Physical health

Healthy teeth

Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Soziale Dienste Bielefeld gGmbH

Sick teeth and the loss of teeth can often be avoided. This clip shows how dentists take care of teeth and how you can brush your teeth correctly.

Diabetes and your eyes

Bundesärztekammer

Diabetes can cause damage to the retina of your eyes. Here you can find out what the risk factors and warning signs are and how damage to the retina is treated or can be prevented.

Treatment of type 2 diabetes

Bundesärztekammer

What symptoms help me identify type 2 diabetes? What are the consequences of this disease and how can it be treated? Find out how a healthy diet and sensible lifestyle can enable you to live with diabetes, even without the need for medication.

HIV Facts and Myths

Bundesinstitut für Öffentliche Gesundheit

This brochure provides information about the transmission of HIV infection and offers suggestions on protection from AIDS.

Coronary heart disease – What is that?

Bundesärztekammer

Chronic coronary heart disease is a serious illness. Here you can find information on how the disease develops, treatment options and preventive measures.

Sudden back pain – What can I do?

Ärztliches Zentrum für Qualität in der Medizin (ÄZQ)

What would help someone suffering from lower back pain and what might be the cause? This flyer provides information on how to deal with sudden back pain, treatment options and preventive measures.

Chronic Back Pain - Aktivly Handlingpersistent Back Pain

Bundesärztekammer

This handout gives people with chronic (lower) back pain an overview of potential treatment options and includes tips on what you can do for a healthy back.

Tuberculosis - A current topic as well in Germany

Bundesärztekammer

Here you can find information on tuberculosis, one of the most common infectious diseases worldwide. Find out what symptoms can occur, which treatment options are available and what you need to consider during treatment.

COPD

Bundesärztekammer

Here you can find information on the clinical picture of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), on possible risk factors and on its treatment.

COPD exacerbation

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In the case of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), it is possible for persons to experience an acute worsening of their health status from time to time. Specialists refer to this as “exacerbation”. This fact sheet gives some important tips on how to recognise this emergency situation and correctly respond to this threatening condition.

Antibiotics – what you should know

Bundesärztekammer

This fact sheet explains how antibiotics work and what you should remember when you take them.

Resistance to Antibiotics

Bundesärztekammer

Here you can find information on how resistance to antibiotics develops and what you can do to prevent it.

Safe medical treatment - HOW TO TAKE MEDICINES SAFELY

Bundesärztekammer

It is not always easy to take medicines as prescribed. This fact sheet tells you how to take medicinal products safely.

Medicines – Am I taking too many pills?

Bundesärztekammer

This fact sheet explains why patients are given many different medicinal products and the risks involved when several medicines are taken at the same time.

Medical rehabilitation through German Pension Insurance: Support for People with Chronic Illness

Ethno-Medizinisches Zentrum e.V.

Medical rehabilitation helps chronically ill persons to reduce the effects of their illness. The guide provides information about the steps involved, how to file an application and answers frequently asked questions.

Medical rehabilitation through German Pension Insurance: Support for adolescents who children and adolescents with chronic illness (version for young people)

Ethno-Medizinisches Zentrum e.V.

Medical rehabilitation offers children and adolescents with chronic illness targeted support to improve their physical and mental health. This guide was written for children and adolescents and answers frequently asked questions.

Borreliosis

Bundesinstitut für Öffentliche Gesundheit

Borreliosis, also known as Lyme disease, is primarily transmitted by ticks. Here you find information about infection, treatment and protection against borreliosis.

TBE (tick-borne encephalitis)

Bundesinstitut für Öffentliche Gesundheit

TBE is an inflammation of the brain and brain membranes that is caused by a virus. This sheet provides information about infection, treatment and protection against TBE.

Flu (Influenza)

Bundesinstitut für Öffentliche Gesundheit

The real flu, also referred to as influenza, is an acute disease of the respiratory system. Here you find information about infection, treatment and protection against the flu.

Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD)

Bundesinstitut für Öffentliche Gesundheit

HFMD is caused by viruses and its symptoms include a rash in or around the mouth, on the palms of the hands and on the soles of the feet. This sheet provides information on transmission, infection and treatment.

Hepatitis A

Bundesinstitut für Öffentliche Gesundheit

Hepatitis A is a liver infection that is caused by a virus. This sheet provides information about infection, treatment and protection against hepatitis A.

Whoopting cough (pertussis)

Bundesinstitut für Öffentliche Gesundheit

Whooping cough (pertussis) is a respiratory infection. It is caused by bacteria and is highly contagious. Here you find information about infection, treatment and protection against whooping cough.

Scabies

Bundesinstitut für Öffentliche Gesundheit

Scabies is a contagious human skin infection caused by the itch mite. Here you find information about infection, treatment and protection against this disease.

Legionella

Bundesinstitut für Öffentliche Gesundheit

Legionella are bacteria that cause different symptoms in persons, from flu-like ones to severe pneumonia. This sheet provides information about infection, treatment and protection against Legionella.

Measels

Bundesinstitut für Öffentliche Gesundheit

Measles is caused by viruses and is highly contagious. In Germany, vaccinations have ensured that measles infections are now much less common. Here you find information about measles infection, symptoms and vaccination.

Meningococcal

Bundesinstitut für Öffentliche Gesundheit

Meningococcal infection is a severe disease that can become life-threatening within just a few hours. It can cause meningitis or a bloodstream infection. Here you find information about infection, the symptoms of and protection against meningococcal disease.

Mumps

Bundesinstitut für Öffentliche Gesundheit

Mumps is an infectious disease which is particularly characterised by inflammation and swelling of the parotid glands. This sheet provides information about infection, symptoms and protection against this disease.

Noroviruses

Bundesinstitut für Öffentliche Gesundheit

Noroviruses occur around the world and usually cause gastrointestinal problems Here you find information about infection, treatment and protection against noroviruses.

Ringel rubella

Bundesinstitut für Öffentliche Gesundheit

Ringel rubella are caused by a virus and usually manifest as a mild flu-like illness with a rash. This sheets provides information about infection, treatment and protection against ringel rubella.

Rubella

Bundesinstitut für Öffentliche Gesundheit

Rubella is caused by viruses and is highly contagious. The illness can include a rash and flu-like symptoms. Here you find information about infection, treatment and protection against rubella.

Rotaviruses

Bundesinstitut für Öffentliche Gesundheit

Rotaviruses are one of the most common causes of gastrointestinal illnesses in small children and are highly contagious. This sheet informs about infection, treatment and protection against rotaviruses.

Salmonella

Bundesinstitut für Öffentliche Gesundheit

Salmonella is a typical food-borne infection that causes diarrhoea. Here you find information about infection, treatment and protection against Salmonella.

Scarlet Fever

Bundesinstitut für Öffentliche Gesundheit

Scarlet fever is one of the most common bacterial childhood infections. In most cases, it causes throat inflammation and a skin rash. This sheet provides information about infection, treatment and protection against scarlet fever.

Tuberculosis

Bundesinstitut für Öffentliche Gesundheit

Tuberculosis is caused by bacteria. The pathogens mostly affect the lungs, where the first symptom they produce includes coughing, but can also invade almost any other organ. This sheet provides information about infection, treatment and protection against tuberculosis.

Chickenpox/ Shingles

Bundesinstitut für Öffentliche Gesundheit

Chickenpox infection usually occurs in childhood and manifests as fever and an itchy rash. Once the patient has recovered, the virus remains dormant in the body and can reactivate many years later, causing shingles. Here you find information about infection, treatment and protection against these diseases.

AIDS and HIV - Current Knowledge, Protection and Treatment

Ethno-Medizinisches Zentrum e.V.

This guide provides information on HIV and AIDS, prevention measures and therapy options as well as other topics including safer sex/drug use, contraception and pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections (STI), tuberculosis and viral hepatitis.

tip doc HIV

TipDoc

The tip doc documentation aids support the communication between medical professionals and patients. Here you find information about HIV infection, symptoms, treatment and background.

Good to know: Diphtheria

Ethnomedizinisches Zentrum e.V.

Diphtheria is caused by bacteria and can affect the respiratory tract or the skin. This infectious disease can have serious consequences and, if untreated, be fatal even today. This brochure informs about infection and transmission routes as well as about treatment and vaccination.

Headache Diary

Deutsche Migräne- und Kopfschmerzgesellschaft e.V.

It can be hard to recall specific details experienced in connection with headaches or migraine days or weeks after the event. Logging major symptoms and other important facts in a headache diary can help to answer relevant questions. This helps with diagnosis and treatment.

Dealing with respiratory distress

Bundesministerium für Gesundheit

This infographic uses simple drawings to show what you can do to alleviate respiratory distress.

What helps with a cough

Bundesministerium für Gesundheit

This infographic gives easy-to-follow tips against a cough.

What helps with voice disorders

Bundesministerium für Gesundheit

This infographic gives easy tips on what helps against voice disorders.

What helps with memory & concentration problems

Bundesministerium für Gesundheit

This infographic shows what can help with memory and concentration problems.

What helps with sleep disorders

Bundesministerium für Gesundheit

This infographic gives simple tips on what helps against sleep disorders.

Stress diary - template for printout

Bundesministerium für Gesundheit

A stress diary can help Long COVID patients experiencing tiredness and fatigue listen to their body and gradually increase their activities over time. The Borg scale helps them rate how strenuous they find an activity.

Eating Disorders – How is the person affected getting on?

Bundesinstitut für Öffentliche Gesundheit

Eating disorders are serious illnesses that must be treated. Professional education is vital to recognise signs of anorexia, bulimia or binge-eating disorder. This video gives an insight into the subjective perspectives of those affected and points to existing support services.

Eating Disorders – What influences parents, friends and the environment?

Bundesinstitut für Öffentliche Gesundheit

Eating disorders are serious illnesses that must be treated. Professional education is vital to recognise signs of anorexia, bulimia or binge-eating disorder. This video provides insights into the subjective perspectives of parents, friends and other people close to those affected and discusses potential support services.

Eating Disorders – What does that mean and what should be done?

Bundesinstitut für Öffentliche Gesundheit

Eating disorders are serious illnesses that must be treated. Professional education is vital to recognise signs of anorexia, bulimia or binge-eating disorder. This video provides easy-to-understand professional information on the different disease patterns and gives advice about contact points for those affected and their relatives.

Preventing Infections

Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Soziale Dienste Bielefeld gGmbH

Infections are a serious risk and can cause diseases like tuberculosis, measles or diarrhea. This movie shows, how one can protect from infections and what a sick person has to do to become healthy and to prevent others from infection.

Explanatory videos on diabetes

Deutsche Diabetes Gesellschaft

These videos convey important information about the illness and its symptoms as well as prevention and treatment.

Climate Change and Health – When heat turns into a risk

Bundesärztekammer

Here you can read about the possible consequences of
heat and how you can comfortably get through hot days.

Sun. Heat. Protection! Tips for hot days

Landesamt für Gesundheit und Arbeitsschutz

This flyer contains important tips on how to stay safe in the heat and provides information about first-aid measures in an emergency.

Prediabetes subtypes

diabinfo - Das Diabetesportal

There are many causes of diabetes and the health consequences are diverse. The discovery of six prediabetes subtypes allows the risk of those affected developing diabetes to be estimated with more precision.

Possible complications of obesity

diabinfo - Das Diabetesportal

Oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT): 2-stage blood sugar test for pregnant women

diabinfo - Das Diabetesportal

The gestational diabetes test is part of the standard program for expectant mothers and is carried out in cases with risk factors, such as obesity or high blood pressure.

What increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases for those with diabetes?

diabinfo - Das Diabetesportal

Prevent the complications of diabetes

diabinfo - Das Diabetesportal

Risk factors for type 2 diabetes

diabinfo - Das Diabetesportal

Where in the body can the long-term consequences of diabetes develop?

diabinfo - Das Diabetesportal

Symptoms of high blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia) and ketoacidosis

diabinfo - Das Diabetesportal

Care for your feet

diabinfo - Das Diabetesportal

This graphic provides information about the right type of care for those with diabetes.

Measuring blood sugar levels: How does it work?

diabinfo - Das Diabetesportal

This information sheet is a step-by-step guide to blood sugar measurement.

Injecting insulin with a pen: How does it work?

diabinfo - Das Diabetesportal

This fact sheet explains how to inject insulin with a pen.

Adenoviruses

Bundesinstitut für Öffentliche Gesundheit

Adenoviruses are a group of pathogens that cause many diseases. The information in this leaflet only refers to diseases of the conjunctiva and the cornea.

Clostridium difficile

Bundesinstitut für Öffentliche Gesundheit

Clostridium difficile is a bacterium that is found in the environment and in the intestines of people and animals. In certain cases, it can cause intestinal inflammation. This fact sheet provides information about infection, treatment and how to keep safe.

Ebola Virus Disease

Bundesinstitut für Öffentliche Gesundheit

Ebola virus disease (EVD) is a serious infectious disease. This fact sheet informs you about infection and symptoms as well as how to protect yourself from Ebola.

EHEC

Bundesinstitut für Öffentliche Gesundheit

These bacteria are found in the intestines of ruminants. If such bacteria are transmitted to humans, they may cause diarrhoeal diseases, in some cases accompanied by severe complications. This fact sheet informs you on how EHEC are transmitted and how to protect yourself.

Campylobacter

Bundesinstitut für Öffentliche Gesundheit

Campylobacter are bacteria that cause infectious illnesses with diarrhoea. This fact sheet informs you about infection, symptoms and how to keep safe.

Hantaviruses

Bundesinstitut für Öffentliche Gesundheit

These viruses are transmitted through rodents and can cause symptoms including fever, headaches, stomach and back pain as well as nausea and diarrhoea. This fact sheet provides information about modes of infection, symptoms and ways to protect yourself.

MERS coronavirus

Bundesinstitut für Öffentliche Gesundheit

MERS is the name given to an infection of the respiratory system where the course of infection can vary widely. Here you can get information about infection, transmission and how to protect yourself.

Mpox

Bundesinstitut für Öffentliche Gesundheit

Mpox is a rare viral disease caused by the Mpox virus (monkeypox virus). The information sheet provides an overview of the routes of infection, symptoms as well as vaccination and advises you on what to do when you fall ill.

MRGN

Bundesinstitut für Öffentliche Gesundheit

MRGN is the collective term for several bacteria that are all resistant to antibiotics. People in poor health are most at risk from these bacteria. Click here to learn more about transmission as well as symptoms and treatment.

RSV

Bundesinstitut für Öffentliche Gesundheit

The respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a virus that affects the respiratory tract. The symptoms of an infection are mostly similar to those of a common cold. Click here to learn more about the symptoms as well as prevention and treatment.

West Nile Fever

Bundesinstitut für Öffentliche Gesundheit

West Nile fever is a viral infection transmitted to humans by mosquitoes. The infection often runs its course without any signs of illness. Symptoms of an infection include flu-like symptoms and a skin rash. Find more information here.