Modern cardiology is going through a real revolution: new medications that are given just twice a year can dramatically lower “bad” cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. We spoke with Professor Dirk Westermann, Medical Director of Cardiology at the University Heart Center Freiburg–Bad Krozingen, about what these so-called “cholesterol injections” actually are and who can truly benefit from them. Read more

Hip pain rarely appears overnight. More often, it develops gradually: first, long walks become exhausting, then climbing stairs turns difficult, and eventually even simple everyday movements begin to cause discomfort. When every step feels like an effort and getting out of bed in the morning takes more and more energy, the usual rhythm of life starts to change. Read more