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Health
Health refers to physical and mental well-being in the broadest sense.
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That’s just life
Johanna Klug, 27, works as a companion for the dying.
Mobile phones might cause lower sperm count
Can mobile phone usage reduce sperm count in young men? Should you be worried?
Keeping kushti, India's mud wrestling, alive
Despite modern-day challenges, some wrestlers in India are still proudly playing the ancient sport.
What causes pad rash?
Skin irritation from extended contact with sanitary pads is common among women around the world. But it needn't be.
How Nkiruka Azutoru won her fight against depression
Meet a young Nigerian who conquered her depression.
Is anxiety on the rise in Kenya?
Severe anxiety affects one in 10 people in Kenya. Dr. Caroline Vundi shares some tips for managing the condition.
Women and heart disease
Heart problems among women are often treated incorrectly. The symptoms are frequently attributed to psychological causes
Male vs. female medics, what's your preference?
Listen to how the conversation went down!
In Good Shape – The Health Show
Breast cancer, urinary incontinence and fertility – a show dedicated to women’s health.
Scientists urge WHO to declare health emergency for planet
Health journals urge the World Health Organization to sound the alarm on climate change and dwindling biodiversity.
Gaza: Doctors fear for premature newborns as blackouts loom
Blackout scenarios weigh heavy on the minds of Gaza’s hospital staff. Among the most vulnerable patients are newborns.
Study: No such thing as a 'beautiful scrotum'
There is no ideal length, width, or size of men’s scrotum, claim scientific study rewarded with IG Nobel Prize.
Let's talk about Sex - The 77 Percent
We look into a topic that isn't spoken about very openly on the African continent, and that is sex!
How to treat varicose veins
Varicose veins are unsightly, cause health problems and compromise the bloodflow to the heart. How are they treated?
High blood pressure – Alternatives to popping pills
High blood pressure can be remedied with medication – but also through endurance sport, yoga and outdoor walks.
Our circulation – How does it work?
Our cardiovascular system keeps our cells supplied with everything from nutrients to repair tools.
Ukrainian war victims get prostheses in the USA
Ilia Mykhalchuk lost both his arms in the Ukraine war. He's getting high-tech prostheses in the USA.
WHO endorses new malaria vaccine for Africa rollout
In Africa, malaria still causes hundreds of thousands of deaths every year. Hopes for a new vaccine are high.
Cannabis in Canada: Mixed health results after legalization
Five years on, cannabis legalization in Canada may have increased health issues but brought positive social benefits.
Adam Peaty back in the pool after mental health break
Olympic champion Adam Peaty talked with DW about getting back to his best after returning to action in Berlin.
Why don't teeth grow back?
We only get two sets of new teeth. Why? A third set of regenerative teeth would come in useful.
In Good Shape - The Health Show
Fears, phobias, anxiety and anxiety disorders - what's the difference? And how can sufferers find help?
Japan's sleep-deprived employees embrace the workplace nap
Government officials say the Japanese are not sleeping enough, risking their health as well as productivity and focus.
From pills for burping cows, eyes on cows' butts & more
Wait, what? From a "cow-burp tax" to painted eyes on rear ends to help stave off predators — this episode has it all!
Contraceptive pills for men?
Researchers have discovered a compound that is suitable for making a non-hormonal pill for men.
Can a new drug benefit Alzheimer’s treatment?
A big advance in Alzheimer's treatment? Provisional study results on the antibody 'Donanemab'.
Dental implants - durable...and safe?
A dental implant is a stable, durable tooth replacement. But it’s not risk-free - and it's not for everyone.
How toxic are amalgam fillings?
Amalgam fillings contain mercury. So are they a health hazard?
Zambia: Why are mental health issues not prioritized?
Zambia passed a mental health law in 2019, but its implementation is still patchy. In this week's street debate, The 77 Percent heads to Lusaka to find out why — despite the law — people who have mental health problems often struggle to find the help they need.
Bedbugs: Small, resistant and very hard to fight
Paris is fighting bedbugs. The parasites are extremely hard to get rid of. Our author found out the hard way.
Nurses combat early preganancy in schools
Two young Cape Verdean nurses and activists have started a youth clinic to combat early pregnancy in schools.
France to vaccinate millions of ducks against bird flu
A mass-vaccination campaign against bird flu has begun in France, but the poultry industry is risking a trade backlash.
Katalin Kariko and Drew Weissman win Nobel Prize in Medicine
Two scientists have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine for work that helped in the development of mRNA vaccines.
Bangladesh records 1,000 deaths in record dengue outbreak
The South Asian country, where dengue is endemic, is suffering the worst outbreak of the disease in its history.
Weekly roundup — Run fast & live happy
A breakthrough in brain science, a shoe tech revolution is underfoot, and living in a city correlates with depression.
Tomorrow Today – The Science Magazine
Why toxins can – in the right doses – boost our health. Why the Y chromosome cuts men's lifespans.
Sadness and the city
Where do you think people are more likely to be depressed — in rural areas, or in the city?
Am I addicted to my phone?
In cell phone addiction, the device grows more attractive than ‘real’ life.
In Good Shape - The Health Magazine
Everyone wants healthy teeth! How to fight caries, MIH and gum disease.
In Good Shape - The Health Show
Porn, mobile phones, social media – where is the line between intensive use and addiction?
One mutation, one medicine – tailored RNA therapies
A child in Germany has received a gene-based therapy tailored to his gene defect – a first in Europe.
Record dengue fever outbreak grips Bangladesh
The climate crisis is being cited as a key factor in the country's worst-ever dengue outbreak.
How to do a jump squat – demonstrated by the expert
DW personal trainer shows you how to do the perfect jump squat – a great bodyweight exercise for your lower body.
Tomorrow Today - The Science Magazine
How new medications are discovered, and how AI is accelerating their development.
Treetop moss and lichens offer vital climate clues
In the forest canopy, colonizing plants offer vital clues about the health of forest ecosystems.
Feel full - and lose weight
If our sense of fullness is disturbed, it can be reset by eating the right foods slowly.
Researchers reveal benefits of exercise as an antidepressant
Researchers have found that exercise can be effective for people who grapple with mood disorders such as depression.
Delhi brothers give laborers free medical care
Millions of wage workers in India, many of them migrants, do not have access to formal health care.
COVID-19 variant BA.2.86 found in Germany
The highly mutated COVID-19 variant has recently been detected in countries like Denmark, the UK and the US.
Breaking the cycle of bullying and bingeing
Cyberbullies target overweight people, triggering further cravings. An influencer explains how to break the cycle.
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