Columns5 minSelf-diagnosis with Dr. Google and Prof. TiktokThe internet provides answers to all health questions. This can have serious consequences, especially for children and young people.
Family9 minSweet drinks with a high riskMany children and young people regularly drink energy drinks. Their ingredients can have a harmful effect on heart health.
Health8 minStop nosebleeds, but do it rightIn most cases, nosebleeds are harmless. How parents should act correctly and when a visit to the paediatrician is necessary.
Health4 minVegetarian cooking: how to make it taste good for children tooVegetables are viewed with suspicion and something is missing without meat. But vegetarian food can be delicious and balanced - if you know how!
Health9 minSnus: The kick from the pouchAlthough the sales age was recently set at 18 throughout Switzerland, snus and nicotine pouches are still booming among young people.
Health4 minNot all fats are the sameFats have a bad reputation - but growing children need them. Which are healthy and which should be avoided?
Family4 minKeeping everyone healthy at schoolStress and pressure have long been part of everyday school life - sometimes with serious consequences. What teachers and parents can do about it.
Development4 minHow sleep worksSleeping is an extremely complex process in which many factors are involved. These seven sleep steps take place every night.
Development3 min«That's not enough sleep for old age!»Nine-year-old Emilia can't fall asleep well at night, even though her parents have tried lots of things. This stresses her mum out.
Development3 min«Sleeping through the night again for the first time in seven years»The daughter, an extremely premature baby, had severe sleep problems from birth. The parents' concerns were only taken seriously after five years.
Development3 min«The thought journey is a tool that helps us»Anna Walbersdorf's son had trouble falling asleep for a long time. She uses mind travel to counteract the problem of falling asleep.
Education6 minHow placebo can bring magic to everyday life with childrenThe placebo effect not only influences our health. It also brings more magic and lightness to everyday family life.
Health6 minIs it appendicitis or not?Abdominal pain can be the first sign of appendicitis. What other symptoms should you look out for?
ADHD9 minIf the child has a ticWhen children display a tic, parents are often very worried. Where the disorder comes from and how parents and children can best deal with tics.
Development9 minWhen something goes wrong with children's feetKnuckle foot, flat foot or clubfoot: an orthopaedist and a physiotherapist explain what parents should look out for if their child is affected by a foot deformity.
ADHD8 minThe hammering in the headMany schoolchildren regularly suffer from migraines and tension headaches. What measures can help to specifically prevent the symptoms.
Career choice1 min«I am interested in the human psyche»Jonas Zollinger knew early on what profession he wanted to learn. After the taster apprenticeship, he was unsure. Now he has found his dream job.
Career choice1 min«I want to become a doctor»Nyat Demoz, 18, from Zurich came to Switzerland from Eritrea four years ago. She is in her second year of training as an EFZ healthcare specialist. She is working hard for her dream.
Health3 minIs trampolining really that dangerous?Many broken bones occur during sport or play, says orthopaedic surgeon Thomas Dreher. What children should look out for when jumping on a trampoline.
Health9 minBroken bones in children - not so bad after allDiagnosis of a leg fracture? Fortunately, a fracture in children usually heals quite quickly. What parents should look out for.
Family3 minParental stress: «We all often have too many balls in the air»Psychologist and mum-of-two Larissa Hauser believes that you have to make a conscious decision during stressful phases: What do I let go of in order to regain more control?
Columns10 minWhat really helps against colds - nine myths put to the testLots of vitamin C and never leave the house without a hat: there are persistent beliefs surrounding colds. But what really prevents or relieves colds, headaches and aching limbs?
Health8 minSuccessfully prevent hearing damageLoud toys, visits to clubs, the use of smartphones: there are many reasons why noise-induced hearing damage is increasing among children and adolescents.
Health8 minDizziness: Mum, everything is spinning!Dizziness is relatively common in children and adolescents. Although the symptom can be frightening, the cause is usually harmless. Nevertheless, medical clarification is important.
