Fipronil discovered in organic eggs in German retail!

Of FITBOOK | Jun 12, 2018 11:11 am The insecticide fipronil has again been detected in eggs from the Netherlands. Eggs have to be taken off the shelves in six federal states. How did the poison get back into the food chain after last year’s scandal? Eggs from the Netherlands contaminated with the insecticide fipronil […]

Can I get monkeypox at the gym?

By Martin Lewicki | Aug 23, 2022 at 4:03 p.m Monkeypox has been rampant in Germany for months. Although there is now a vaccination against it, only a few Germans have been protected so far. A study has now examined how high the risk of infection with monkeypox is through contaminated surfaces. According to the […]

Should pregnant women avoid paracetamol?

Of Laura Pomer | September 18, 2019 at 3:50 p.m If the symptoms are very severe, pregnant women sometimes cannot avoid taking painkillers. For such cases, paracetamol has so far been considered a safe choice. But now researchers are warning of developmental disorders in the unborn child as a result of the drug. Expectant mothers […]

The underestimated factor for a long life

Of FITBOOK | September 22, 2020 at 9:00 p.m A healthy diet, exercise and adequate sleep are known to contribute to a healthy lifestyle. What is often underestimated: the importance of social contacts for life expectancy. FITBOOK shows how much truth there is in the term «healthy togetherness». Experiences with friends and acquaintances, made possible […]

The most important heat tips for seniors

Of FITBOOK | Jul 27, 2018 6:59 am The persistent heat can become a burden, especially for older people. It is imperative that you drink enough. Experts from geriatric medicine explain how this is best done and what else needs to be considered. High temperatures bother many people. Older people in particular have to struggle: […]