Drinks giant Coca-Cola has ordered a major recall of Coke, Sprite and other beverages across Europe after detecting high levels of chlorate, which poses potential health risks.
Everyone in Germany with statutory health insurance will soon be able to access their medical records virtually unless they object, as e-patient files are being rolled out.
Public health insurers have been hiking up contribution rates, which means millions of people in Germany are having to dig deeper into their pockets this year to cover their health insurance.
Germany was on Monday taking steps to limit the potential spread of foot-and-mouth disease, as the outbreak of the virus threatened to hit the country's agricultural exports.
Germany on Friday reported three cases of foot-and-mouth disease in water buffalo on a farm near Berlin, the country's first reported cases of the livestock disease since 1988.
Rising sick leave rates may be bad news for German companies at a time the economy is already ailing -- but for private eye Marcus Lentz, it has been a boon for his business.
According to a new survey, one in three Germans (34 percent) is concerned about the possible negative effects of their digital habits when using smartphones, tablets and computers.
Statutory health insurance is forecast to rise across the board next year. Now Germany's largest insurer, Techniker Krankenkasse, has announced how much it plans to raise the additional contributions for its more than 11 million members.
From the roll-out of the electronic patient file to a ban on amalgam fillings at the dentist and changes to health and care insurance, here are the key points you need to know about healthcare in Germany in 2025.
German campaigners are pushing for reform to remove legal hurdles for women seeking an abortion, with emotions running high on the issue as the country heads for early elections.
It’s the time of year when many of us will be coughing and blowing our noses. If you're feeling a bit under the weather, here are the German words you'll need and some tips on what to do.
A group of cross-party German MPs has launched a bid to legalise abortion in the first trimester before snap elections. It may be the last chance for years to change the law, a doctor and pro-choice campaigner tells The Local.
From next year, everyone in Germany with statutory health insurance will be able to access their medical records virtually unless they object. Here's what you need to know.
The ability to get a sick note from your doctor with a phone call has been praised as a rare success among the German government’s efforts to reduce bureaucracy. So why does the Finance Minister suggest walking it back?
It's that time of year again: clocks around Germany were set back an hour overnight. Why does the change occur, and how do Germans feel about the shift?
Cases of the common cold and Covid are high in Germany ahead of the winter flu season. Here's what you need to know if you're interested in getting a flu shot.
A person infected with the new mpox variant was identified in Germany, the Robert Koch Institute has confirmed. The vast majority of infections are still occurring outside of Europe.
Pharmacies are running out of drugs, hospital are running out of equipment and money and it's getting harder to get a basic doctor's appointment. Brian Melican spells out just how ailing the healthcare system in Germany is.
Getting an appointment with a doctor or specialist can be difficult even for Germans, but those who don't speak the language face a significant additional hurdle, writes The Local's Paul Krantz. Here are some tips for non-German speakers.
Parents in Germany suffering from stress or burn-out are entitled to take a “Kur”, which is basically a month-long wellness retreat for themselves and their children. Here’s how it works.
Millions of insured people have found themselves paying more in Germany this year as a number of companies increased their premiums. When is it worth changing your provider?
