Health A7
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Social Media: Recognising Risks and Supporting Children
Social media can become a serious burden for many young people if they lose control over their use and it…
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Help for young people who are victims of bullying
Bullying amongst young people is a widespread social problem. According to a 2025 study by ‘Aktion Mensch’, 71 per cent…
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Reporting sick to the Jobcentre: Rights and obligations
Illness can raise many questions for people receiving basic income support: Do I have to inform the Jobcentre? What happens…
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Interacting with People Who Are Visually Impaired
How do you interact with people who are visually impaired? Do you offer to help? And how? What may sometimes…
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Heat and drought: Western Europe experiences a record-breaking June
June 2026 was the hottest June on record in Western Europe. This was reported by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO),…
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Anyone who works with food needs a certificate
Some refugees who want to work in restaurants need a certificate from the public health department. Before that, they must…
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ADAC Warns of Heat in Cars
The Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club (ADAC) warns against leaving children, animals, older adults, or people with limited mobility in cars during…
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Tips for protecting yourself from the heat
From 15 June, temperatures are forecast to rise above 30 degrees. Prolonged exposure to heat can be harmful to your…
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Microplastics: Health risk currently considered low
Microplastics can now be found almost everywhere: in the air, in the soil, in food, in Arctic sea ice and…
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Oak processionary moth: keep your distance
The oak processionary moth is active again. According to the Baden-Württemberg Forestry Research Institute (FVA), the caterpillars are currently in…
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Training for Refugees to become Everyday Support Workers in Tübingen
Workers in nursing homes are urgently needed. Therefore, the City of Tübingen is once again offering a course for refugees…
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Smoking Ban Expanded in Baden-Württemberg
On June 1, 2026, a new law protecting non-smokers went into effect in Baden-Württemberg. Smoking is no longer permitted in…
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General anaesthesia at the dentist: when does the health insurance cover the cost?
Some children are so terrified of the dentist that they can only be treated under general anaesthesia. In many cases,…
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Tap water is clean
In Germany, you can drink tap water without any worries. “Tap water is the most strictly monitored foodstuff,” say Tübingen’s…
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The “KinG” project promotes children’s health
Chips instead of peppers, sweets instead of a fresh orange: children often don’t particularly like healthy food. A project run…
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Proper behavior in the countryside
Spring is not only the time for walks, bike rides, and outdoor activities, but also a time when agricultural work…
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When the pollen is in the air: tips for everyday life
Your nose is runny or blocked. Your eyes are red and itchy. For some allergy sufferers, the lungs react to…
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Saba: Digital support for mental health
In today’s world, many people―particularly migrants―face mental health and social challenges. The IPSO Saba app offers simple and free support…
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Dental Prosthetics: Financial Assistance for Low-Income Individuals
Dental Prosthetics can be quite expensive, because even with health insurance, patients often have to pay a significant portion out…
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Free Exercise Program at the Old Botanical Garden
People aged 50 and older can once again exercise together for free twice a week during the warmer months. “Staying…
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Support for families in the district of Tübingen
What support services are available in the district of Tübingen? The District Office provides information on this on its website…
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Practical everyday tips using pictures
The Stuttgart-based association “Bild und Sprache” offers resources on its website https://www.medi-bild.de that use pictures to support language acquisition and…
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Reliable information on health topics on the internet
Many people turn to the internet when they have questions about health. But not every source is reputable. That is…
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Is supplementary dental insurance worth it?
Is it reasonable to pay 30 to 50 euros per month for supplementary dental insurance—especially if, over the course of…
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How to protect yourself from knockout drops at parties
You can’t smell them, you can’t taste them, but they can really mess with partygoers: anyone who is drugged with…
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Help for the Injured in Iran from Afar
Iranians with gunshot wounds or broken bones do not go to state hospitals. They have to fear being arrested there.…
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No more nitrous oxide for children and adolescents soon
Nitrous oxide will soon be banned for children and adolescents. They will then be prohibited from buying or possessing the…
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Learning German despite visual impairment
By Oleksandr MaishevGermany is a country where language opens doors. It creates job opportunities, facilitates encounters and helps people become…
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Influenza and Covid-19: New vaccination season has begun
Those who wish to reduce their risk of contracting influenza and other infectious diseases can now get vaccinated free of…
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Muslim pastoral care in Germany
In Germany, there are two important services for Muslim pastoral care: Seelsorge-BW in Baden-Württemberg and MuTeS nationwide. Both help people…
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Early detection of cervical cancer
In Germany, women with statutory health insurance are entitled to an annual preventive examination by their gynecologist from the age…
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Office must pay health insurance contributions
At least in one case, the office must now pay after all: In summary proceedings, the Heilbronn Social Court has…
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Refugio is looking for language mediators
Refugio is a psychosocial center for traumatized refugees. The independent association cares for those affected and their families. Translation is…
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“Syla”: Advice for Ukrainian women in need
The association “Frauen helfen Frauen e.V. Tübingen” (Women Helping Women Tübingen) offers confidential and free counseling in Tübingen for women…
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Swimming: Rules also apply in quarry ponds
You are allowed to swim in lakes – unless it is expressly forbidden. This is regulated by the Water Act…
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Medical referral valid for entire treatment
A clinic in Tübingen demanded that a refugee obtain a new referral for the new quarter—even though only a hand…
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Parents: Taking the baby to the playgroup
When a baby is born, most families are overjoyed. However, this can be very stressful for mothers. Meetings with friends…
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When exhibitionists harass women
It happens time and time again – as recently at the Hirschauer Baggersee: a man exposes himself to a woman…
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Electronic patient records introduced everywhere
by Bernhard Kirschner Since the end of April, electronic patient records have been available nationwide for people with statutory health…
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Lecture series on the war in Ukraine
The Slavic Seminar at the University of Tübingen is focusing on the war in Ukraine in its summer semester event…
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Medicines for children‘s hospital in Rivne
Medicines worth €10,000 are on their way from Tübingen to a children’s hospital in Rivne in northwestern Ukraine. Together with…
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Vaccinations protect your own life and the lives of others
Vaccinations can prevent diseases and save lives. That is why, from Sunday, April 27, to Saturday, May 3, there will…
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Sick at work: what matters
Fever, headache, bronchitis, nausea – if you’re ill, you can’t work. Employees must adhere to a few rules to ensure…
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Dental fillings only without amalgam
Since the beginning of this year, dentists throughout the EU are no longer allowed to use amalgam fillings in their…
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What to do after an accident
An accident can happen at any time and without warning. According to the ADAC automobile club, statistically there is an…
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In Baden-Württemberg, many ticks are lurking.
The entire state of Baden-Württemberg, except for the urban district of Heilbronn, is a tick risk area. These arachnids have…
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Polio viruses in wastewater: Minister advises checking vaccination status
Polioviruses have also been detected in wastewater in Baden-Württemberg. This was announced by the State Ministry of Health and referred…
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How hijab and niqab affect the absorption of vitamin D
By Oula Mahfouz and Arne Schick1 Vitamin D is a crucial nutrient for the formation and maintenance of healthy bones…