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  • Ovarian cysts

    Ovarian cysts are tissue or fluid-filled sacs in the ovaries. They are generally benign and go away naturally.

  • Broken heart syndrome

    Broken heart syndrome refers to a disruption in the functioning of the heart muscle. It is often triggered by an emotionally stressfully event, such as the death of a loved one.

  • Thrombophilia

    People with thrombophilia, or a tendency to form thromboses, are at an increased risk of developing blood clots. These can block blood vessels, which may be fatal. Blood clots require treatment.

  • Intestinal pseudo-obstruction (paralytic ileus)

    If muscle paralysis occurs in the intestines, the movement of ingested food is obstructed. To avoid symptoms and complications, normal movement of food through the intestines needs to be restored.

  • Bell’s palsy (facial paralysis)

    Bell’s palsy is a paralysis of the facial muscles usually on one side of the face due to nerve damage. Read on to find out more about causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

  • Fungal nail infection

    Fungal nail infections are usually caused by an infection with skin fungi. They often affect the big toenails, which become brittle and discolored. Fungal nail infections rarely go on their own.

  • Postpartum depression

    Postpartum depression is one type of depression that can occur in women shortly after they give birth. Depressive symptoms and feeling very mixed emotions in relation to the baby are typical.

  • Endometrial (womb) cancer

    Endometrial (or womb) cancer is the most common cancer of the female reproductive organs with approximately 11,000 women being diagnosed each year in Germany.

  • Legal highs – designer drugs that are actually illegal

    Legal highs or new psychoactive substances are designer drugs that usually mimic well-known illegal drugs. Read on to discover the associated risks and the legislation that bans them.

  • Anemia

    Anemia is a shortage of the red blood pigment hemoglobin. Possible causes include an iron deficiency and blood loss. Read on to find out more about causes, treatment, and prevention.