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Bowel cancer

Bowel cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in Germany. Each year, approximately 58,000 men and women are diagnosed with bowel cancer.

Bad breath (halitosis)

If a person has “bad breath”, breathing out causes an unpleasant odor. In most cases, good oral and dental hygiene helps relieve the problem. Find out what causes bad breath and how to prevent it.

Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson’s disease affects the nervous system and increasingly restricts mobility.

Allergies – when the body over-reacts

Allergies are very common. In Germany, almost one third of the population will have an allergy at some point in their lives. In addition to pollen, substances such as animal hair, house dust, certain types of food, insect venom, metals, fragrances and medication can cause an allergic reaction.

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Need medical assistance?

Alert the emergency services immediately in potentially life-threatening situations and emergencies.

Emergency number 112

Non-emergency medical assistance at night, at the weekend, and on public holidays.

Telephone number 116117

Find a doctor’s practice or a hospital that offers the medical services you need.

Doctor and hospital search

Health and digitization

Digitization brings with it many opportunities – including for health. Digital networking provides quicker and easier access to health information. In addition, health apps can support and improve the treatment of medical conditions.

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Cancer

The term “cancer” refers to diseases in which the body’s cells become malignant.

Ear, nose and throat

Our mouth and neck area not only allow us to eat, they also provide the anatomical prerequisites for our ability to speak.

Growing up healthily

Healthy eating, sensible media consumption, and accident prevention measures – promoting a healthy and happy childhood plays a central role in the “Growing up healthily” section of this website.

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