Criticism of the study: no lower mortality due to more fat and fewer carbohydrates Recently, an international study came to the conclusion that a diet with a high intake of carbohydrates and low fat increases the risk of death. The authors advocated revising existing dietary recommendations.

Dangerous dengue fever: Thailand holidaymakers should protect themselves from mosquitos Anyone planning their vacation in Thailand should definitely consider mosquito repellent when preparing their travel. Because dengue fever cases are currently piling up in the Southeast Asian country. The dangerous disease is also common in other countries in the region.

Flu wave overflows Germany: clinics overcrowded In Germany, the flu rages. According to the Robert Koch Institute, it has already claimed 562 lives - and the number of unreported cases is probably much higher. 261 of them killed the “Yamagata” virus. Some clinics reject patients due to overcrowding.

Cannabis use increases risk of schizophrenia In Germany, a law was passed just a few days ago that makes it easier for seriously ill people to access cannabis as a medicine. An international team of researchers is now reporting that consuming marijuana poses health risks.

Certain bacteria in the gut affect the success of cancer treatment There are several reasons why certain therapies are not very effective against cancer. Of course, this also applies to the treatment of skin cancer and other types of cancer. Even new therapies for treatment do not seem to work in a quarter of the diseases.

A glass of honey-water every day can prevent diseases Honey has been a natural remedy for thousands of years. Honey can help with infectious diseases and relieve symptoms. Few people know, however, that a mixture of lukewarm water and honey in particular increases the effect.