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Vaping may increase risk of lung cancer

Global issuesMay 20, 2024
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Reports & Analysis

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Afghan children receive medical treatment in Germany

Afghan children receive medical treatment in Germany

Even with the Taliban ruling in Kabul, this charity is still helping children from Afghanistan to be treated in Germany.
AfghanistanMay 14, 202401:32 min
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Is the ‘rainbow diet’ really healthy?

Is the ‘rainbow diet’ really healthy?

Some influencers claim eating foods based on their colors can protect against disease. But it's not that simple.
Global issuesMay 14, 202406:20 min
A bag of pills containing the synthetic opioid fentanyl. The pills are disguised as prescription oxycodone painkillers.

Illicit fentanyl is entering the US at highest rates ever

Illicit fentanyl is entering the US at highest rates ever

More than 115 million illicit pills containing fentanyl were seized by US law officials last year.
United States of AmericaMay 14, 2024
doctor looks at a sickle cell patient's x-ray

In Uganda, sickle cell anemia undertreated, misunderstood

In Uganda, sickle cell anemia undertreated, misunderstood

Sickle cell anemia is common in Africa, but those living with it face discrimination and limited access to health care.
UgandaMay 12, 202402:13 min
Fermentierte Lebensmittel

The benefits of fermented foods

The benefits of fermented foods

Some influencers claim eating foods based on their colors can protect against disease. But it's not that simple.
Global issuesMay 10, 202407:12 min
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New gene therapy allows deaf child to hear

New gene therapy allows deaf child to hear

A British toddler who was born deaf has had her hearing restored by groundbreaking gene therapy.
United KingdomMay 9, 202401:39 min
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A closer look

Coronavirus

Coronaviruses are a family of viruses found in animals and humans. Different strains cause illnesses of varying severity from the common cold to SARS to COVID-19.

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AstraZeneca withdraws COVID-19 vaccine, citing low demand

AstraZeneca withdraws COVID-19 vaccine, citing low demand

The company says the decision is due to commercial reasons and not related to any rare side effects it may have caused.
Global issuesMay 8, 2024
A robot works through medicine shelves at a pharmacy

Can EU wean itself off essential drugs from China, India?

Can EU wean itself off essential drugs from China, India?

Public health in Europe is dependent on Asian supplies. As the EU attempts to reshore production, does this make sense?
EuropeMay 7, 2024
A discarded mask on the lawn outside the Bundestag in Berlin

COVID: Is Germany prepared for another pandemic?

COVID: Is Germany prepared for another pandemic?

WHO is negotiating the world's first global accord on pandemics. How well is Germany prepared to cope?
GermanyApril 29, 2024
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In the spotlight

A radiotherapy technician looks at a computer screen

Why are cancer cases soaring in India?

The number of people suffering from cancer will rise exponentially in the next two decades, health experts have warned.
IndiaMay 6, 2024
A person points to an X-ray of a person's lung, infected with tuberculosis

Post-tuberculosis lung disease: A patient's story

Global TB infections are rising. Some TB is drug-resistant. Patients are suffering lung damage long after they're cured.
Global issuesMay 2, 2024
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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.
KenyaApril 18, 2024