ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZBisphenol A (BPA) is the best known compound from the group of bisphenols. BPA is mainly used in the manufacture of plastics and is contained in plastic bottles, foil packaging and other everyday items. The BPA can be released from these materials and then absorbed by humans.

RKI recommends HPV vaccinations for adolescent men The Standing Vaccination Commission (STIKO) at the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) regularly publishes vaccination recommendations based on current knowledge and research. The new recommendation is aimed particularly at the age group of young men between nine and 14 years.

U.S. researchers are investigating air pollution and its effects Air pollution is a common problem around the world, which can lead to various health problems. Every year, many people die from the negative effects of polluted air.

Synaptic changes deciphered during sleep Why do we need sleep and what happens in our brains during periods of rest? Questions that cannot be answered unequivocally to this day. Researchers at Freiburg University Hospital have now found out how the brain creates space for new information while sleeping.

Nine immunological tests for colorectal cancer screening provide very similar results, according to health experts, colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in Germany. The chances of recovery depend heavily on how early the cancer is discovered. German researchers have now taken a closer look at the effectiveness of various immunological tests for colorectal cancer screening and found that they all produce very similar results.

The bird flu subsides, and in Hagenbeck's zoo in Hamburg more than 600 birds can go back into the fresh air - including 120 flamingos, pink pelicans and sarus cranes. Vogelpark Walsrode opens with a full program The Weltogelpark Walsrode is closed in winter anyway, and visitors in time He was spared the denial of admission when the bird flu went around.