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Glands and hormones

They keep the eyes moist, supply water to the mouth and keep the bowel fed with fluids for processing energy. Glands supply special fluids non-stop for almost every function where the body needs it. One realises how important glands are if they do not function normally. Some glands produce hormones. Hormones are like messengers in the body. Hormones let organs know what other organs are doing.

Feature: Menopause

The menopause has been in the headlines a lot in the last few years. And for good reason. Researchers found that commonly prescribed hormone therapy did not have the longterm benefits many experts previously thought it had. For women who struggle with severe menopausal symptoms, this disappointing news did not make life any easier. That is why we set out to find what is known for sure about the benefits and harms of hormones and other options.

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Heart disease and diabetes: Is there a difference between the statins?

All of the five different statins that are licensed for use in Germany can lower the cholesterol level in the blood. But the deciding factor for patients is how well the medicine can prevent heart attacks and other coronary artery problems. From this point of view, simvastatin (marketed under various brand names) is the best tested. It has been shown to lengthen life expectancy of people with diabetes and particular heart diseases. more...