Health A7
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Disposable E-Cigarettes Can Be Returned
Starting July 1, 2026, kiosks, gas stations, vape shops and other retail outlets that sell e-cigarettes must accept used disposable…
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Climate Change: The Rottenburg University of Forestry and the Forest of the Future
Heat, drought, water scarcity—the consequences of climate change are impossible to ignore. Experts at the Rottenburg University of Forestry (Tübingen…
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UV Index: When Protection Is Needed
UV radiation cannot be seen or felt. Nevertheless, it can damage the skin and eyes and, in the long term,…
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New Costs for People with Statutory Health Insurance
The GKV Contribution Rate Stabilization Act (GKV-Beitragssatzstabilisierungsgesetz) will change the rules for people with statutory health insurance. For many of…
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Unfit for work whilst abroad: report it correctly straight away
It’s a nuisance to fall seriously ill whilst on holiday. The good news is that a sick note issued abroad…
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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…