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Health
Health refers to physical and mental well-being in the broadest sense.
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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?
Germany eyes Filipino nurses to ease labor shortage
Will Germany follow the United Kingdom and bring more Filipino nurses into its health care system?
Kashmir: Choosing to live in a leper colony
One man chose to stay on at this British colonial-era leper colony for decades after recovering.
Childhood death rate falls, threats persist: UN report
Despite progress, the report warns, the UN goal of significantly reducing preventable childhood deaths remains distant.
The original world records set by Christian López
Christian López from Toledo, Spain, sets one unusual world record after the other.
Euromaxx - Lifestyle Europe
A Ukrainian designer makes fashion, not war; original world records and Stilton cheese from England.
Empathy: How to learn to feel more for other people
We learn to feel empathy from the people around us. But if we feel too much, it can harm our mental health.
Tomorrow Today - The Science Show
Plastics and PFAS have useful properties, but they can also be highly toxic. How can we get rid of these contaminants?
Gender health imbalance still holding back women in sport
Women's sport has become far more visible in recent years but understanding of women's health within it lags behind.
Microbiome: How trillions of bacteria protect you
The gut is home to trillions of microorganisms, which are vital to digestion and warding off sickness.
Menopause needs a societal rethink
Menopause has been overmedicalized for decades, but experts are calling for a major societal shift in how it is viewed.
Why does the hair turn gray?
This week's viewer question comes from Abu Ali A. in Egypt.
NATO conducting exercises for 'Steadfast Defender 2024'
NATO troops launch tests in Poland to refine their ability with military equipment in challenging conditions, DW reports
Bosnia and Herzegovina: gambling addiction
Gambling addiction is on the rise in Bosnia. And people are suffering in silence.
South Korea moves to suspend striking doctors' licenses
Around 10,000 junior doctors have defied a government order to return to work.
Miss South Africa on mental health and depression
Natasha Joubert's Crown of Resilience: how to overcome depression.
In Good Shape - Parasites & Bedbugs & Mites
Bedbugs, tapeworms, mosquitoes with a fatal bite. How can you avoid falling victim to them?
Tomorrow Today – The Science Show
Music for preemies, interfaces between brains and computers, immunotherapies against cancer.
Global malnourishment: 1 in 8 people are obese
New data from The Lancet suggests fewer people are starving across the globe. But obesity is taking its place.
Inside Europe - 29 February 2024
NATO membership and the shift in the Swedish psyche, Russian fishing vessels in Norwegian ports, and refugee-led mental health interventions in Prague. Also: quantifying extremism in Germany's AfD, enshrining abortion in the French constitution, dealing with the aftermath of ISIS terror in Turkey and bringing refugee children and their peers together through music.
Sulfur stinks for the environment
Sulfur can be both harmless and toxic. It's a cause of acid rain and a pollutant present in coal.
How unhealthy are processed foods?
Processed doesn't always mean the food is unhealthy, but it is more likely to be high in calories and low in nutrition.
The playground dentist
Are children afraid of the dentist? Not if the tooth doctor comes to the playground and makes dental hygiene fun.
US: Endangered sea turtles nursed back to health
Sea turtles wash up on US east coast beaches every winter. Volunteers rescue the cold-stunned reptiles.
Libido mismatch? You're not alone
It's common for couples to have different sex drives. Here's how you can fix it.
Bangladesh: Sex scan verdict could help moms-to-be
Could this new directive from the High Court of Bangladesh help protect women during pregnancy?
How much sleep do children need?
Newborns must first learn the day-night rhythm. The need for sleep changes over the course of childhood.
Peru declares health emergency as dengue cases soar
The El Nino weather pattern has created ideal conditions for mosquitos to breed and transmit the virus.
Mauritius lets cruise ship dock after cholera scare
A suspected cholera outbreak has stranded more than 3,000 people aboard a cruise ship off the island of Mauritius.
In Good Shape - How children grow up healthy
How much sleep does a child need? Which sport is suitable? Is it okay to reward children?
Unmasking men's mental health battles
Nozibele and South African artist Seth Pimentel discuss why men should seek help for mental health problems.
Endometriosis: Painful periods aren't normal
Ritha shares her journey battling endometriosis. She discusses her strategies for coping with the condition.
Aphasia, dementia: What was Wendy Williams diagnosed with?
American celebrity Wendy Williams has been diagnosed with aphasia and FTD after struggling with her health for years.
South Korea orders striking doctors back to work
The South Korean government said a walkout by thousands of trainee doctors is not justifed.
Why are Europe's farmers struggling with mental health?
As farmers across Europe continue to protest, DW looks at how the pressures they face impact their mental wellbeing.
Naturally connected: The comfort of a tree
How often do you stop to really look at the trees in your neighborhood or in your local park? To observe their details and feel their presence? Though you mightn’t have really noticed them – they certainly notice you. They might even be listening in on your conversations. Journey with us to Berlin to get to know a special tree and meet a tree surgeon who can share some of its secrets.
Alaskapox: First known death from the virus
An elderly man in the US died of Alaskapox in January. Here's everything you need to know about the virus.
Kenya: Doctors concerned about conjunctivitis outbreak
Though conjunctivitis is not considered a dangerous disease, the rate of infection has alarmed some families.
Regular erections can improve men's sexual health
A study suggests men can train erectile function simply by having more erections — it's a bit like regular exercise.
Health care on wheels: Dhaka initiative for the poor
These buses are equipped with doctors, medicine and beds, and go all over Dhaka to provide free health care.
Using a heart's "digital twin" to reduce cardiac surgeries
A hospital in Boston is using a heart's "digital twin" to lower the number of cardiac surgeries.
How a woman in Tanzania overcame her heroin addiction
A former addict in Tanzania talks of how she started using heroin and the methadone program that helped her get clean.
NATO is holding largest military exercise in decades
NATO's Steadfast Defender 2024 is the largest military exercise in Europe since the Cold War.
Women in Germany demand better access to fertility treatment
Infertility affects one in six women in Germany. However, access to reproductive medicine is not available to all.
Are AI health tips useful or not?
Can AI assistants motivate people to eat more consciously and live healthier lives?
When your smartwatch sounds the alarm
If your smartwatch indicates cardiac arrhythmia, you should definitely go see a doctor.
How does a smartwatch measure your heartbeat?
Smartwatches use an optical sensor to detect the heartbeat. But how accurate is the process?
Superfood from India — water lily pops
A young entrepreneur is conquering German supermarkets with a new snack from India—water lily pops.
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