The federal government plans to introduce a tax on sugary drinks. What are the benefits of such price increases? Are there risks, and are there effective alternatives? Here are the key…
How a Bremen Project Aims to Help Migrants with Mental Health Issues
In Bremen, the pilot project “Home” is being tested; it offers low-threshold support for refugees dealing with mental health challenges and was developed jointly by BIPS…
Institutes Evaluate Support Services for Refugees with Severe Trauma
Bremen – As part of the “HOME” project, the Refugio Treatment Center in Bremen, in collaboration with the Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology…
What's Behind the Health Insurance Companies' Cost Shock
Health insurance companies are charging ever-higher premiums, yet the money still isn't enough. There are several factors driving up costs. The solution to many of these problems,…
Schleswig-Holstein has submitted a proposal for a sugar tax to the Bundesrat. What benefits would such a tax offer? Are there risks, and are there effective alternatives? The key questions and…
Taking a Holistic Approach to Prevention, Reducing Healthcare Costs
The gap between healthcare spending and life expectancy in Germany is too wide. Hajo Zeeb, head of the Department of Prevention and Evaluation at the Leibniz Institute for…
Researchers, including those from Bremen, are taking issue with current obesity policies. Instead, they are calling for a combination of medication, taxes, and a national effort. Here’s…
One in six children, two-thirds of men, and half of women in Germany are overweight or severely overweight. Early prevention and access to medication could help.
