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In Europe, overweight and obesity are widespread and cause significant health and economic burdens. Out-of-home catering contributes substantially to this, as energy-dense meals are often consumed in restaurants, for example. Measures such as mandatory calorie labeling and the taxation of… [read more]

The Hanseatic city of Hamburg once again became a center for health and physical activity promotion: At the Sports, Medicine and Health Summit 2025, held from June 26 to 28 at the Congress Center Hamburg, experts from sports medicine, science, politics, as well as the health and sports sectors… [read more]

Prof. Dr. Leonie Sundmacher, Head of the Chair of Health Economics, is active as an expert in health management in numerous scientific and political advisory bodies at the interface of health economics, care delivery design, and health policy. In recent months, she has been appointed to two… [read more]

What comes after university? The final exams are over, the degree is in hand—and suddenly the big questions about the future arise: Should I enter the workforce directly? Pursue a master’s degree? Or maybe take some time off to travel? Every year, around 400 students complete their degree in sport… [read more]

Female genital mutilation (FGM) is an internationally condemned procedure with no medical benefits, posing significant health risks and representing a severe violation of human rights. Despite global efforts—such as UN programs—FGM remains widespread in many countries. In Senegal, for instance,… [read more]