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Health
Health refers to physical and mental well-being in the broadest sense.
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Sierra Leone declares public health emergency over mpox
Two cases in less than four days has spurred authorities to take action to contain the spread of the viral disease.
Japanese worshippers take icy New Year's plunge
During Japan's Kanchu Misogi festival, participating worshippers pray for health by plunging into an ice-filled pool.
Public health: Businesses seek to cut sick pay in Germany
Against doctors' advice, businesses in Germany are calling for the abolishing of sick pay on the first day of symptoms.
Tomorrow Today — The Science Magazine
Eating algae instead of fish; health effects of energy and soft drinks; snakes as early-warning sensors for earthquakes
My body, my gut — the underappreciated control center
The intestine is a true marvel. This organ’s complex functions extend far beyond the mere processing of food.
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?
South Africa's 'spaza' shop shutdown sparks tensions
The small convenience stores are at the center of a heated dispute over food safety and immigration.
India uses yoga therapy for soldiers with depression
Find out why central government soldiers are doing the cobra pose and downward-facing dog in India-administered Kashmir.
Can we slow down brain aging and prevent dementia?
A series of studies take stock of what we know about brain aging. Can we slow down aging and reduce the risk of dementia
Magdeburg attack: How victims are getting help
Germany remains deeply shaken by the attack on the Christmas market in Magdeburg. Helping the victims is the main task.
What to know about the HMPV outbreak in China
Unlike the coronavirus. HMPV has been around for centuries and likely already infected most people once in their lives.
More Iranian women forced into illegal abortions
Hundreds of thousands of women seek illegal abortions every year in Iran, defying strict family planning laws.
Tomorrow Today — The Science Show
Mapping and monitoring coral reefs; miracle marine worms; organ donation and the gift of life; racism in medicine.
Suddenly, I was deaf
Oliver Faulstich is 37. He treads the line between people who are deaf, and those who can hear.
Should alcoholic drinks carry a warning label?
US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy wants alcoholic beverages to carry warning labels, just like tobacco products.
Ukraine's soldiers look to Greek monasteries for solace
Spiritual sanctuaries in Greece have welcomed Ukrainian soldiers, helping them recover from the ravages of war.
Stress fractures in sport: When stressed bones fight back
Anyone who does a lot of sport risks a stress fracture. Sports physicians know how to prevent the injury.
Your amazing brain: Keeping it healthy — In Good Shape
Your brain works hard, around the clock. Exercise, good sleep and essential oils can give your brain a boost.
Tech trends to watch in 2025
2025 is promising to be an eventful year! Here's a look at what the tech world has in store for us!
Gaza war enters winter as health system nears collapse
A UN report found widespread destruction of Gaza's hospitals since October 2023, leaving people increasingly vulnerable.
WHO still waiting on COVID origins data from China
The WHO is urging China to share data "so we can understand the origins" of the virus which appeared five years ago.
Africa seeks to address its acute surgical care crisis
African nations are striving to meet the growing demand for critical surgical interventions.
Depression: You're predisposed to it or you're not
Money worries, illness or relationship crises — why do some people develop depression and others don't?
2024's most read science stories
What do sex, cocaine and nova explosions have in common? There are all topics we wrote about and you read most in 2024.
The benefits of love and relationships
Love is like medicine for the body. It's even visible in the brain! DW looks at this powerful human emotion.
Engineer develops 'exoskeleton' to help children walk
Engineer Elena Garcia Armada helps paralyzed children learn to walk using an exoskeleton that adapts as the child grows.
Muslims in India struggle for access to mental health care
Access to mental health is abysmal in India, and Muslims face additional challenges as they seek therapy and counseling.
US: Luigi M. pleads not guilty of murder, terrorism charges
The man suspected of killing a health care company CEO pleaded not guilty to state charges of murder and terrorism.
Explainer: How cancer develops
Your body is a permanent construction site. Faults in its building blocks, the cells, can trigger tumors and cancer.
Sexless relationships: How much sex is enough?
Is sexual dissatisfaction in long-term relationships inevitable? How can you rekindle passion and keep the spark alive?
New flu vaccine methods show promise against H5N1 bird flu
New vaccine technologiey could make annual flu jabs much more effective, and give protection against H5N1 bird flu.
Harmful chemicals found in plastic cooking utensils
Everyday things made from black plastic, including cooking utensils, could be leaching harmful chemicals into your food.
Living with Cancer — In Good Shape
One in four people will get cancer. Yet more are beating the disease or learning to live with it than ever before.
Breast milk banks: Vital support for premature babies
Mother's breasts often produce too little milk after a C-section. Now, a breast milk bank can help.
Syrian doctors essential for German health care system
After the fall of the Assad regime, the German government wants Syrian doctors like Alaa Aldarf to stay.
Postpartum depression: New dads get baby blues too
Some mothers battle with depression after the birth of a baby. But new dads can also experience postpartum depression.
Digital gambling: How great is your risk? — Shift
Online betting is a global issue. How can gambling addicts receive better protection?
1 in 5 people have genital herpes says latest WHO report
There is no cure yet for herpes infections, but scientists are developing a vaccine. When could it be available?
Will Laos tourism suffer after bootleg alcohol poisoning?
A spotlight is being put on counterfeit liquor in Southeast Asia after six people died from methanol poisoning.
Extreme heat a death threat to young people in Mexico
In Mexico, heat overwhelmingly kills young people, a new study finds. Global warming could make this worse.
Loneliness spreads in Germany
Loneliness is increasingly becoming a problem among young people in Germany and can have a serious impact on health.
Using solar power to boost health equity
Solar-powered clinics and fridges are helping to bring essential services to remote areas.
Congo's Disease X: Could it be malaria?
An undiagnosed 'Disease X' is spreading in a remote region of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Can it be treated?
How online therapy became big business
As more people struggle to access mental healthcare, tech companies are filling the void. But at what cost?
Therapy dog Little Joe helps German students
A small dog is helping students cope with stress in their everyday lives.
Sri Lanka: Female deminers clear path to postwar recovery
Fifteen years after Sri Lanka's brutal civil war, women are clearing land mines to rebuild their communities.
Murder of US health care CEO exposes deep frustration
United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot dead in midtown Manhattan in a "premeditated" attack.
Is another pandemic brewing? The current bird flu situation
H5N1 bird flu virus is spreading among livestock in the US. Is the situation serious and are there global implications?
Focus on Europe — Spotlight on People
Femicide and violence against women are on the rise in Turkey.
How Australia's social media ban could affect us
Australia bans kids under 16 from using social media. Why? And what does it mean for all of us?
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