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Doctor visits & practice

Finding a GP online: how to go about it

New in town, or is your old practice closing? Which online directories really help, how to tell whether a practice suits you, and who supports you if no one is taking new patients.

Dr. Friedrich Ziebula

Specialist in general medicine

October 15, 2026 · 6 min read

Booking a doctor's appointment online: all your options

Platform, 116117, practice website, health insurer or video: which option fits your concern and your insurance, when you need a referral, and where hidden costs can lurk.

October 15, 2026 · 6 min read

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Travel medicine

Long-Haul Travel with Children: What You Should Know

The age at which each travel vaccination is possible, which mosquito protection works for toddlers, and when a fever after the trip is an emergency: a health overview for families before a long-haul trip.

July 22, 2026 · 6 min read

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Travel medicine

The Perfect Travel First Aid Kit: A Checklist to Tick Off

From a fever thermometer to the certificate for narcotic medications: what belongs in your travel first aid kit, what to add for the tropics and for children, and how your medications get through heat and flights in good shape.

July 22, 2026 · 4 min read

Traveller receiving a vaccination before a trip to Thailand

Travel medicine

Which vaccinations do I need for Thailand?

Hepatitis A for everyone, other vaccinations depending on how you travel, dengue only in special cases and hardly any malaria prophylaxis: what STIKO, DTG and the German Federal Foreign Office recommend for Thailand, with a timeline and costs.

July 22, 2026 · 9 min read

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Mental health

Why Social Connections Are an Underrated Health Factor

Social relationships are essential to our health. This article explores, backed by scientific findings, the positive effects of friendships on mental health, the cardiovascular system, the immune system, and life expectancy.

July 31, 2025 · 3 min read

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Doctor visits & practice

Holistically Healthy: Long-Term Care with Your Primary Care Physician

Why is it worth having a regular GP practice? This article explains the benefits of long-term care by your primary care physician and how the GP-Centered Care Program (HzV) structurally strengthens it.

July 29, 2025 · 3 min read

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Prevention & vaccinations

Focus on women's health: the most important screening tests

Pap smear, HPV test, mammography, check-up and colorectal cancer screening: which test is due at what age, how often health insurance pays and what has changed recently.

July 29, 2025 · 8 min read

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Travel medicine

Healthy Travel – Tips for Your Travel First Aid Kit and Vaccinations

Whether it’s a beach vacation or a long-distance trip: if you want to arrive healthy, preparation is key. This article explains what belongs in your travel health kit, which vaccinations are recommended, and which simple routines help you stay fit while on the go.

July 7, 2025 · 4 min read

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Prevention & vaccinations

Sun-Safe with UV Protection: Skin Cancer Prevention Starts in Everyday Life

Proper sun protection is essential to prevent skin damage and reduce the risk of skin cancer. Learn which SPF levels are recommended and how to effectively protect your skin from UV radiation—both in everyday life and while on vacation.

July 7, 2025 · 3 min read

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Booking a doctor's appointment online: all your options

Long-Haul Travel with Children: What You Should Know

The Perfect Travel First Aid Kit: A Checklist to Tick Off

Which vaccinations do I need for Thailand?

Why Social Connections Are an Underrated Health Factor

Holistically Healthy: Long-Term Care with Your Primary Care Physician

Focus on women's health: the most important screening tests

Healthy Travel – Tips for Your Travel First Aid Kit and Vaccinations

Sun-Safe with UV Protection: Skin Cancer Prevention Starts in Everyday Life