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Correct diagnosis by an ophthalmologist
If one of their eyes turns red, people quickly reach for whatever eye drops they may happen to have. But beware! Many eye drops only fight the symptoms by suppressing irritation and inflammation for a while. They do not repair their cause though. The correct diagnosis can only be made by an ophthalmologist. With older patients, redness and .....
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Self-examination to protect against breast cancer
The mammary carcinoma tops the list of cancerous diseases among women, with the number of younger patients between the ages of 25 and 44 having risen by more than 30% over the last few years. Every year about 50,000 women in Germany are diagnosed with breast cancer – the trend is sadly rising. Every year 19,000 of them die. However .....
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Diseases of the thyroid gland
The thyroid gland is a small organ with a large impact. It produces hormones that are spread throughout the entire body via the bloodstream and participate in nearly all biological processes. Approximately 20 to 30 million Germans suffer from a disease of the thyroid gland. This is an estimation by Barbara Schulte, Chairwoman of the German Thyroid League (SL .....
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Caffeine – Wakes us up or disturbs our cardiac rhythm?
Opinions differ on caffeine. Yes, it acts as a stimulant and it combats fatigue. Caffeine can stimulate the heart and muscles, widen bronchial tubes and blood vessels and promote digestion. More than three cups or glasses of caffeinated drinks per day, however, can lead to cardiac arrhythmia, raise the risk of heart attacks, and cau .....
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