Any medication can have both desirable effects and unwanted side effects. But what should you do if you suffer from unwanted side effects? This video provides some answers. In addition, our new web page offers plenty of information about the benefits and risks of drugs and provides facts on how medi
Whether fennel, silverweed, or horehound, the medicinal effect of many plants has been proven. Author: ZDF/Terra X/ Story House Productions/ Jochen Ruderer, Jens Afflerbach/ Jürgen Rehberg, Arsenij Gusev/ Franziska Menz, Ronald Rist/ Fritz Göran Vöpel, Martin Wolkinger, Stefan Matlik Tranlation a
How do you know if the chemicals in the stuff you use and eat are safe? Only a small fraction of the thousands of chemicals in use today have been thoroughly tested for safety. Part of the problem is that how we test chemicals now is slow, expensive, and relies an awful lot on animal testing. How
Don't know exactly what to keep in mind when stocking your medicine cabinet? This simpleshow explains the most important basics. Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/mysimpleshow This video was created by one of our volunteer authors to support the campaign "Goal 3 - Good Health and W
Today, medicine is seen as an authority and a sacred institution. But like any institution, it has a dark past. The story of Dr. Ignaz Semmelweis shows how medicine was terribly wrong and how the poor judgment of the doctors cost many women their lives. In 19th-century Vienna, the young doctor was r
Learn how to prepare Avalanche Safety! This video briefly explains what factors to take into consideration when preparing for a skiing or snowboarding trip in areas exposed to avalanches. Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/mysimpleshow Authors: Nikolaus Kramheller, Lisa-Marie Grimme
Avalanche Safety is essential for survival while you’re in the mountains in winter. This video briefly explains how to behave and react in case of an avalanche accident while skiing or snowboarding. Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/mysimpleshow Authors: Nikolaus Kramheller, Lisa-
What are the potential health risks of vaping? Please check the Further Information below for links to more information and resources on vaping and e-cigs. And don't forget to join the conversation in the comments. The Risk Bites Team: Andrew Maynard David Faulkner Alyssa Berry Risk Bites is sup
How do you go about avoiding becoming infected by a harmful airborne virus like COVID-19 -- especially if you're a student heading back to campus? There are, of course, a number of blindingly obvious ways to do this. However, because so many people seem to have forgotten them, I thought it worth p
What is Autophagy and why was it awarded the 2016 Nobel Price in Physiology or Medicine? Recycling makes it possible to reuse many valuable substances such as old electronics, fruit and vegetable waste, plastic, and paper. But our own cells have waste of their own. How does our built-in waste dispos
Gaining relevant job experience, especially in the medical field, will help you stand out in your university Medicine application and throughout the interview process. However, gaining relevant job experience is a lengthy process. Richard Evans, founder of the Profs, shares his top tips based on hi
Airplane safety starts with the construction of aircrafts. Every defect that could occur is already taken into account during construction. All safety-relevant systems or components are available at least twice. Author: ZDF/3sat/nano/docuvista/A. Leuschner/M. Wurtscheid/H. Müller/S.Reeh/Maximilian
