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Health
Health refers to physical and mental well-being in the broadest sense.
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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.
Have you ever heard of 'male menopause'?
In Nigeria, a groups of pharmacists is raising awareness about hormonal changes certain men may feel as they age.
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.
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.
This is how breathing works
This is how lungs work and why we can rarely hold our breath for more than a minute.
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.
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.
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
Environmental activists are trying to restore balance by reforesting Lima's nearby mountains.
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.
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
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