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Health
Health refers to physical and mental well-being in the broadest sense.
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How do Germans behave when they're ill?
A new episode of the "Average German": How do they behave when they are ill?
How are foreign doctors faring in Germany?
Germany is welcoming an increasing number of foreign doctors. But what challenges and opportunities await them?
Avian flu, strangers & orgasms
How concerning is the spread of H5N1 from cows to humans? Also, random people know you better than you think.
India spice maker says products safe after health concerns
Popular food brand Everest said its fish curry spice mix was safe to use after Hong Kong and Singapore flagged concerns.
Why we are losing the fight to control global malaria cases
After two decades of decline, malaria cases worldwide have remained steady since 2015. Why have control efforts stalled?
US, Philippines launch naval drills in South China Sea
The drills are the largest in years and come amid tension between Manila and Beijing after repeated maritime encounters.
Uganda's world record tree hugger planting seeds for change
Climate activist Patricia Ariokot raises awareness of the vital role trees play in mental and environmental health.
Tomorrow Today – The Science Magazine
Eating algae instead of fish; health effects of energy and soft drinks; snakes as early-warning sensors for earthquakes
AfricaLink on Air — 18 April 2024
Malaria vaccine conspiracy theories +++ A Guinean Muslim cleric stirs controversy for leading prayers Mandingo
Kenya's doctors' strike: Is there an end in sight?
Kenyan doctors have been on strike for five weeks, but President William Ruto says his government is out of money.
Deadly cholera outbreak hits southern Africa
Zambia, Zimbabwe and Malawi are at the epicenter of a deadly cholera outbreak in southern Africa.
Travel Bite: German home remedies
Rachel welcomes back Shabnam Surita to play doctor and dig into a few German health quirks.
Young Africans hit by UK care visa scandal speak out
UK social care visa scandal
Sexual organs – the minor differences
The penis and glans start out the same as the labia and clitoris. How our sex organs develop and influence our bodies.
Poland's abortion law bickering plagues Tusk coalition
Polish Prime Minister Tusk promised the liberalization of abortion rights. But it's a tough issue for his coalition.
Weekly roundup — In your head, your heart & your tummy
Angry? New research shows how to literally destroy it. Also, make yourself healthier and happier... by being touched.
How men can take charge of their health
Men go to the doctor less often and lead unhealthier lives than women. As a result, diseases are often discovered late.
Please touch me (it's for my health)
Are we touching each other less? Probably. Does it matter? Very much.
British care home welcomes pensioners, children
Children and older people both need care. So why not open a kindergarten in a retirement home?
How to keep your child healthy
What makes a good breakfast for children and what sort of praise is best for their self-confidence?
Weathering: How racism impacts the body on a cellular level
We know health outcomes frequently differ based on race in the US. The 'Weathering theory' could help explain why.
Africa's fight against urban air pollution
Cities are growing rapidly in Africa, but many countries lack effective technologies to measure air pollution.
Richarlison can spur change in Brazilian football mentality
The Tottenham striker's comments about how therapy saved his life could change a generation of footballers in Brazil.
How breathing works
How lungs work and why we can rarely hold our breath for more than a minute.
How men can look after their health - In Good Shape
How do you detect testicular cancer early? Can erectile dysfunction be avoided? How can men stay healthy into old age?
German Bundestag considers COVID-19 inquiry
Many German politicians and health experts are now calling for a review of the government's COVID-19 pandemic response.
Inside Europe 4 April 2024
The electoral tide turns on Turkey’s president Recep Tayyip Erdogan, taking stock of NATO at 75, the war in Gaza casts a cloud over the Eurovision Song Contest and why Czechs spent Wednesday taking it easy. Also: a special focus on farmers and mental health.
There's no such thing as 'looking autistic' in film, TV
More autistic characters are featured on-screen these days. But stereotypes about autistic people still seem to persist.
Lyme disease and the fight for recognition
Years of pain without a diagnosis. For a long time, medicine seemed to ignore Lyme disease.
Cannabis in Germany: Legalization with limits
The German parliament has voted to approve cannabis for private use, but some rules remain in place.
Community health volunteers: Rural Africa's unsung heroes
In areas where public services are spread thin, community health volunteers can make all the difference.
Pope Francis leads Easter vigil after health concerns
Pope Francis used his homily to decry war and hatred in the world. It comes a day after he missed an Easter procession.
Germany rejects skills test for elderly drivers
Many countries in Europe regularly test the driving skills of older people. But such tests are voluntary in Germany.
Japan raids factory over deaths linked to health supplement
Japan’s Health Ministry has warned the number of those affected by consuming the Benikoji supplement could increase.
Pope Francis skips Good Friday procession for health reasons
It marks the second year in a row the 87-year-old has had to pull out of the Good Friday procession.
Stress fractures in sport: When stressed bones fight back
Anyone who does a lot of sport risks a stress fracture. Sports physicians know how to prevent the injury.
Cocaine vaccine: Could it help drug addicts?
Researchers in Brazil are developing a cocaine vaccine to stop users getting high and prevent addiction to the drug.
Nocebo ― a placebo's evil twin
You've heard of the placebo effect. The nocebo effect is exact the opposite: it's when negative thinking makes you sick.
WHO: Cyberbullying affects 1 in 6 school kids
In an international survey, peer violence and cyberbullying appear to be a growing problem for school-aged children.
Indian groups empower women working in informal sector
Two Delhi organizations are helping the many women who work informally as waste pickers or in the construction industry.
Angry? Don't run. Just breathe.
We all have ways of dealing with anger. And most of them don't really work.
Euromaxx - Lifestyle Europe
Austria’s first social hotel, orderliness as a German virtue, Poland’s Żurek sour rye flour soup.
Would you drink water just flushed down your toilet?
Can you imagine drinking the water you just flushed down your toilet? It might be a solution for water-scarce regions.
Teenage pregnancies - what are the risks?
Being a pregnant teenager can have devastating consequences.
Africa's burden with neurological diseases
Neurological disease burden is disproportionately high in Africa. How are African nations tackling the issue?
US surgeons transplant first pig kidney to live patient
The team that conducted the first-of-its-kind transplant operation called it "a lifeline to millions."
Gambia postpones vote to repeal FGM ban
Lawmakers in Gambia have referred a bill to repeal the ban on FGM for further committee discussions.
Lima: Poor air quality causes respiratory diseases
Air quality is a big problem in Lima. Reforestation is one part of the solution.
Weekly roundup — Want the job? Be first
New research can help you get a job, a date or win a talent show. Also, Conor puts a social norms study to the test.
How harmful are forever chemicals?
In the US, PFAS have been phased out of all fast-food packaging. Just how toxic are these forever chemicals?
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