Breaking

The esophagus is an important organ that moves food into the stomach. If it needs to be removed due to illness, doctors have options to replace it. Those affected can then eat independently again - but with restrictions.Actor Heinz...

Ann Kristin Kreft had cancer as a teenager and Heribert Jürgens treated her. But she was no ordinary patient and preferred to get a motorcycle license rather than undergo surgery. The renowned doctor learned from the case how to...

Living without an esophagus is possible to a certain extent. But life without an esophagus comes with limitations.There are circumstances in life that require drastic measures. For example, if you suffer from esophageal cancer or a chemical burn in...

There are always drinks that are supposed to be really healthy. But are they really that good for the body? Here you can read which drinks are unhealthier than you think.Water is the best drink to quench thirst. But...

In the warm months it is important to drink enough water. The choice of drinks also plays a role.It is said that it is better to avoid coffee and tea in summer. But is there really any truth to...

Five years ago, Anne was diagnosed with a brain tumor. She was 36 at the time. Today, the 41-year-old encourages other sufferers through her social media channels.FOCUS online: You were diagnosed with a brain tumor five years ago. For...

Almost every third German has high blood pressure, according to the official figure. But as experts now warn, there are many more who do not know about their illness. Doctors are calling for measures to be taken to prevent...

Tele-emergency doctors could soon be the solution to the shortage of skilled workers in Lower Saxony. They help via video chat and thus relieve the burden on medical staff.In order to reduce the burden on the emergency services in...

Tele-emergency doctors could soon be the solution to the shortage of skilled workers in Lower Saxony. They help via video chat and thus relieve the burden on medical staff.In order to reduce the burden on the emergency services in...

After rapid weight loss, a doctor diagnosed Bella Johnston, then 14, with an eating disorder. The young woman suffers from a rare type of cancer that almost costs her life due to the misdiagnosis.The descriptions of the young Australian...