrates mental health and stigma reduction into programs against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). The "Essential Care Package to...
