News from the world of medicine
Beware of tonsil surgeries
Do tonsils really have to be removed? People who have undergone such an operation are more likely to develop respiratory diseases. A study found that they are more susceptible to infections and allergies later on. Scientists therefore advise people to think carefully about having their tonsils surgically removed.
Smoking is bad for your ears
Smokers not only damage their airways and blood vessels, but apparently also put their hearing at risk. The risk of hearing loss increases with every cigarette. This is what Japanese researchers discovered in an eight-year study in Tokyo with over 50,000 participants.
Recognized disease: online gaming addiction
Excessive PC or video gaming is now considered a disease according to the new WHO list. Gaming disorder or online gaming addiction is included in the new catalog, it comes just behind gambling - which is also an addiction.
Mangoes are healthy!
US researchers have found that the fruit aids digestion and protects our blood vessels - so eat a mango a day. Tip: Put some freshly ground pepper on a cool mango, this emphasizes the peppery note of the fruit and tastes wonderful!
Are you familiar with Anton's syndrome?
Those affected have become blind due to damage to the cerebral cortex, but do not understand this and describe themselves as seeing. The brain provides them with invented images. The reason is a stroke.
Sex really does keep you young
People who have sex three times a week look seven years younger on average - a natural anti-ageing remedy that saves on expensive creams!
Only 45 percent of young girls vaccinated against HPV
Vaccination against the human papilloma virus (HPV) protects young women against precursors of cervical cancer. However, although it is recommended by the World Health Organization, no side effects are to be expected and its effectiveness has been proven, only 45 percent of girls up to the age of 17 have been vaccinated. The health insurance fund even covers the costs up to the age of 17.
Risk of skin cancer in men increased by ASS
Regular use of acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) almost doubles the risk of skin cancer in men! However, this does not apply to women. Nevertheless, men should definitely not stop taking ASA to thin their blood and thus prevent a stroke or heart attack. Instead, according to the scientists, it is advisable to check the skin regularly and avoid the sun and solarium.
Stress in childhood shortens life
Alarming news from the German Society for Psychosomatic Medicine: if children are exposed to stress, e.g. due to divorce, this is detrimental to their health. As adults, they have an increased risk of depression, eating disorders, diabetes, lung and heart disease. This shortens their life expectancy by 15 to 20 years!
Obesity: why obese people eat more
The production of energy from glucose (sugar) is greatly reduced in the brains of overweight people, researchers at the University of Lübeck have discovered. The impaired energy production could be an explanation for the frequent lack of satiety in overweight people - which is why they eat larger quantities.
Mammography: get through it better with exercise
Many women find breast examinations on the X-ray machine unpleasant and even painful. Exercise before the mammogram helps to get through the pain better. This was the result of a Brazilian study. It is best to do stretching exercises with your arms.
Painkillers: influence on our feelings
Painkillers not only help when it hurts - they also influence our feelings. For example, scientists from Ohio State University found that the ability to feel empathy towards others is severely impaired.
Burning feet syndrome due to vitamin B5 deficiency
Feet burn, itch or tingle. Swelling and discoloration of the skin may also occur. This is usually caused by a deficiency of vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) and magnesium.