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Health
Health refers to physical and mental well-being in the broadest sense.
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How exercise helps us live long healthy lives
From walking 10,000 steps a day to high intensity training, exercising helps keep us healthy.
Stigma and ignorance at heart of India's diabetes problem
India is seeing a rapid rise in childhood diabetes cases. The country's handling of the crisis is being questioned.
Coping with extreme heat in Italy
With temperatures well into the 40s, vulnerable people, the elderly, and children are particularly at risk.
WHO issues cough syrup alert in Cameroon
The World Health Organisation has flagged a batch of "Naturcold" cough and cold syrup sold in Cameroon as toxic.
Extreme heat sparks health warnings as wildfires continue
Health authorities have issued warnings to keep cool after record heat was recorded in Europe, Asia and North America.
Living with bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder causes mood swings between manic phases of euphoria and phases of depression.
Psychosomatic disorders easily undiagnosed
Psychosomatic conditions are often caused by stress, and result in pain, dizziness and exhaustion.
AI love: It's complicated
Movies have hinted at people falling for their chatbots. Now it's happening, with apps like Replika. But how real is it?
Want to quit smoking? Here's what the science says
The health benefits of stopping smoking are huge. But how do you do it? We've looked for the best, proven methods.
Israel: Netanyahu discharged from hospital in good health
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been discharged from hospital after being admitted for dehydration.
Do artificial sweeteners cause cancer?
Artificial sweeteners are big in the sugar industry, but the WHO has said they may cause cancer. So, what are the risks?
South Africa: Zuma in Russia for 'health reasons'
The former president who had his bid to avoid returning to prison denied, is in Russia for medical treatment.
Vietnamese woman seeks justice for Agent Orange victims
Agent Orange has impacted the health and lives of nearly five million Vietnamese exposed to it.
England's Dele Alli reveals childhood abuse and addiction
England international footballer Dele Alli has revealed how childhood sexual abuse led to a sleeping pill addiction.
New rapid malaria test: A breakthrough by Angolan twins
The innovative system delivers a result just two minutes after a patient places their index finger in the device.
Do we need our tonsils?
They're part of the immune system, but if tonsils get inflamed it's better to have them taken out ― or is it?
DW Business
Foxconn is pulling out of a ca. 20 billion dollar deal to build a plant with Indian mining conglomerate Vedanta
Children refugees' mental health: The unseen scars of trauma
It’s not just the war or violence they fled from. The brutal journey and harsh conditions can outweigh the past trauma.
The mobile vasectomy clinic
With abortion now banned in a number of US states, increasing numbers of men are choosing to get a vasectomy.
Which organs are part of the immune system?
The immune system is made up of cells, proteins and organs, including the skin, the intestines and the spleen.
India: Lung disease turns Budhpura into 'village of widows'
Many men in Budhpura, the epicenter of India's sandstone industry, have died of the lung disease silicosis.
Burpees to boost the immune system
Exercise boosts immunity because it's good for circulation and stimulates the lymphatic system.
How does the immune system work?
The immune system is a complex network. How does it work, and what can we do to boost it?
Breathe easier, guys: As VO2 rises, cancer falls
The better your body is at getting oxygen out of the atmosphere, the lower your risk of getting three kinds of cancer.
How earplugs can protect your hearing
Loud concerts, DIY, traffic: Constant noise pollution damages the ears and can affect hearing — but earplugs can help!
India heat crisis takes its toll on the vulnerable
DW follows a pair of ambulance drivers in Uttar Pradesh who transport heat victims.
In Ghana, women bodybuilders changing the narrative
Female bodybuilders are taking a stand to change the stigma surrounding their career choice.
Relaxation for the neck and throat
Fitness coach Tim Bertko shows you a simple exercise to help relax the muscles in your neck and throat.
Top tips to clean your ears
What is the best way to clean your ears? How effective are cotton swabs or ear candles? Here are our top tips!
Hearing: From the outer ear to the brain
Our hearing converts sound into physical motion and eventually into electrical signals that are processed by the brain.
Nature's great, but have you tried VR?
How would it make you feel to know a virtual reality forest could make you as happy as a real one?
Good hearing, healthy ears
From preventing hearing loss to treating tinnitus, we’ve got everything you need to know about ears and hearing.
Scientists find clue to what makes multiple sclerosis worse
Researchers have discovered a genetic variant related to faster disease progression in multiple sclerosis.
WHO: Nearly 36 million in Europe suffering from 'long COVID'
According to the UN health agency, COVID-19 is still responsible for over 1,000 deaths a week in the European region.
Fecal transplants - stool as medicine
A stool transplant can help damaged intestinal flora recover.
In Zambia, postnatal depression is neglected
The mental health of pregnant women in Zambia, like in much of Africa, is often overlooked.
Health tips: How to stay safe in a heat wave
Heat waves are common in India but this year is hotter than ever before everywhere. Here's how to stay safe.
Aggressive neighbors? NATO exercise underway in Lithuania
With Lithuania urging NATO to bolster Baltic defenses, Germany may soon permanently station a brigade in the country.
Fact check: Conspiracy theories about the 'pandemic treaty'
Can the WHO interfere in state affairs? Four false claims on the World Health Organization's pandemic response treaty.
Weekly roundup — Young, alone & happier for it
'Comparison is the thief of joy' — and also, a researcher explains why people are feeling younger than ever.
African startups embrace AI technology
Companies in Ghana aim to be at the forefront of the development of artificial intelligence on the African continent.
Would you subject your child to a DNA test?
Listen to what Ugandans and Malawians told us!
NATO's Air Defender 23 exercise ends with 'great success'
The Euro-Atlantic military alliance's largest ever air exercise has come to a close. Commanders say it was a success.
Lonely? Being around people can make it worse
A huge amount data suggests our mental health goes down — not up — when we try to solve our loneliness by socializing.
Diabetes cases predicted to rise to 1.3 billion by 2050
A new study projects that global diabetes cases will rise from 529 million to 1.3 billion by 2050.
India swelters under deadly heat wave
While people are trying their best to beat the heat, at least 170 people have died and hospitals are overcrowded.
New HPV test crucial step for eradicating cervical cancer
A new affordable, point-of-care HPV test could be a major step towards eradicating cervical cancer.
Ghana's female footballers open up on mental health
Ghanaian female footballers are breaking the silence on mental health issues, raising awareness and challenging stigma.
The smokeless stoves empowering rural women in Pakistan
An initiative is teaching women how to build their own environmentally friendly stoves out of mud bricks and lime.
I have HPV. What should I do?
Whether you have one of the telltale signs or you’re frantic after diagnosis, here's what you need to know about HPV.
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