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Health
Health refers to physical and mental well-being in the broadest sense.
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How to boost mental health with dance
Children from the Kibera district in Nairobi improve their mental health with dance.
WHO says these industries kill 2.7 million a year in Europe
The WHO blames tobacco, ultra-processed foods, alcohol and fossil fuels for causing millions of deaths annually.
Gonorrhea resistance to antibiotics is increasing
European data suggests antimicrobial resistance to gonorrhea treatments is growing. The same is true in Africa and Asia.
Losing Limbs to Sepsis
Sepsis changed Georg Winterling’s life forever: both his arms and legs had to be amputated.
German study shows 1 in 6 develop antidepressant withdrawal
Less people experience "discontinuation symptoms" after stopping antidepressants than previously thought.
Grayson Murray's death poses golf mental health questions
The death of the pro golfer has led to a conversation around mental health provisions in individual sports like golf.
Many kids experienced early-onset puberty in the pandemic
In the pandemic, precocious puberty in kids grew more common. That’s been confirmed by data from all over the world.
Mystery syndrome - Why are refugee kids falling into comas?
A Roma family from Kosovo hopes for asylum in Sweden.
Sexual health in India: AI chatbots and taboos
To answer questions about sexual health, AI bot Myna Bolo needs to understand many Indian dialects.
How well do AI chatbots understand us?
Chatbots can show and understand emotions — what are the advantages and dangers?
Heat exhaustion or heat stroke: What to do in an emergency
In recent years, the arrival of summer has been accompanied by record high temperatures. Here's how to stay safe.
Women often outlive men but in poorer health
There's been little progress in closing the gap between the sexes in 30 years, a study of 20 common diseases has found.
Diabetes is treatable — but in Africa, it's still deadly
Diabetes is surging in sub-Saharan Africa. Though treatment is available, many cannot afford it.
Microplastics are in all of us
So what can we do about it? Also, we receive tips for what you should (not) eat during your pregnancy.
The mysterious spike in whooping cough cases
Cases of whooping cough, or pertussis, are spiking across the United States and Europe. Experts say it's unclear why.
How do we want to die?
At the end of life, many people end up in a hospital.
Slimmed down: the minimalistic mini MRI
Magnetic resonance scanners are too big, too heavy and too expensive. A mini MRI can help.
AfricaLink on Air - 21 May 2024
South Africa's new universal healthcare law begins+++Patients in Kenya sell their health data to get medical care
Doctors try to prop up Gaza's collapsing health sector
Hospital workers and medical NGOs in Gaza are struggling to revive a health care system in ruins.
'Period' paintings make use of unusual material for art
Jasmine Alicia Carter paints exclusively in shades of red and brown, using blood from her last menstrual cycle.
Germany: New online atlas compares 1,700 hospitals' services
An online atlas now provides German residents with information on hospital services and their quality.
Global life expectancy set to rise nearly 5 years by 2050
New research has found that life expectancies are set to grow around the world over the next three decades.
The 'rainbow diet' — a recipe for good health?
Some influencers claim eating foods based on their colors can protect against disease. But it's not that simple.
Illicit fentanyl is entering the US at highest rates ever
More than 115 million illicit pills containing fentanyl were seized by US law officials last year.
Robot avatar helps German student attend class
Linus is unable to attend school due to illness but can participate in lessons with the use of a robot.
Kenya: Fashion star and community activist
Fashion was an escape for David Avido: from an unpromising future to being a star in his own right.
Suicide prevention plan targets men
Some 10,000 people take their lives each year in Germany — three-quarters of them are male.
Get your brain in sync with exercise
Fitness coach Tim Bertko demonstrates an exercise based on a traditional Bavarian dance.
The benefits of fermented foods
Some influencers claim eating foods based on their colors can protect against disease. But it's not that simple.
No hope? How social media changes our outlook on life
Young people feel gloomy about the future, a recent study suggests. One part of the problem: Social media.
Social media abstinence can boost self-esteem
A Canadian study has found that refraining from social media for a week can have a positive impact on one's body image.
Focus on Europe — Spotlight on People
Many opposition members have fled Russia. They continue to resist Putin from exile.
A day in the life of your brain
Your brain has about 170 billion worker-cells — and they stay busy around the clock.
AstraZeneca withdraws COVID-19 vaccine, citing low demand
The company says the decision is due to commercial reasons and not related to any rare side effects it may have caused.
Intellectual property: How to stop Western theft
A new UN pact could help developing countries to stop developed nations from co-opting and patenting their products.
How animals heal themselves
Researchers have observed how an Orangutan treated itself for a facial wound. Animals have many ways to help themselves.
Can EU wean itself off essential drugs from China, India?
Public health in Europe is dependent on Asian supplies. As the EU attempts to reshore production, does this make sense?
Poorly Treated? – Racism in Medicine
More than a quarter of the population of Germany has a migrant background.
Can Kenya fund doctors' demands for better woking terms?
Kenya's healthcare system has ground to a near halt after about 7,000 medical professionals walked off the job in March.
Why are cancer cases soaring in India?
The number of people suffering from cancer will rise exponentially in the next two decades, health experts have warned.
Weekly roundup — Around the rim
Gabe's voice undergoes an unexpected transformation, and why two people ran around a 'wall of death' in Italy.
Exercising your diaphragm to boost vitality
Your diaphragm is vital for breathing. Fitness trainer Tim Bertko shows us how to train this powerful muscle.
Your body image, ice baths & sad music
Want to feel better about how you look? Avoid Instagram. Also, forget 'cold tubs' if you want bigger muscles.
Your amazing brain — Keeping it healthy - In Good Shape
Your brain works hard, around the clock. Exercise, good sleep and essential oils can give your brain a boost.
Why certain foods boost your energy, vitality and your mood
If you’re recovering from an illness or feel generally run down, eating foods with the right nutrients can help.
Ghana’s Eco Hospital helps patients heal
The Eco Hospital in Wa in northwestern Ghana uses the healing power of nature to treat patients.
Africa's striking health workers
From Zimbabwe to Kenya, African nations have experienced strikes by health workers. What forces them to down tools?
Loneliness is not 'just a first world problem'
We know people get lonely — COVID lit a loneliness epidemic. But we don't know enough to help people in poorer regions.
Robots as caregivers – opportunities and risks
Can robots make up for a shortage of nursing staff in hospitals and care facilities?
Power napping – What is it and what are the benefits?
Power napping is a revitalizing snooze that has been proven to boost mental alertness, creativity and physical energy.
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