Farm Fresh Fruit and Veg
Seasonal fruit and vegetables delivered right to your doorstep in the heart of the city sounds like a dream come true? In reality, it is a service many enjoy.
Organic farms like Kirchdorf and Amperhof make regular deliveries of fruit and vegetables accessible to Munich residents through their websites. In light of the recent E. coli outbreak, many people throughout Europe have become very concerned about where their fresh produce is grown. While sprouts cultivated in Northern Germany have...
Spargel Zeit
There is one type of product that is celebrated throughout Germany in the early Spring until the feast of St. John the Baptist, on June 24th.
When it's asparagus (spargel) season in Munich the entire city is overrun with it. Restaurants provide seasonal faire and find inspiration to try a multitude...
Yellow curry spice can kill off cancer cells
An extract found in the bright yellow curry spice turmeric can kill off cancer cells, scientists have shown. Tests by a team at the Cork Cancer Research Centre show it can destroy gullet cancer cells in the lab. The chemical - curcumin - for a long time has been thought to have healing powers. Its...
Alzheimer's Research
A simple eye test might be able to detect Alzheimer's and other diseases before symptoms develop, according to UK scientists. The research, which is published in the journal, Cell Death and Disease, could enable scientists to overcome the difficulty of investigating what is happening inside the...
Summer is around the corner
May is my favorite time of year. Nature is again fully awoken and delightful fragrant blooms are everywhere, wildlife is all around us busily getting on with the business of living and the wonderful warmth of the spring sun is glorious to feel on our skin again.
It heralds a time of year to venture...
Attractive Women Respond Angrily in Disputes
Researchers suggest women who rate themselves as pretty display a war-like streak when fighting battles to get their own way. The findings appear in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, reports BBC News. In the study, the women who believed they were good looking were more likely to...
Safety Issues of E-cigarettes
There is a worrying lack of safety data on electronic cigarettes, despite their growing popularity with the public. 'E-cigarettes' look real, but are battery-powered and typically made of stainless steel. Users can inhale nicotine without tar, tobacco or carbon monoxide. Retailers argue e-cigarettes...
Bavarian Population is Aging
Munich. Bavaria's population is aging and shrinking rapidly. According to a new forecast from the statistical office of the Bavarian federal government, by the year 2060 the population will decrease from the current 12.5 million to 10.7 million, says TZ. Though the immigration level is high, there...
Study: fish oil protects against cellular aging
A diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids helps keep the DNA of heart patients from unraveling, which may help explain why fish oil is so beneficial after a heart attack, said Reuters. Cardiologists have known for a long time now that omega-3 fish oil seems to be beneficial for patients with coronary heart...
German Health Care Prioritizing Problem
Germany's Medical Association has called for a public debate on the state of the German health care system. They say a secret rationing of health care is taking place as doctors struggle to meet demand. German doctors are not always able to provide patients with the care they need due to financial...
