Diseases

Causes and Symptoms What Is an Autoimmune Disease?

From dry eyes to abdominal pain, here is how autoimmune diseases subtly manifest and why early detection is crucial.

Study This Blood Value Could Soon Become Critical for Humans

An Australian study has identified an alarming precursor: In the future, a specific blood value could become critical worldwide.

In epilepsy, sudden seizures occur due to excessive activity of nerve cells in the brain.

Neurological Disorder Causes, Symptoms and Progression of Epilepsy

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that leads to seizures due to the overactivity of nerve cells.

Study Finds Evidence Certain chemicals may promote leukemia in children

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia is the most common childhood cancer. Research links "forever chemicals" to the disease.

FOP Begins with Inflammations and Drastically Alters the Body: Early Signs and Underlying Causes

Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva Rare Disease Where Muscles Turn Into Bone

The rare genetic disorder FOP often begins subtly. What symptoms appear and how daily life changes.

Facts at a Glance Tetanus Vaccination - When It Is Necessary and How It Protects

Why is the tetanus vaccination so important? FITBOOK provides information on protection, vaccination intervals, and risks.

Sleep is linked to health and, conversely, to diseases.

Revolutionary AI Model Researchers Can Predict Risk for 1,000 Diseases Based on Sleep

Researchers were able to link sleep to around 1,000 diseases and predict disease risks using an AI model.

Bongkrekic Acid Fermented Foods Can Contain Deadly Toxins

Fermented foods are generally beneficial for health—but if they contain bongkrekic acid, they become dangerous.

Wear and Tear of Joint Cartilage Arthritis: Signs of the Incurable Disease and How to Prevent It

Arthritis is a joint disease often accompanied by pain. Learn about symptoms, causes, and treatment options.

Gout often manifests in the foot, particularly in the big toe.

Nearly 1 Million Infected in Germany Gout: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention

Gout is a classic lifestyle disease. With certain behavioral tips, you can prevent this painful condition.

Three pathogens are currently causing numerous infections in Germany.

Infection Wave Rises These Three Pathogens Are Currently Making Germany Sick

In Germany, certain pathogens are currently causing a significant increase in acute respiratory infections.

Formerly Known as "Saint Vitus' Dance" Chorea Huntington: Symptoms of the Rare Brain Disorder

Huntington's disease is a rare brain disorder. It is characterized by jerky movements and outbursts of anger.

EHEC is a highly infectious intestinal bacterium that can cause severe illnesses through contaminated food, water, or direct contact with animals.

Dangerous Bacteria EHEC Infection – Transmission, Symptoms and Treatment

Ehec infection with intestinal inflammation: Causes, symptoms, and transmission methods—what you need to know about the bacteria.

The fact that the plague has not been completely eradicated is demonstrated by a recent case in the U.S.–an infection with the pathogen Yersinia pestis was confirmed in a person there.

Alarm in the U.S. Black Death in the 21st Century–How to Avoid Infection

The plague is still transmitted occasionally, though rarely. It can be identified by certain symptoms. FITBOOK explains.

Frequent urination can be a sign of type 1 diabetes.

Chronic Metabolic Disease Symptoms Indicating Type 1 Diabetes

Frequent urination and an intense feeling of thirst are just a few possible symptoms of Type 1 diabetes. Here's everything you need to know about the disease.

Physical limitations often don't occur alone; those affected frequently also experience mental health issues, sometimes even depression.

Pectus Excavatum What Is a Funnel Chest–and How Dangerous Is It?

A pronounced funnel chest not only leads to heart and lung issues but also causes mental stress. What you should know about Pectus excavatum.

Not Just Vomiting: Other Symptoms Indicate Bulimia

Life-Threatening Eating Disorder Bulimia: Causes, Symptoms and Consequences

Eating disorders not only create immense psychological distress for those affected; they can also be life-threatening.

Certain symptoms may indicate bladder cancer.

Causes and Treatment Signs That Indicate Bladder Cancer

FITBOOK explains the symptoms that may accompany bladder cancer, what is known about its causes, and how the disease is treated.

Eric Dane Former 'Grey's Anatomy' Star Has ALS: 'I Don't Believe This Is the End of My Story'

Former "Grey's Anatomy" star Eric Dane announced that he has ALS. Despite the diagnosis, the actor remains defiant.

Pathogen What Is the Bornavirus and How Dangerous Is It?

Bornavirus in Humans: Rare but Often Deadly FITBOOK explains everything about symptoms, spread, and new cases.

Bird flu: symptoms - and the risk of a pandemic?

H5N1 Is the Risk of a Bird Flu Pandemic Increasing? This Is What an Expert Says

There are indications that the bird flu virus is mutating and being transmitted from humans to animals. Could the next pandemic happen?

Bruce Willis and Emma Heming-Willis in 2019

Wife and daughter clear things up Bruce Willis' family overlooked these early warning signs of dementia

Tallulah Wilis, daughter of Bruce Willis, revealed in an interview which early warning signs of dementia she misunderstood in her father.

Encephalitis (inflammation of the brain)

Brain inflammation Possible symptoms of encephalitis

Encephalitis, i.e. inflammation of the brain, can manifest itself through various symptoms. These are the warning signs.

Prader-Willi syndrome can cause abnormalities even in infants

Cause and course of the disease Signs that already indicate Prader-Willi syndrome in babies

Prader-Willi syndrome is a rare disease. Those affected can develop muscle weakness and be mentally impaired.

Tetanus is caused by certain bacteria (Clostridium tetani).

Cause, treatment Signs that indicate a tetanus infection

Tetanus is a dangerous disease that is caused by certain bacteria and can lead to death if left untreated.

According to the study What your sleeping position reveals about your risk of Alzheimer's disease

A new study indicates that a certain sleeping position is associated with neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's.

It's not the trembling 7 possible early symptoms of Parkinson's disease

Many people think that early symptoms of Parkinson's are movement disorders and tremors. However, the first signs look very different.

Currently rising figures Symptoms that may indicate a mycoplasma infection

Mycoplasma is currently causing more and more pneumonia in children. FITBOOK explains the symptoms, causes and course of the disease.

Meningitis: Inflammation of the Brain Membranes

Dangerous Meningitis Meningitis: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Options

Meningitis (inflammation of the brain's protective membranes) is caused by specific pathogens and can quickly become life-threatening without treatment.

Barking Cough Croup in Children – Symptoms, Causes, Treatment

Croup can frighten both children and parents alike. Here's what causes the barking cough and what can help.