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The key risk factors for dementia do not emerge only in old age. A study by Leipzig University shows that lifestyle and health are already linked to cognitive performance in young adults, suggesting that brain health may be shaped much earlier in life than previously thought.

Successful long-term study: Detecting leukemia before it returns

Detecting leukemia relapses before they become visible: A long-term study from Dresden shows how molecular blood tests could transform blood cancer treatment. | more

Fr1da study expands: detecting diabetes in children before symptoms appear

A simple blood test at the pediatrician’s can change lives. The Fr1da study in Dresden looks for early signs of type 1 diabetes — long before children develop symptoms. The results are promising. Now the program is being expanded to twelve federal states. | more

Notebook zum Aktionspreis, Drucker und Smart-TV stark rabattiert - diese Angebote lohnen sich jetzt

Wer Notebook, Fernseher oder Drucker ohnehin auf der Einkaufsliste hat, kann derzeit in Meißen bei MEDIMAX richtig sparen. Drei aktuelle Angebote stechen durch ihren Preis besonders hervor – darunter ein Samsung-4K-TV für weniger als die Hälfte des ursprünglichen Preises. | more

Dresden doctors test new therapy against second stroke

Around one in three stroke patients suffers a relapse - often just a few days after the initial cerebral infarction. Doctors at TU Dresden are now starting a large nationwide study with 2,100 participants. They want to find out whether a combination of two drugs provides better protection against a second stroke than the current standard therapy. The Federal Ministry of Research is funding the project with three million euros. | more

Better treatment of blood poisoning: 7.5 million euros for project under Leipzig leadership

Every year, 75,000 people in Germany die from sepsis. Many deaths could be avoided. Leipzig University Hospital is now launching a nationwide project with 7.5 million euros in funding to improve treatment. The researchers want to digitally link all treatment data and use modern pathogen diagnostics to detect dangerous progressions earlier. Partners are university hospitals from four other cities. | more

Two out of five women skip mammography screening

Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women. The aim of screening is to detect the first signs as early as possible. Not all women take up the offer. | more

Jetzt wird Outlet-Shopping noch günstiger

Die Koffer sind fast gepackt, die Sommerferien beginnen – und viele nutzen die freie Zeit für einen kleinen Einkaufsbummel. Genau jetzt lohnt sich ein Besuch der Marken Outlets Schwarzheide besonders: Zahlreiche Stores haben ihre ohnehin günstigen Outlet-Preise nochmals deutlich reduziert. | more

More money for violence protection and prevention in Saxony

Around 29 million euros will flow into violence prevention organizations and projects in Bavaria this year and next. It is a success that this amount of money is available, say the Greens. | more

Left Party calls for state-wide strategy against homelessness in Saxony

More than 4,500 people in the Free State are housed in a facility because they have no accommodation. The Left Party believes that the Free State is also responsible. | more

Palais Sommer 2026 in Dresden: 60 Abende am Neumarkt bei freiem Eintritt

Kurz gesagt: Der Palais Sommer 2026 bringt vom Sonnabend, dem 20. Juni, bis zum Sonntag, dem 26. Juli mehr als 60 Abendveranstaltungen auf den Dresdner Neumarkt. Fast täglich beginnt das Programm um 18 Uhr vor der Frauenkirche. Der Eintritt ist frei. | more

Discreet sign, great effect: the signal for domestic violence

The domestic violence help signal is a discreet hand signal that allows victims to silently ask for help. Learn more about it. | more

Dresden fights against illegal graffiti on public buildings

The removal of illegal graffiti from public buildings costs Saxony's state capital Dresden tens of thousands of euros every year. | more

Warum Führung ohne die richtige Haltung nicht gelingen kann

Die meisten Führungskräfte wissen, was gute Führung ausmacht. Sie kennen Kommunikationstechniken, besuchen Seminare und haben zahlreiche Managementbücher gelesen. Und doch geraten viele im Alltag immer wieder in Situationen, die sie verunsichern: schwierige Mitarbeitergespräche, Konflikte im Team, weitreichende Entscheidungen oder der Spagat zwischen wirtschaftlichem Druck und menschlicher Verantwortung. | more

Saxony: High costs for the removal of illegal graffiti in Dresden

The removal of illegal graffiti from public buildings costs Saxony's state capital Dresden tens of thousands of euros every year. This year alone, contracts worth a total of 60,000 euros have already been awarded, as the city hall announced on Monday. | more

Saxony's Minister of Education and Cultural Affairs concerned about increasing violence at schools

Minister of Education Piwarz expresses concern about the increase in acts of violence at schools in Saxony and emphasizes the need for a zero-tolerance strategy. | more

DIE SACHSEN NEWSletter abonnieren

Gute Nachrichten tun gut. In unserem freitäglichen Good Newsletter bündeln wir die Geschichten, die Mut machen, inspirieren und zeigen, was in Sachsen vorangeht. Jetzt abonnieren und positive Nachrichten direkt ins Postfach bekommen. | more

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