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Staying healthy in everyday life: Small changes with a big impact
Health does not have to be perfect For many people, living healthier sounds like strict meal plans, intensive exercise programs, or a completely new daily routine. But this very idea can quickly become overwhelming. Scientific findings have long shown that health...
Preventive checkups: Why early detection is so important
Many diseases develop unnoticed over the course of years. Since symptoms are often absent at first or only mild, even serious diseases frequently remain undetected for a long time. This is where preventive checkups come in: They systematically help to detect certain...
What role patients play in their own health
The role of patients in their own health Many people want to take an active role in their health—and rightly so. Modern medicine no longer sees patients as passive recipients of treatment, but as partners in the healing process. Those who are informed can take part in...
Two Million Downloads: mediteo Reaches Milestone in Digital Medication Support
Press release: Heidelberg, 13 April 2026 – The mediteo medication app has surpassed the two million download mark, reflecting broad use across Germany. This milestone comes at a time when digital support systems are becoming increasingly important in healthcare....
Why Medicine Is Not the Same for Everyone: What Gender Medicine Means for Your Health
Gender medicine is more than just a modern buzzword. It describes an evidence-based approach that takes into account that diseases can differ in frequency, symptoms, progression, and treatment among women, men, and people with diverse gender identities. For decades,...
Asking AI About Health – What’s Helpful and Where the Limits Lie
AI in Everyday Health Care – Opportunities and Responsibility Artificial intelligence (AI) is being used by more and more patients, including in a health care context. Medical terms, findings, or information from doctor’s visits can be quickly looked up and explained....
Individual Health Services (IGeL)
IGeL: Between Freedom of Choice and Uncertainty You may have experienced this before: during a doctor’s visit, you are offered an additional examination or treatment that you have to pay for yourself – such as an ultrasound for early detection or a special laboratory...
Pharmaceutical Services – Additional Support at the Pharmacy
Do you take multiple medications or sometimes wonder whether your treatment is right for you? Then it's worth talking to your pharmacy, because there are new ways to provide you with targeted support. Since summer 2022, people with statutory health insurance in...
Medication-Overuse Headache – When Medications Cause Headaches
Headaches are among the most common health problems worldwide. Two types occur particularly frequently: tension headaches and migraines. Migraines are recurring, usually one-sided, pulsating headaches that are often accompanied by nausea and sensitivity to light and...
Nutrition and Dietary Supplements in Winter—What to Pay Attention To
As winter approaches, not only do our clothes and the weather change, but so do our nutritional requirements. Shorter days and less sunlight have a direct effect on our bodies, especially on the body's production of certain vitamins. A balanced diet remains the best...
Cold or Flu? How to Protect Yourself During the Cold Season
As the days get shorter, temperatures drop, and we spend more time indoors, the peak season for colds and flu begins. Respiratory infections are particularly common in the fall and winter months. While at the peak of the past winter season 2024/25, well over two...
Psoriasis: More Than Just a Skin Disease
Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that affects millions of people worldwide. It causes skin cells to renew much faster than normal, resulting in red, scaly patches of skin. However, the disease does not only affect the skin; it is systemic and can also...