Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's disease or Alzheimer's disease are names for a pronounced and typical disease of old age. The older people get, the higher the chance of developing this disease. Typical signs of Alzheimer's are memory

As an alternative to conventional medicine, there are numerous medicinal plants, some of which can develop a potential similar to chemical drugs. These include, for example, celandine. Great caution is required when handling celandine

The passion flower (Latin Passiflora) is a climbing plant native to the warmer regions of America. The species Passiflora incarnata is used as a medicinal plant, the leaves and stems of which are drunk as tea. The plant works against nerves

The thumb saddle joint connects the metacarpal bone of the thumb with the large trapezoidal polygonal bone. As a saddle joint, it allows the two-axis movements of bending / stretching and spreading / angling. In the combination of the two directions of rotation

Ciprofloxacin is a broad spectrum antibiotic. The active ingredient comes from the group of fluoroquinolones. The pharmaceutical company Bayer developed ciprofloxacin in 1981, which was patented in 1983.

Omega-6 fatty acids belong to the group of unsaturated fatty acids. They are essential for the body, which means that they have to be taken in with food.

Endonucleases are enzymes that break down DNA and RNA without completely cleaving them. The group of endonucleases comprises different enzymes, each of which works in a substrate and action-specific manner.

A miscarriage or an abortion is an unwanted termination of the pregnancy within the first 23 weeks of pregnancy. The child shows no signs of life such as umbilical pulse, heartbeat or breathing and his or her weight is there

The blood-brain barrier acts as a natural barrier between the central nervous system (CNS) and the bloodstream. It only allows selective mass transport. Disorders of the blood-brain barrier can lead to serious brain diseases.

The odontoblasts are tooth-forming mesenchymal cells of the dentition and secrete so-called predentin to dentinize the teeth. Once the teeth have formed, they maintain the teeth and repair them in the event of chewing and tooth decay. With avitaminoses

A stroke of the cheek or the corner of the mouth is enough to immediately trigger a baby's search reflex. It is one of the most important early childhood reflexes and guides the newborn's search for the mother's breast or the bottle of milk

Bärlapp belongs to the family of vascular spore plants (Pteridophyta). The plant parts used in the form of a fine spore powder are effective against a large number of internal and external diseases. The scientific name is Lycopodium