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Health
Health refers to physical and mental well-being in the broadest sense.
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Innovative treats help people living with dementia
These sugar-free treats look and taste like sweets, but are made almost entirely of water.
Euromaxx: Lifestyle Europe
Working as a woman at Oktoberfest, treasure hunts in the Swiss Alps, and sweets for dementia.
Turning fatty liver disease around
Fatty liver can be caused by excessive alcohol or overeating, but the liver can fully recover.
Germany begins recruiting workers from Kenya
Kenya's labor accord with Germany has come into force. Some 500 professionals are set to emigrate in the coming months.
How yoga can help with Long COVID
Chronic fatigue can be a long-term aftereffect of COVID-19. It's debilitating. Could yoga help?
Africa's fight against antimicrobial resistance
Antimicrobial resistance is linked to more than 1 million disease-related deaths in Africa, a new report says.
Excruciating pain from hidden gallstones
Cramps, nausea, pain in the upper right abdomen or back – these are typical symptoms of gallstones.
Apple farming in Himachal Pradesh: Fighting fungal disease
In Himachal Pradesh, regenerative farming is helping stave off fungal disease in apple orchards.
Resistance and change — Global Us
With many US states passing anti-trans laws, Minnesota has become a safe haven. Also: floodplains and clean air.
Indian women push for better working conditions
In New Delhi, women are collaborating to cut their exposure to toxic air.
Mpox on the rise in Africa: Are there enough vaccines?
An alarming surge in mpox cases has hit Africa, with more than 32,000 suspected infections recorded.
Congo: Displaced people caught between conflict and crisis
In eastern Congo, people are trapped between fighting in their villages and overcrowded camps with rampant mpox.
Herbs and their super powers
Can garlic fight off bacteria? Is sage anti-inflammatory? Can turmeric ease arthritis?
Torn patellar tendon: A rare but serious knee injury
DW fills you in on how serious an injury it is, how it is treated, and how long recovery can take.
Muna: an ancient medicinal plant from the Andes
Studies show that the plant has antibacterial and antifungal properties.
Assert yourself (especially if your partner drinks)
Alcohol? It's bad for us. But a fascinating new study looks at what happens to person watching the drinking happen.
In Good Shape — The Health Show
Medics and researchers give us the lowdown on mint, sage and ginger. What are the best home remedies?
Nigeria cracks down on holy water scams
Nigeria's food and drug administration, NAFDAC, is warning Nigerians about fraudulent "miracle" products sold by some churches. Christ Mercy Land Deliverance Ministries is under investigation for selling unverified "holy water" and "miracle soap" with false healing claims. Stay informed to avoid these scams and protect your health.
Illegal organ traffickers in Africa prey on world's poor
Illegal organ trafficking is worth over $1 billion annually and generally targets vulnerable people.
Illegal organ traffickers in Africa prey on world's poor
The illegal organ trade in Africa is a significant issue, with the World Health Organization estimating its value at over $1 billion annually. Efforts to raise awareness through campaigns, national policies and legal frameworks are crucial in addressing the shortage of legal organ donors and combating the illegal organ trade. But is that enough?
Pregnancy completely rewires mothers' brains — study
The study is the first to map widescale changes to the brain's structure and function during pregnancy.
Lacking funds, children's cancer care in Lebanon at risk
In a country ravaged by an economic crisis, donations are drying up for the Children's Cancer Center in Beirut.
Nipah virus: A recurring, deadly threat in India
India often faces outbreaks of Nipah virus. Transmitted by fruit bats, it's often fatal among humans.
Germany-Kenya migration deal prompts brain drain fears
'As a doctor, you also have to take care of yourself': Despite misgivings, Harry Otieno considers going abroad to work.
Never enough — Beating exercise addiction
For Friederike, sport was like a drug. We accompany Friederike on her way out of exercise addiction.
One doctor's mission to supply health care in rural Cameroon
For years, doctor Georges Bwelle has been providing critical health care free of charge to poor communities in Cameroon.
NFL: Do 'guardian caps' make the sport safer?
Concussion remains a major health concern in American Football. A handful of players are improving their protection.
Ukraine faces mental-health crisis because of war
After more than two and half years of conflict, stress has become commonplace for most Ukrainians.
What's the best way to treat insomnia?
Sleeping tablets can be a temporary solution for insomnia. But what is the best long-term approach?
In Good Shape — How to improve your sleep
40% of the global population has problems sleeping. Even many children fail to get enough sleep. What really helps?
Treating thoracic outlet syndrome
Nerves and blood vessels run in a passage between the neck and chest. If that gap is constricted, it can cause pain.
Why sitting too much can make you sick
Sitting not only causes pain in the back and neck. It also increases the risk of developing heart disease and diabetes.
Women's soccer: US shows up Europe on maternity care
A recent lawsuit involving French club Olympique Lyon highlighted the disparities in maternity care in women's football.
Sport, the universal panacea - In Good Shape
Exercise is an effective treatment for many illnesses. Its positive effects are often underestimated even by doctors.
How Rostock recruits foreign health care staff to Germany
The University of Rostock is addressing health care staffing gaps by helping skilled foreigners settle in Germany.
Mpox vaccines to arrive in DRC within days: WHO
The chief of the UN's health agency says he hopes the mpox outbreak can be stopped in the next six months.
Half the world lacks access to safe drinking water
Less than half of people around the world have access to safe drinking water.
'Concerning' rise in unprotected sex among teenagers
Many teenagers in Europe, central Asia, and Canada don't use condoms. Experts warn of unwanted pregnancies and STIs.
Leaving a cult behind - The hard road back to life
Breaking free from the clutches of a cult is a long and painful process.
Focus on Europe – Spotlight on People
Swedish authorities report that hundreds of tankers are traveling from St. Petersburg to India or China.
Malawi seeks to reduce infant mortality with nutrition
Healthy diets, breastfeeding and sanitation could save lives.
Congo 'working blindly' in attempts to control Mpox outbreak
Low Mpox testing rates in DR Congo suggests true number of cases could be five times higher than reported.
England's ailing NHS healthcare system
With long waiting lists and understaffed hospitals, healthcare in England has been deteriorating for years.
Healthy eating: Why teens gorge and older people peck
Young people can eat everything in sight, older people lose appetite. Knowing why can help you stay healthy at any age.
Focus on Europe - Spotlight on People
Long waiting lists and understaffed hospitals – healthcare in Britain has been steadily deteriorating.
In Good Shape - Mental health - how can you improve it?
When you’re in a good mood, work comes easily, and you can enjoy being with others. But bad moods are part of life, and they can even act as a driving force. But if you feel your mental balance is disturbed long term, it’s good to seek help.
Mpox outbreak: Are vaccine makers prepared?
Africa faces a shortage of mpox vaccines as a serious new mpox variant spreads on the continent.
The Turkish beauty industry's dark side
Cosmetic surgery in Turkey: Low price, high risk.
Germany takes sick children from Ukraine's bombed hospital
German clinics are now treating 10 Ukrainian children after Russian attacks damaged Kyiv's largest children's hospital.
Mpox: Thai authorities suspect first case
The patient is a European who recently arrived from a trip to Africa.
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