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Health
Health refers to physical and mental well-being in the broadest sense.
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Miscarriage and stillbirth: How to overcome them
Losing a baby can be a very difficult experience for couples - whether it is a miscarriage or a stillbirth.
Tomorrow Today - The Science Magazine
The wonder of plants: They can be sensitive to sound and a source of Vitamin D. Some even eat meat!
Diet for your body type — Personalized nutrition
Carbohydrates, fats, proteins. Each person is different, and every body utilizes food in a different way.
Can you really trust AI? Davos crowd treads with caution
AI is the hot topic at Davos this year, with political and business leaders thinking hard about the technology.
To your health
Why China's young workers are pumping the brakes on life in the fast-lane. And a special visit to a café in Vienna.
Malaria-free Cape Verde a 'beacon of hope' for Africa
The WHO has certified Cape Verde as malaria-free. But much remains to be done in the fight against the disease.
Maternal mortality: Pregnancy is 'shockingly dangerous'
While the maternal mortality rate in the US is rising, India is seeing fewer people die during pregnancy and childbirth.
Racism can make you sick
People who experience racial discrimination can develop high blood pressure, excess weight and mental health problems.
How megacities are tackling air pollution
Many of the world's biggest cities are slowly improving their air quality. Here's how.
SHIFT – Living in the Digital Age
Signs of internet addiction. Software to monitor employees’ performance. Microchips from space.
Britain's NHS strike: Doctors want more pay
Junior doctors are staging the NHS' longest ever strike. It's about pay, but also a decade of perceived neglect.
How the human eye works
Lens, pupil, iris, retina - how do these elements interact to enable us to see?
Bangladesh's e-waste crisis endangers health, environment
Recovering valuable metals from the trash could be a big opportunity for entrepreneurs, but it comes at a huge cost.
Happy New Year from Science unscripted!
Thanks for listening to (or watching) our show this year. Here are some tips for a safe party on December 31.
Worries grow for mental health of Afghan girls under Taliban
The Taliban have barred girls from schools beyond the sixth grade and women from almost all jobs and public spaces.
German doctors on strike at the height of COVID, flu season
Doctors are protesting low earnings and stifling bureaucracy. But the Health Ministry has rejected their demands.
India's parliament debates Murthy's 70-hour work week
Indian tech billionaire Narayan Murthy recently called for a 70-hour work week leaving many raised eyebrows.
WHO warns mpox could spread around the world again
Seven months after sexually transmitted mpox was downgraded from a global threat, a new outbreak could spread.
Young people with hypertension -- a growing problem
More and more under 25s are getting high blood pressure. What can be done to combat it?
Netherlands: Sporty fun in retirement homes
At a retirement home in Rotterdam, a specialist is injecting life into residents' weary bones.
Palpitations: Should you worry if your heart races?
Heart palpitations aren't necessarily dangerous, but they can be. So always consult your doctor.
In Good Shape – Keeping your heart healthy
Arrhythmia or heart attacks require swift medical attention. But there's a lot you can do to prevent heart problems.
Pregnancy sickness: Major discovery offers hope for cure
The discovery could lead to better treatment of "underdiagnosed and undertreated" forms of severe pregnancy sickness.
Bosnia: Is coal mining making people sick?
Residents around Bosnia's largest coal-fired power plant are getting sick. They blame the operators.
Focus on Europe - Spotlight on People
Residents around Bosnia's largest coal-fired power plant are getting sick. They blame the operators.
When sporting passion turns to addiction
An extreme triathlete who is also a sports scientist explains the phenomenon of sports addiction.
Homeopathy: Sugar pills and modern medicine
This is the story of how a maverick medic from eastern Germany harnessed the placebo effect and exported it worldwide.
French villages roll out health care on wheels
A medical bus aims to help rural communities in northwestern France that are facing a shortage of doctors.
STI – no need to be ashamed!
STIs or sexually transmitted infections are common. Itching or pain in the genitals can be the first signs.
Do women go through a second puberty?
TikTok is teeming with women who say they've found themselves in the throes of a second puberty. But is it a real thing?
How fasting fish could help scientists make us live longer
Researchers tested how killfish respond to fasting at different ages. What they found could be transferable to humans.
Are phones making teenagers depressed?
What effect does growing up in the age of smartphones have on kids' mental health? It's not so easy to measure.
The best exercise for your butt muscles
If you want to firm up your glutes, try out this simple exercise from our trainer Tim Bertko.
New eczema medication has revolutionized treatment
The new drugs use JAK inhibitors or monoclonal antibodies like Dupilumab.
Psychological support for Ukrainian soldiers in wartime
Ukraine sends psychologists to help the soldiers under unrelenting stress and exhaustion at the frontlines, DW reports.
WHO calls for higher taxes on alcohol, sugary drinks
The WHO has said taxes on alcohol and sugary drinks need to increase to lower deaths from drinking and unhealthy diets.
A vegan diet may be better for your heart, not taste buds
A new study showed people who ate a vegan diet lost weight compared with those eating an omnivorous diet.
Malignant melanoma and the risk of metastases
Malignant melanoma can quickly spread – or metastasize – to the lungs and brain. A new immunotherapy treatment can help.
Germany: Get COVID shots for Christmas, minister urges
Ahead of Christmas, the country is currently experiencing a wave of COVID-19 infections, and vaccination rates are low.
How does the skin work?
Our skin isn't just a shell for the body – it's a living organ that performs lots of vital functions.
Social media addiction: How can we avoid it?
Are social media platforms driving children into addiction? A lawsuit in the US is currently deliberating just this.
Could AI transform health care in Africa?
AI could fill major health care and workforce gaps, say experts, but only if infrastructure barriers can be overcome.
Putting caraway to the test: spice or effective medicine?
Tea and oil made from caraway seeds make you feel full, and help with stomach cramps and bad breath.
Salmonella – the invisible danger on our food
A salmonella infection can be dangerous. It can be avoided through proper hygiene in the kitchen.
Australia cracks down on single-use vaping devices
The crackdown comes amid concern about manufacturers targeting young people with flavors and packaging.
China demands more fever clinics amid pneumonia surge
A sharp rise in respiratory illnesses, particularly among children, has sparked fears of a new virus from China.
China claims all clear on child respiratory disease
The WHO requested data and China delivered: It says a known virus is causing a spike in child lung infections.
In Good Shape – The Health Show
Stress and salmonella are bad for our digestive system. But caraway and yogurt are good.
China says 'no unusual pathogens' behind pneumonia cases
The rise in illnesses comes as China braces for its first full winter since it had lifted COVID-19 restrictions.
Don't let obesity take you down
Dr. Chinonso Egemba meets a plus size dancer to learn what being obese means for her mental and physical wellbeing.
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