Michael Jäcker-Cüppers explains how noise can endanger human health and how to protect against it.

Many people underestimate noise as a stress factor. Excessive sound levels can damage our hearing as well as our hearts, circulatory systems and mental well-being, even to the point of premature death.

We speak to Dr. Bertram Wiedenmann about the symptoms of acid reflux, such as heartburn, and when it's serious enough to see a doctor or if surgery is necessary.

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We talk to Dr. Ulrich Wahn about the causes of and therapies for chronic inflammatory disease of the airways, and how lifestyle changes can help sufferers prevent asthma attacks.

http://www.prof-wahn.de/

The head of the German Institute of Human Nutrition explains how dangerous sugar is to your health.

German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbruecke (DIFE)

Arthur-Scheunert-Allee 114-116

14558 Nuthetal

Germany

Dr. Heribert Kentenich talks about the causes of male and female infertility, and explains how reproductive medicine can help couples conceive.

The aging process is pre-programmed in the genes. However, our behavior can still make a huge difference. Prof. Dr. Christoph Englert explains what’s new in research on aging.

Disturbing images, noises, emotions and the physical effect of a traumatic experience can leave deep traces on the brain. Dr. Ingo Schäfer explains what exactly happens when someone is severely traumatized.

Dr. Ingo Schäfer

Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy

University of Hamburg Medical Center

Martinistr. 52

20246 Hamburg

Email: [email protected]

Quite often, the rarer the disease, the longer it takes to be diagnosed and correctly treated. Dr. Jürgen Schäfer explains how he tracks down the causes of mysterious symptoms.

Anesthesia is one of medicine’s most valuable developments. Our studio guest, Dr. Christian Werner from Mainz University Medical Center, explains how anesthetics work and how patients can prepare for anesthesia.

A younger-looking face, bigger breasts or fewer wrinkles: the possibilities of cosmetic surgery can seem endless. Dr. Gerhard Sattler discusses the latest developments in cosmetic surgery.