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Health
Health refers to physical and mental well-being in the broadest sense.
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Zimbabwe battles cholera outbreak
A struggling public health sector has made it worse, and authorities are appealing for local and international support.
How to treat scalds and burns and prevent scars
Burns and scalds often get treated incorrectly at home, using perhaps flour, butter, oil or ice.
International Space Station: 25 years of a safe space
A quarter century on and the ISS is still a place of peaceful collaboration for science. Here's what you need to know.
Why men die younger than women
There's a difference in life expectancy between men and women, and it's even visible between male and female animals.
Big pharma, made in China
China is expanding its influence on the global pharmaceuticals market.
Diabetes cases on the rise globally: How poor people cope
More than 600 million people globally suffer from diabetes, their number is on the rise.
Africalink on Air — 14 November 2023
How South Africa is coping with diabetes +++ Liberia holds presidential runoff +++ Accra Reparations Conference opens
Robots to the rescue: High-tech helpers
From drones dropping medicines to remote clinics to robots doing perilous jobs, high-tech helps when lives are at stake.
Back pain – is the spine poorly designed?
Your spine supports our body, is highly flexible, and protects your spinal cord – but is also prone to pain.
Ghana's Dwamena dies after on-field collapse
Raphael Dwamena has died at 28 after collapsing on the field in Albania. Doctors had called for him to retire in 2021.
Tomorrow Today – The Science Magazine
What can be done about invasive insects that can transmit dangerous diseases or damage ecosystems?
Do the windshield wiper!
Fitness coach Tim Bertko shows us a fun and easy exercise for strengthening the back.
Back pain and psychological triggers
Stress and emotional problems can contribute to back pain. Psychotherapy can help.
Gazans with health issues struggle amid war
A lack of electricity and supplies make life particularly challenging for Palestinians in Gaza with health issues.
PTSD: Healing after Nigeria's EndSARS protests
Two years have passed since the #EndSARS protest but for some young Nigerians, the trauma lives on.
Kenya's solution to curb high health costs
Kenya’s high cost of hospitalization can quickly put many patients in debt.
Gaza cancer clinic forced to close
DW's Mohammad Al-Kahlout met cancer patients that had to be transferred to hospitals unequipped to treat them.
Do you get shingles if you had chickenpox?
You can develop shingles years after a chickenpox infection. Why swift treatment is advisable.
That’s just life
Johanna Klug, 27, works as a companion for the dying.
Mobile phones might cause lower sperm count
Can mobile phone usage reduce sperm count in young men? Should you be worried?
Keeping kushti, India's mud wrestling, alive
Despite modern-day challenges, some wrestlers in India are still proudly playing the ancient sport.
What causes pad rash?
Skin irritation from extended contact with sanitary pads is common among women around the world. But it needn't be.
How Nkiruka Azutoru won her fight against depression
Meet a young Nigerian who conquered her depression.
Is anxiety on the rise in Kenya?
Severe anxiety affects one in 10 people in Kenya. Dr. Caroline Vundi shares some tips for managing the condition.
Women and heart disease
Heart problems among women are often treated incorrectly. The symptoms are frequently attributed to psychological causes
Male vs. female medics, what's your preference?
Listen to how the conversation went down!
In Good Shape – The Health Show
Breast cancer, urinary incontinence and fertility – a show dedicated to women’s health.
Scientists urge WHO to declare health emergency for planet
Health journals urge the World Health Organization to sound the alarm on climate change and dwindling biodiversity.
Study: No such thing as a 'beautiful scrotum'
There is no ideal length, width, or size of men’s scrotum, claim scientific study rewarded with IG Nobel Prize.
Let's talk about Sex - The 77 Percent
We look into a topic that isn't spoken about very openly on the African continent, and that is sex!
How to treat varicose veins
Varicose veins are unsightly, cause health problems and compromise the bloodflow to the heart. How are they treated?
High blood pressure – Alternatives to popping pills
High blood pressure can be remedied with medication – but also through endurance sport, yoga and outdoor walks.
Our circulation – How does it work?
Our cardiovascular system keeps our cells supplied with everything from nutrients to repair tools.
Ukrainian war victims get prostheses in the USA
Ilia Mykhalchuk lost both his arms in the Ukraine war. He's getting high-tech prostheses in the USA.
Cannabis in Canada: Mixed health results after legalization
Five years on, cannabis legalization in Canada may have increased health issues but brought positive social benefits.
Adam Peaty back in the pool after mental health break
Olympic champion Adam Peaty talked with DW about getting back to his best after returning to action in Berlin.
Why don't teeth grow back?
We only get two sets of new teeth. Why? A third set of regenerative teeth would come in useful.
In Good Shape - The Health Show
Fears, phobias, anxiety and anxiety disorders - what's the difference? And how can sufferers find help?
Japan's sleep-deprived employees embrace the workplace nap
Government officials say the Japanese are not sleeping enough, risking their health as well as productivity and focus.
From pills for burping cows, eyes on cows' butts & more
Wait, what? From a "cow-burp tax" to painted eyes on rear ends to help stave off predators — this episode has it all!
Contraceptive pills for men?
Researchers have discovered a compound that is suitable for making a non-hormonal pill for men.
Can a new drug benefit Alzheimer’s treatment?
A big advance in Alzheimer's treatment? Provisional study results on the antibody 'Donanemab'.
Dental implants - durable...and safe?
A dental implant is a stable, durable tooth replacement. But it’s not risk-free - and it's not for everyone.
How toxic are amalgam fillings?
Amalgam fillings contain mercury. So are they a health hazard?
Zambia: Why are mental health issues not prioritized?
Zambia passed a mental health law in 2019, but its implementation is still patchy. In this week's street debate, The 77 Percent heads to Lusaka to find out why — despite the law — people who have mental health problems often struggle to find the help they need.
Bedbugs: Small, resistant and very hard to fight
Paris is fighting bedbugs. The parasites are extremely hard to get rid of. Our author found out the hard way.
Nurses combat early preganancy in schools
Two young Cape Verdean nurses and activists have started a youth clinic to combat early pregnancy in schools.
France to vaccinate millions of ducks against bird flu
A mass-vaccination campaign against bird flu has begun in France, but the poultry industry is risking a trade backlash.
Katalin Kariko and Drew Weissman win Nobel Prize in Medicine
Two scientists have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine for work that helped in the development of mRNA vaccines.
Bangladesh records 1,000 deaths in record dengue outbreak
The South Asian country, where dengue is endemic, is suffering the worst outbreak of the disease in its history.
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