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Globally, more than half of cervical cancer cases occur in women over the age of 50. Despite global screening efforts, some countries show stagnating or even rising incidence rates in this high-burden age group. In some of the most affected regions, screening programmes are non-existent or limited… [read more]

The German Advisory Council on Health and Care (SVR) is an independent, interdisciplinary body that provides scientific policy advice to the federal government on matters of healthcare provision. Its primary task is to publish regular reports analyzing medical and economic developments and offering… [read more]

On June 12 and 13, 2025, the Chair of Epidemiology will host an international symposium at the TUM Academy Center Raitenhaslach. Under the title “Tackling Inequalities in Cervical Cancer Prevention Globally,” the program will focus on existing disparities in the global prevention of cervical… [read more]

Light is more than just a means of visual orientation – it is a central regulatory signal for our internal clock. It influences when we feel tired, how hormones are produced in the body, and how alert or balanced we feel. Despite its fundamental impact on our health, light remains underestimated in… [read more]

In Germany, only about one in five primary school children meets the physical activity recommendations set by the World Health Organization (WHO). At the same time, more and more children are spending their day in all-day school programs. Beginning with the 2026/27 school year, Germany will… [read more]