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Health
Health refers to physical and mental well-being in the broadest sense.
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How working mothers can avoid burnout and depression
Working mothers often have a very big load to carry. Counselling or psychotherapy can beat burnout and depression
Soccer and mental health taboos
Professional soccer players with mental health issues could be helped by permanent psychological support at clubs.
UK studies link contaminated air to cognitive decline
A new study has found that extreme exposure may have driven cognitive deterioration for people in the United Kingdom.
AfricaLink News: April 25
Rwanda and Congo to sign peace pact in Washington +++ Kenya recalls certain drugs citing safety concerns
Can chatting to AI increase vaccination rates?
Global health bodies are worried about declining rates of critical vaccination coverage. Could chatbots be a solution?
Focus on Europe — Spotlight on People
Poland is preparing itself for a Russian attack with compulsory firearms training for pupils.
Sisal — the sustainable innovation in hairdressing
Why ropes are good for your scalp: Sisal hair.
How to beat pain — In Good Shape
Painkillers can damage our stomach, liver and kidneys and have other risks. Chronic pain has to be tackled differently.
Legionnaires' outbreak in Berlin has tenants worried
An outbreak of Legionnaires' disease has raised concerns that housing companies are too slow to react to health crises.
The secrets of Sardinia's centenarians
In the villages on Sardinia's east coast, people live longer than almost anywhere else in the world.
Tuberculosis: An ancient killer we can't seem to defeat
We've been able to cure tuberculosis for decades. So why does the disease kill more than 1 million people every year?
Germans know next to nothing about their chancellor's health
In the US, people recently learned that Trump is in tip-top shape. German chancellors are a lot less forthcoming.
EU reports record number of warnings on harmful products
In 2024, the EU received the most alerts about harmful non-food consumer products since record-keeping began.
In Good Shape — A closer look at health trends
Diet breads, magic exercises, beauty tricks on the internet. Health trends under a microscope.
WHO countries agree on technology transfers in next pandemic
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said "multilateralism is alive and well."
Syrian doctors leave Germany to work for free at home
After working in Germany, Syrian doctors are returning to their homeland to help its shattered health system.
Is synthetic hair a health risk for Black women in the USA?
US study finds synthetic hair products — especially those used by Black communities — contain cancer-causing chemicals.
Community farms: Affordable organic food for city dwellers
A village-based community farm project is providing organic food for the nearby city of Noida – a model for the future?
Psychoactive drug pollution makes fish less risk-averse
A Swedish study has found clobazam pollution in waterways changes how wild Atlantic salmon migrate and react to risk.
US: Trump in 'excellent' health, says doctor
A White House report put the 78-year-old's health down to his "active lifestyle" and also found no cognitive issues.
US: RFK Jr. says there is an 'autism epidemic.' Is it true?
Autism diagnoses in the US have quadrupled. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants to find out why.
Can AI replace therapists?
AI chatbots can temporarily help people living with mental illness, but programs must be monitored.
Prostate cancer: A new at-home saliva test beats blood test
A new DNA test performs better than current methods for screening prostate cancer risk, a UK study shows.
German fencer talks about bulimia and calls for change
German fencer Léa Krüger makes her bulimia disorder public and calls for change.
Trump tariffs: Why won't countries buy US meat products?
Trade tariffs for EU, UK, Australia, Argentina are due to restrictions on US beef and chicken. Is US meat safe to eat?
The 77 Percent — The Magazine for Africa's Youth
We explore how poor infrastructure is holding Ghana back, and how better urban planning can shape future cities.
Your brain looks like this on abstract art
The meaning of an artwork really is in "the eye of the beholder," according to a new neuroscience study.
In Good Shape — How to maintain your mental health
Mental health problems affect professional footballers, working mothers and students alike. What help is out there?
A new dietary trend: The glucose diet
This diet avoids carb-rich food. How does it work, and what are the potential benefits?
Philippines: Bringing maternal care to remote villages
In the Philippines, rural health units are not just saving lives — they're shaping the future of maternal care.
Netflix's 'Adolescence': Teen minds on screen
Netflix’s "Adolescence" highlights the impact of the internet on teen mental health. Are smartphone bans really enough?
Bolivian city drowns in rubbish
In Cochabamba, tons of rubbish accumulate on the streets due to a protest by residents blocking access to a landfill.
Are braids bad for your health?
Are South African women worried that synthetic hair materials might be causing them harm? DW reports from Johannesburg.
Pandemic? No thanks! - Recognizing new diseases early
Corona, AIDS and the Spanish flu have claimed many millions of lives.
Are PFAS affecting you? What you should know
PFAS are everywhere – in food packaging, water, and more. But what happens when they enter our bloodstream?
An end to migraine symptoms! How do triptans work?
Triptans can quickly and effectively alleviate migraine symptoms. But they are not for everyone.
In Good Shape — The bitter truth about sugar
People who eat too much sugar, risk getting a fatty liver or diabetes. How much sweet stuff can our bodies take?
Kabwe — Zambia's toxic town
In one former mining town in Zambia, over 200,000 children and women have elevated levels of lead poisoning.
How the vagus nerve helps against eating disorders
The vagus nerve, part of the parasympathetic system, controls relaxation, rest, digestion, and may combat depression.
How do our nervous systems work?
Why do we have so many nervous systems? When do the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems kick in?
Off your phone! Screen use in bed raises insomnia risk 59%
An hour of screen use in bed reduces sleep by 24 minutes per night and increases insomnia risk.
China: Pensioners can't afford nursing homes
Luxury retirement homes and robots for the elderly in China: only a few seniors can afford it.
Mr Waduud: Drawing attention to mental health
How Mr. Waduud is campaigning for the mental health of men in Nigeria.
Alpacas: Fluffy therapy helpers for the elderly
In an Irish retirement home, fluffy alpacas are bringing smiles to the faces of elderly residents.
23andMe: Privacy risks of gene data being sold or leaked
23andMe has declared bankruptcy. What can third parties do with customers’ genetic data?
Focus on Europe - Spotlight on People
U.S. international broadcasters face an uncertain future after decades of trusted reporting around the world.
RFK Jr.'s let bird flu spread plan 'makes no sense'
Is letting bird flu spread instead of culling sick chickens the right approach for the US? Opinions are mixed.
Climate change making heart disease worse among Australians
Adaptation to warming climates will be essential to avoid more heart disease resulting from hot weather.
How to keep your social media use in check
Constant online chatting can be addictive! When does the fun become a dependency? And what can you do about it?
What's behind India's high tuberculosis infection rate?
India logs over 2 million tuberculosis cases each year — despite government pledges to eradicate the disease by 2025.
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