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Can Kudzu, a Chinese Herb, Help Reduce Alcohol Consumption? (opens the original)
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Kudzu is marketed in dietary supplements as a natural remedy for a range of conditions, from alcohol cravings and menopausal symptoms to elevated blood glucose levels and inflammation. However, how strong is the evidence behind these claims, and what adverse effects might occur? Kudzu supplements primarily contain the root of Pueraria lobata or Pueraria montana var. lobata, a climbing plant native to East Asia and a member of the legume family. In traditional Chinese medicine, the dried root is
Oktoberfest: From Beer Tents to CT Scans and Vaccines (opens the original)
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Flu and COVID vaccinations right at Oktoberfest; blood tests and CT scans just a few meters from beer tents: Medical care at the Wiesn, the local name for Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, is expanding significantly in 2026. The plan is to provide preventive care and hospital-quality diagnostics to sites where millions of individuals gather over a short period. Last year’s figures illustrate the demand for medical care at Oktoberfest. In 2025, the medical service at Wiesn treated 7158 patients. Ab
Reptile Pets: Could Zoonotic Infections Be Overlooked? (opens the original)
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Snakes, bearded dragons, geckos, turtles, and other reptiles have become popular pets in Germany. Data from Germany’s pet industry associations indicate that the number of terrariums in German households has remained relatively stable since 2019, at about 1.2-1.3 million. The figure refers to terrariums, not the number of animals kept in them. Reptiles can carry microorganisms that are potentially pathogenic to humans without showing signs of illness. In humans, these pathogens can cause illness
Spermidine: Are Health Benefits Backed by Evidence? (opens the original)
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Protecting memory, preventing cardiovascular (CV) disease, and possibly extending life: Spermidine is marketed with broad health claims. This naturally occurring amine is of considerable biological interest. However, a significant gap remains between plausible antiaging mechanisms and proven clinical benefits. What does the evidence actually show? Spermidine is a naturally occurring polyamine. Together with putrescine and spermine, it plays a role in fundamental cellular processes, including cel
Lipedema: Liposuction Cuts Pain, but at What Cost? (opens the original)
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For the first time, a large randomized controlled trial has provided reliable evidence on liposuction for lipedema. Twelve months after treatment was completed, 68% of patients in the liposuction group achieved a clinically significant reduction in pain compared with 8% of those who received conservative therapy alone. However, this benefit is accompanied by a higher rate of adverse events. These findings come from the German LIPLEG study, funded by the Federal Joint Committee and published in T
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