Happy or sad? Mona Lisa's smile is clearer than expectedThe "Mona Lisa" by Leonardo da Vinci is perhaps the most famous painting in the world. It was created over 500 years ago. And the discussion about what the woman's smile in the oil painting means is almost as long: is she sad or happy?
Meningitis: Brain-dead woman gives birth to a healthy child and dies Around two years ago, a woman in Poland who had been brain-dead for almost two months gave birth to a healthy baby. At that time, experts spoke of a medical sensation. A similar case from Berlin is now reported.
Doctors are examining the effects of vitamin D supplements There have recently been contradicting statements about the positive effects of taking vitamin D supplements. Researchers have now found that vitamin D supplements do not prevent disease in the majority of people.
Carrier of dangerous diseases: How to protect yourself from ticks Whoever wanders through the forest and fields in the warm season should beware of ticks. The small bloodsuckers, which can be active at the beginning of spring and into late autumn, are known to transmit dangerous diseases such as TBE or Lyme disease.
Detoxification: How useful is a detox cure? Teas, smoothies, mueslis: All kinds of products are now also available for detox cures. Detox is "in". Such cures are supposed to detoxify the body. They can also help you lose weight. But what's wrong with the new trend? Healthy fasting and detoxification If people want to reduce their body weight, they often try different diet programs that, for example, tend to avoid carbohydrates or fat.
Additional term homeopathy is to be abolished. While some people adore homeopathy, critics call the treatment method charlatanism or "esoteric salvation". Experts are now calling for the abolition of the additional term "homeopathy". Does homeopathy work?