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Health

Allergies

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Allergies are the undesired and sometimes violent defensive reactions of the human (or animal) immune system to substances in the environment (allergens). read more

Health

Toxicology

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Toxicology is the study of poisons and incidences of poisoning to which both artificial and natural substances can give rise in people. As a rule, a distinction is made between toxicology and eco-toxicology, the latter being defined as the effects of substances on organisms in populations and ecosystems. read more

Water

Drinking water

Our bodies are composed of anywhere from 50 to 70 percent water, depending on age. Constant water intake is key to our health, as our bodies lose water throughout the day and night. An adult should normally drink an average of two liters of water daily. read more

The Umweltbundesamt

For our environment