Health Minister Nina Warken advances major healthcare reforms addressing financial deficits, nursing and hospital care, and pharmacy fee raises amid sector challenges.
Germany's 2026 health education initiatives for children combine interactive learning and creative campaigns to prevent nicotine and alcohol abuse among youth.
Zyklusbasiertes Training wird bei Sportlerinnen immer wichtiger, um die Gesundheit zu fördern und Training an den Menstruationszyklus anzupassen, während das Bewusstsein für Frauengesundheit insgesamt wächst.
Diakonie and DEVAP criticize proposed German nursing care reforms for harmful cost-cutting measures that break coalition promises and threaten care recipients and providers.
The Fachklinik Löwenstein faces closure amid financial woes, affecting 500 workers and sparking healthcare reforms in Germany.
Scientific studies on flour consumption's impact on weight gain in mice and actress Elena Uhlig's health-driven weight loss using injections highlight the complexities in weight management.
Germany's Vorpommern-Rügen and Kassel regions are launching ambitious mental health promotion and prevention programs in 2026, combining holistic strategies and scientifically supported mindfulness training.
Jens Hilbert was rushed to the emergency room after complications from a lengthy cosmetic surgery in Turkey.
Experts emphasize lifestyle changes as the foundation for cholesterol management, with medications like statins serving as essential adjuncts to reduce cardiovascular risks in Germany.
Germany plans to introduce a sugar tax on sugary drinks from 2028 to reduce sugar consumption and fund health insurance, sparking debate between health advocates and industry critics.
Germany plans a new sugar tax and tax hikes on tobacco and alcohol to enhance health and finances, while facing rising political crime and investigating a fatal shooting in Neustadt.
Health Minister Nina Warken's 2026 reform aims to reduce Germany's statutory health insurance costs by €20 billion with measures including increased co-payments and benefit adjustments.
The 2026 German healthcare reform faces criticism from health organizations over funding and inclusivity, amid broader coalition challenges.
Germany promotes health through the 'Gesunde Woche' activities in Bad Wünnenberg and expert emphasis on strength and endurance training for healthy aging.
Proximity to natural water bodies promotes relaxation, reduces stress, and enhances mental well-being, backed by scientific studies and expert insights.
Footballer Eren Dinkci shares his girlfriend's leukemia fight as expert highlights medical progress and hope in treatment.
The WHO has approved a new malaria medication intended specifically for babies in Africa, closing a vital treatment gap and promoting safer care.
Germany in 2026 sees a key health day in Berlin, controversial health insurance and nursing care reforms, and a petition advocating constitutional status for health.
New study suggests controlled donation after circulatory death (cDCD) could significantly increase organ donation rates in Germany, contingent on legal reforms and organizational measures.
Germany plans to introduce partial sick leave allowing flexible work capacity assessments to tackle health insurance financing gaps and labor shortages.
Bavaria's telemedical pilot project aims to improve diabetic foot care, while AI chatbots increasingly handle medical questions in Germany, raising reliability concerns.
Nuremberg launches a new free online mental health guide offering extensive crisis support and resources for all age groups.
Germany’s health reforms confront political complexity and institutional controversies, notably disputes over the Pflegekammer's role and legitimacy in Rheinland-Pfalz.
Germany advances holistic health with a new center inauguration and highlights climate-related health challenges in Europe through the Lancet Countdown report.
Germany's Health Minister Nina Warken announces sweeping reforms to save billions in healthcare costs by 2027, addressing a major funding gap through increased copayments and insurance contributions.
Upcoming webinar and expert discussions illuminate the pressing mental health challenges in German workplaces, focusing on depression, support strategies, and workplace culture.
Germany amplifies digital health initiatives with the PräviNavi platform and DAK-Gesundheit's BGM-Förderpreis 2026 to advance workplace health and preventive care.
Germany bans nitrous oxide use among youth and tightens adult regulations due to serious neurological and health risks linked with recreational inhalation.
Women in Germany live longer than men but face unique health challenges as they age, underscoring the need for gender-specific medicine and improved vaccination efforts to reduce cardiovascular risks triggered by infections.
Growing evidence highlights the importance of regular physical activity as medicine and the urgent need for year-round UV protection due to increased radiation levels in Central Europe.
LMU Munich launches a new online portal for teachers to support and understand children's mental health challenges following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Harvard study reveals thymus health dramatically influences mortality risk and immune response, with ties to lifestyle and cancer outcomes.
Amid geopolitical rivalries threatening global health cooperation, Germany's 2030 strategy focuses on reform, climate resilience, and fairness to defend health as a global public good.
Recent studies challenge the 10,000 steps guideline, suggesting 7,000 steps provide significant health benefits, while Mallorca hosts a community event promoting physical activity.
Germany advances health reforms with new rules allowing health insurers expanded data use for prevention alongside proposed vaccine price controls to reduce insurance costs.
A major event in Porz highlighted the rise in mental health challenges among students, emphasizing support initiatives and the importance of accurate diagnosis.
A study reveals increased heart attack risks during major football matches in Germany, while experts stress psychological support for survivors.
Heart attack survivors frequently face anxiety and loss of bodily trust; expert guidance emphasizes psychotherapy, gradual physical activity, and social support for recovery.
Germany's FinanzKommission Gesundheit proposes 66 reforms including a sugar tax to stabilize statutory health insurance amid growing financial and public health challenges, while family health programs launch nationwide.
German universities launch a 1.5 million euro study to improve transgender healthcare, tackling discrimination and mental health challenges amid new self-determination laws.