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Health
Health refers to physical and mental well-being in the broadest sense.
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China ends use of COVID travel tracking app
The move is part of Beijing's efforts to pivot away from its contentious zero-COVID strategy.
Celine Dion halts tour due to rare neurological disorder
The Canadian superstar said she is receiving support from doctors to improve her condition.
AfricaLink on Air — 08 December 2022
Nigerian military rejects secret mass abortion report+++How Africans experience Germany
Eco Africa — The Environment Magazine
Eco Africa: The woman dedicated to bringing poachers to justice in Uganda and getting health insurance with recyclables.
Trading waste for health insurance
A startup is trying to offer insurance to those who don't have it. All people have to do is bring in recyclable waste.
Karl Lauterbach plans to reform Germany's hospitals
German parliament has approved the 'biggest hospital reform in 20 years.'
US to end mpox state of public health emergency
The public health emergency was declared over the summer, as the country struggled to contain the soaring infections.
WHO says 'not there yet' on coronavirus
The world health body estimates 90% of people have some resistance to COVID-19 but warns new variants may pose threats.
The curious case of a jogger in China
A man enters a public park, jogs a few laps around a lake, then leaves. So how did he infect dozens with COVID-19?
Germany: RSV infection wave overloads children's hospitals
Doctors in Germany warn there is a severe lack of intensive care beds for children and the system is close to collapse.
Pakistan: How a breast cancer patient defied social stigma
A lack of awareness about breast cancer means that an increasing number of women are falling victim to the disease.
Europol seize 30 tonnes of drugs in 'super-cartel' bust
Key suspects of the drug empire were arrested by officials in Spain, France, Belgium, the Netherlands and the UAE.
Why are more and more girls starting puberty early?
More children have been starting puberty abnormally early since the start of the COVID pandemic. Why?
Kashmir suicide prevention helpline saves lives
A suicide-prevention telephone support service in Kashmir is a lifeline to those struggling with mental health issues.
Alaa Abdel-Fattah: Jailed activist's health 'deteriorated'
The imprisoned Egyptian-British activist recently ended his hunger strike, after more than 220 days.
Health and spa trips in Europe
Every week, we present different ways to travel, and this time it's health and spa trips. Here are some tips.
Does pro football cause testicular cancer?
Are four cases of testicular cance in the Bundesliga just a coincidence? For experts, the answer is clear.
German health minister shocked by death threats to children
German Health Minister Karl Lauterbach says death threats against him, and his children, have become a part of everyday
Hundreds of thousands protest state of Madrid's healthcare
Some 200,000 people marched in opposition to the proposed reforms to the Spanish capital's healthcare system.
Pakistan: How fake doctors are playing with people's lives
Public health facilities in Pakistan are inadequate and poor citizens can't afford private hospitals.
Repeated COVID-19 increases health risks, new study shows
New study suggests COVID reinfection increases risks of health concerns.
Eco Africa — The Environment Magazine
On this Eco Africa: Tackling Egypt's plastic problem, and teaching first-aid mental health classes for climate anxiety.
Australia: Hackers demand $10 million for stolen health data
Health care company Medibank refused to pay the ransom. The blackmailers have already uploaded sensitive records.
US: Voters back state proposals to secure abortion rights
Voters in four states have backed proposed amendments to their state constitutions ensuring access to abortion.
Syria camp an 'open air prison' for children, MSF says
Medical charity Doctors Without Borders (MSF) warns youngsters face violence, exploitation and lawlessness at al-Hol.
Japan's population problem forces changes to social security
Japan has a shrinking pool of young workers to fund retirement and healthcare.
Why is the world experiencing a cholera vaccine shortage?
The world is experiencing the highest number of cholera outbreaks on record alongside an acute vaccine shortage. Why?
Putin and Parkinson's: What do experts say?
Tabloids have been murmuring about the possibility that Putin has had Parkinson's for years now. What do doctors think?
Trial shows psilocybin could help treat depression
A trial shows some treatment success with a single dose of psilocybin in patients with treatment-resistant depression.
Cholera has spread throughout Lebanon, says WHO
A first batch of vaccines from France arrived in Lebanon this week as the country seeks to contain an outbreak.
Why do humans eat meat?
On World Vegan Day, DW looks at why humans eat so much meat when we know it's bad for us and the planet.
India fails to address growing mental health problem
In India, psychiatrists are scarce. Many people with disorders are reluctant to seek help and suffer in silence.
Indonesians agonize over child deaths blamed on cough syrups
Child deaths with suspected links to cough and other medicinal syrups have left many parents deeply distressed.
AfricaLink on Air - 27 October 2022
Rwandans react to Kagame's call for talks with opposition critics+++What led Kagame to call for talks with critics?
Doctors say respiratory infection RSV may surge this winter
As respiratory syncytial virus spreads among kids in the US, doctors in Europe say it may surge here too. Facts on RSV.
Oral health: Past and modern methods
Natural and traditional methods of oral hygiene aren’t disappearing in rural African communities.
What's the point of a mental health diagnosis?
People often need a diagnosis to get ongoing psychotherapy. But some experts say we're pathologizing everyday distress.
Germany: Lauterbach outlines cannabis legalization plan
An adult would be allowed to carry 20 to 30 grams of cannabis for their own consumption, details of the plan show.
6 killed in West Bank raid — Palestinian officials
The Palestinian Health Ministry said that another 20 Palestinians were injured.
Germany sees drop in medical tourism
Many foreigners used to visit Germany to undergo medical treatment or get cosmetic surgery.
Weekly roundup — Wait, did that really happen?
Yes, for exactly the right reasons, researchers in the US created a pretty lethal form of the coronavirus inside a lab.
Ghanaian doctor performs free reconstructive surgeries
Ghana-born Dr. Michael Obeng has famously performed many surgeries worldwide.
Are we still doing daylight savings time?
'Spring forward,' 'fall back.' When it comes to human health, one of those two time changes is not like the other.
Cholera vaccine shortages force WHO to reduce advised dosage
The WHO has announced a temporary shift to a one-dose strategy amid a rise in cholera cases in several countries.
German climate activists disrupt Scholz speech
Climate protests are on the rise as leaders prepare to gather for the UN climate conference in Egypt early next month.
Germany looks into Africa health chief racism allegations
The head of Africa’s Center for Disease Control has accused border control at Frankfurt Airport of mistreating him.
Is climate change behind whale weight loss?
In South Africa, some whales have dramatically changed their migration routes and eating patterns.
Low emissions, high consequences
The climate crisis in Africa: cultural shifts in Kenya, mental health in South Africa & perilous peatlands in the DRC.
Germany arrests suspect in health minister 'kidnap plot'
German federal prosecutors say the 75-year-old woman was involved in a plot to kidnap Lauterbach earlier this year.
Why Ghanaians are opening up about mental health
Conversations around mental health are hard in Ghana. But more young people are confronting their struggles.
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