The allergy season runs from March to September in Germany, and can be particularly hard on newcomers to the country. Here's a look at why allergies seem to be getting worse, and what you can do to deal with them.
Environmental pollution is linked to several mental health disorders in Europe, the European Environment Agency (EEA) has warned, arguing that enforcing legislation would result in Europeans being both less depressed and less anxious.
If you’re a legal resident in Germany and plan to travel to other European Union countries, it’s worth understanding what you are – and are not – covered for when things go wrong abroad.
French food giant Danone recalled batches of infant formula in Britain, Spain, Croatia and Slovenia over the possible presence of a toxin, food safety authorities said on Friday, expanding the measure across Europe.
A recent proposal to exclude dental care from public health insurance coverage in Germany was met with significant backlash. But exactly how much does statutory insurance cover at the dentist anyway?
A new menopause app became the latest addition to Germany’s list of digital health products covered by statutory health insurance on Tuesday, joining more than 50 digital health applications already available to insured residents.
It will probably not come as a shock to most that parts of Berlin have the highest incident rates for certain sexually transmitted diseases, but the data does contain some surprises.
On Tuesday, warning strikes began at university hospitals and public sector institutions in North Rhine-Westphalia and Leipzig – with further actions expected in multiple German states this week.
Germany’s winter landscapes offer the perfect backdrop for outdoor exercise, but cold temperatures pose unique challenges. Here's how to stay fit and enjoy the season with these essential winter workout tips.
As roughly half of statutory health insurance companies in Germany raise their rates, we look at what you have to do to switch providers and at what you could potentially save.
The city of Essen had introduced a plan to charge a hefty co-payment to patients who receive medical care in an ambulance. Here's why some cities in Germany are considering charging for emergency response services.
One leading drugstore chain in Germany entered the online pharmacy market on Tuesday, with more set to follow. While the move promises more choice and convenience for consumers, it also brings challenges.
The annual flu wave has arrived earlier than usual in Germany according to the country's leading health institute, but there’s still time to protect yourself with a flu shot.
A recent report by The Local exploring why people in Germany often call in sick prompted a huge response. We've compiled some comments from readers sharing their answers to the question, 'why do people in Germany take so many sick days?'
The minimum wages for care workers in Germany are set to rise further in the coming year, and then again in 2027, according to plans by the Ministry of Labour and Ministry of Health announced on Tuesday.
Germans take more sick leave than most of their European neighbours. As businesses grapple with the economic strain of absences, we explore the different reasons behind Germany's high rate of sick days.
The cost of paying for care in old-age nursing homes has been rising sharply in Germany. A new report highlights where families have to pay the most – and least.
With statutory health insurance contributions set to increase in January 2026, we look at how the proposed increases could affect your wallet – and what steps you can take to keep the financial impact to a minimum.
Germany has been pushing a switch to digital prescriptions and records in healthcare. But with a new tech update coming, many doctors offices are facing the loss of digital services such as e-prescriptions and electronic sick notes, it has emerged.
Germany's official advice on vaccinations against diseases including meningitis have been updated. Here's what parents need to know about how, and when, children in the country should be vaccinated.
More than half a million farm birds have been culled in Germany, authorities said Monday, as experts predicted it could result in a steep rise in egg prices for consumers.
