Isotretinoin Nase kleiner
  • Aesthetic Surgery & Dermatology
  • Beauty

Does Isotretinoin Microdosing Shrink the Nose? What Dermatologists Say About the Beauty Trend

Isotretinoin for acne — and a slimmer nose? The medication is being hyped on social media as a beauty hack. Dermatologist Dr. Elisabeth Zott explains what isotretinoin can actually change about the nose.

Christine Bürg & Marianne Waldenfels

Dr. med. Elisabeth Zott-Schuhmachers

With

Dr. med. Elisabeth Zott-Schuhmachers

Frau bei einer Yogaübung
  • Health
  • Body

Yoga for Better Sleep: 4 Poses to Calm Body and Mind

Exhausted in the evening but your mind just won't quiet down? Yoga may help you unwind and make it easier to fall asleep. Here's what studies show about its effects on sleep — plus four calming poses to try before bed.

Birgitta Dunckel

Gehirn Pause Gedächtnis Kreise auf dem Wasser Ruhe
  • Mind
  • Health

Ten Minutes of Doing Nothing: Can It Really Improve Memory?

Not sleeping, not scrolling — just doing nothing: Brief periods of rest may be more valuable for our brains than we think. New research suggests our memory may benefit from doing less.

Marianne Waldenfels

Eier gegen Demenz
  • Food
  • Health

Can an Egg a Day Protect the Brain From Dementia? What New Studies Show

The breakfast egg as brain food? A new analysis involving nearly 100,000 people points to a surprising link: eating eggs regularly could help keep the brain sharp well into old age. Here’s what the research shows — and what role choline may play

Marianne Waldenfels

Ballaststoffe wichtig Linsen Leinsamen
  • Health
  • Food

Fiber: Why 30 Grams a Day Makes a Difference

While everyone is talking about protein, fiber is often overlooked — even though its effects reach far beyond the gut. Biochemist Dr. Maren Kemper explains what fiber does in the body, how it interacts with the microbiome, and how much we actually need.

Marianne Waldenfels

Gesichtslähmung
  • ENT medicine
  • Health

Sudden Facial Paralysis: What Causes It – and How Good Are the Chances of Recovery?

One side of the face is suddenly paralyzed, the corner of the mouth droops, and the eye can no longer close properly: facial palsy can strike without any warning. ENT specialist Prof. Christopher Bohr explains the chances of recovery and why prompt evaluation is so important

Christine Bürg & Marianne Waldenfels

Prof. Dr. Christopher Bohr, HNO-Medizin, Regensburg, HNO, Hals-, Nasen-, Ohrenarzt

An interview with

Prof. Dr. Christopher Bohr

GLP Spritze Ozempic Wegovy Microdosing
  • Health

Ozempic Microdosing: Can You Lose Weight With a Mini Dose?

A mini dose of Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro is said to promote weight loss while reducing side effects. Endocrinologist Dr. Alexandra Schoeneich explains what’s behind the microdosing trend – and where its medical limits lie.

Christine Bürg & Marianne Waldenfels

Dr Alexandra Schoeneich Endokrinologie München

With

Dr. med. Alexandra Schoeneich

When Stress Makes You Sick
  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Mental Health
  • Podcast
  • Health

When Stress Makes You Sick

Feel good, live better: In this podcast episode, Prof. Dr. Uwe Nixdorff explains the devastating effects of stress — and how you can protect yourself.

Christine Bürg

Prof Dr Uwe Nixdorff Kardiologie Düsseldorf

An interview with

Prof. Dr. Uwe Nixdorff

Frau hält sich Handgelenk
  • Women's Health
  • Health

Why Do Joints Hurt During Menopause – and What Helps?

Aching knees, stiff fingers, painful hips: joint problems are surprisingly common during menopause. What hormones have to do with it – and what can help.

Sharon Burbat

Cannabis Pflanzen CBD Öl
  • Health
  • Mind

CBD Oil for Stress, Pain, and Sleep: Does It Really Work?

CBD oil has gone from niche product to wellness staple, marketed as a gentle, natural remedy. But many of its promised benefits don't hold up to scientific scrutiny — and new questions are emerging about its safety.

Sharon Burbat