A person's optimal physical and mental state is often the foundation for a long life. This category includes articles on related topics, such as the organism, musculoskeletal system, alternative medicine, pharmaceuticals, and others.
Over-the-counter medications and their toxicity
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The fact that people die from heavy alcohol abuse or an overdose of hard drugs is probably no news to any society. But what if a pathology report suddenly reveals that the cause of death is liver failure due to a paracetamol overdose? Actual cases in Germany demonstrate that some of the approximately 30,0003 over-the-counter medications and active ingredients can even be fatal.
Unhealthy nutrition as a business
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In humans, the gut and brain are connected via the enteric nervous system (relating to the small intestine). It's no wonder, then, that they interact. The enteric nervous system transmits information between the brain and the digestive tract via millions of nerve cells. The beneficial and important bacteria in the digestive tract are key components in converting fiber, i.e., poorly digestible foods, into usable nutrients. The majority of these bacteria in the human body are found in the large intestine.
Zolgensma - The most expensive drug in the world
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Immense research costs for a small user-group. There's no other explanation for the over 2 million euros (including VAT) in therapy costs for one person.
The best-selling non-prescription drug in Germany
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As you might expect, painkillers are popular among the population. As the research company Statista has summarized, painkillers are expected to generate sales of over 922 million euros in Germany by 2029. According to their analysts, Germany has seen solid growth in the painkiller market in recent years.
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