Women should have a high fiber diet at an early age, because that obviously reduces their risk of breast cancer. This is indicated by the evaluation of data from the US Nurses ’Health Study II (NHS II). The US scientists evaluated data from almost 44,300 participants. Information from a well-validated questionnaire on the intake of fiber as adolescents and young adults was available for the study.

Reasons for bladder infection and what helps, especially in the cold season, it often occurs: bladder infection. Women are particularly affected. This has to do with the female anatomy. The disease can often be avoided. However, it is important to know the causes for this.

Firefighter Can Live Normal Life Again After Face Transplant A US firefighter who was severely burned 15 years ago during an operation can now live an almost normal life again. Last year, doctors had given him a new face, scalp, and ears.

Haemidrosis: 21-year-old woman sweats bloodA young woman from Italy sweats blood on her palms and face again and again. Doctors in Florence have now found that the 21-year-old suffers from haemidrosis. The causes of this extremely rare disease, which is also known as "blood sweat", have not yet been clarified exactly.

When we are slim, experts recommend that you should only weigh yourself once a week to lose weight, otherwise the daily fluctuations in weight will only make you feel bad. Perhaps it would be better to step on the scales much less often. Scientists have now found out which month we are the leanest.

Marital status with a significant impact on mortality risk Living in a stable partnership has a positive impact on health at various levels. According to a recent study, this also applies to the risk of premature death in patients with high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes or what is known as hyperlipidemia (increased cholesterol and triglyceride levels).