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Health
Health refers to physical and mental well-being in the broadest sense.
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Abdominal pain – are intestinal fungi to blame?
Too much fungi in the gut can cause flatulence and abdominal pain. Cutting out sugar can help.
Breastfeeding or formula: Which is best?
Eddy Micah Jr. talks to Kenyan nurse Domitila Mwagodi, DW’s Wanjiku Mwaura in Germany and midwife educator Yvonne Nsaba.
Dementia: Healthier lifestyles could prevent it
Researchers have said addressing 14 risk factors during our lifetimes can hugely reduce the risk of developing dementia.
Germany participates in Pacific Skies military exercises
Pacific Skies is a training series in the Indo-Pacific held by Western and regional partners.
A ba(l)d rap: Is it worth reversing hair loss?
What causes baldness and are their ways to reverse going bald? DW busts some myths about hair loss and its cures.
Kenyan villages hit by floods see rise in tropical diseases
Kenya's floods triggered outbreaks of serious diseases. Experts say better sanitation is urgently needed.
Russian navy begins major combat training exercises
The Black Sea Fleet will not partake due to its role in the war in Ukraine.
Brazil deaths: What is Oropouche fever? Symptoms and causes
Brazil reported the first-ever deaths from Oropouche fever, a mosquito-borne disease with symptoms similar to dengue.
India: Heat and sickness march together as climate shifts
Heat waves took hundreds of lives in India this summer, but climate change also brings deadly diseases to many others.
Depressed after moving? You're not alone.
Moving to a new place is exciting. It's also associated with depression (especially at a certain age). Why?
What would happen if all humans went vegan?
No more farm animals, meat or leather – a realistic scenario for the near future?
What to do if you have chronic pain - In Good Shape
Constant headaches, joint and back pain – what really helps with migraines, tension, and jobs where you sit all day?
Advantages of AI therapy chatbots
AI chatbots are patient, friendly and—with no waiting times—they’re available around the clock.
When therapy chatbots get it wrong
Mental health chatbots have already made fatal mistakes. They need to be strictly monitored.
A chatbot with a working knowledge of psychology
A student created a psych-bot for the website character.ai, and it’s become very popular very fast.
An app to support better mental health at work
Mental health issues also impact people at work. An AI app could support employees in crisis.
PFAS - Poisoned for eternity?
Coated pans, waterproof clothing and refrigerants for air conditioning systems all contain PFAS.
Paris 2024: German flag bearer Wagner on battling depression
Anna-Maria Wagner will carry the German flag at the Olympics opening ceremony. She has been on a difficult journey.
Can AI replace therapists?
AI chatbots can temporarily help people living with mental illness, but programs must be monitored.
Paris 2024: Concerns for child athletes in the Olympics
Athletes as young as 11 will be among those competing in Paris. What does that mean for their development?
Can AI chatbots help treat anxiety disorders?
Cingulo is one of many AI therapy apps promising to help improve people's mental health. But do they really work?
US bird flu outbreak: Interspecies spread confirmed
After H5N1 bird flu was detected in cattle, researchers confirmed the respiratory virus had spread to other animals.
COVID-19: German gov't suffers defeat in 'face mask scandal'
Germany tried to backtrack on a deal to pay high prices for masks, but a court has ruled it will have to foot the bill.
Japan: Executives resign over Kobayashi supplement scandal
Executives at Kobayashi Pharmaceutical have stepped following a scandal over a health supplement the company sells.
Nipah virus: A recurring, deadly threat in India
India often faces outbreaks of Nipah virus. Transmitted by fruit bats, it's often fatal among humans.
Germany's ailing emergency health care service needs revamp
In emergencies, the chances of survival in Germany vary greatly across the country — despite high health expenditures.
How does the human memory work?
Important information in our short-term memory is filed in our long-term memory.
What is an underactive thyroid?
Our Tomorrow Today viewer question comes from Shugofa A. in Afghanistan.
Gambia upholds ban on female genital mutilation
Gambian lawmakers have blocked an attempt to re-legalize female genital cutting after months of debate.
Childhood vaccinations stall globally, WHO warns
Over 14 million children did not receive a single shot of the key DTP vaccine in 2023, more than in previous years.
Former Miss SA Shudufhadzo Musida opens up on mental health
We also find out how Shudu's upbringing convinced her raising awareness for mental health has been life changing.
Tomorrow Today — The Science Show
Mapping and monitoring coral reefs; miracle marine worms; organ donation and the gift of life; racism in medicine.
Deep Dive: Why you’d better check the sunscreen you use
An ecological mystery, a fateful snack run, and a discovery that would change sunscreen's reputation.
Health tips: How to prevent cancer
Cancer can often be avoided. Scientists know what causes it and we can all do something against the worst threats.
How does our memory work - In Good Shape
Our memory performs best when we have enough sleep, few distractions and use clever learning devices.
Sandstorms: What are they, and why are they more frequent?
Sandstorms stop traffic, spread diseases and can be life-threatening. DW looks at why are they becoming more frequent.
Being a 'night owl' might make your brain sharper
A study found that people who were more active in the evening performed better in cognitive tests than "morning people."
Secretly sick: US presidents who battled illness
It's not just Biden and Trump: Many US presidents and their challengers have been sick. Find out who and what they had.
Serbia: Charity foundations for children with rare diseases
Five Serbian families have taken an innovative approach to raising money to treat their sons' rare disease.
The healing power of alpaca therapy
Alpacas inspire trust, relaxation, confidence, and a renewed zest for life in those suffering from depression or burnout
Can things just stop changing so fast?
On this week's show, we learn the first thing young people should do when they're struggling. Also, why exactly do our eyes get worse as we get older? Plus, a researcher gets in touch to thank us (DW) for teaching him German.
Vietnam: Outrage at student height requirement
A height requirement could stop students being accepted to their dream course and it's drawing criticism.
Gaza water shortage raises health risks
After months of bombardment, Gaza is facing a crippling water crisis affecting a growing number of displaced people.
Depressed? There's an app for that!
Psychotherapy apps aim to help people with depression. They can prove useful until patients can see a psychotherapist.
Displaced Nigerian children find joy in football therapy
Football is helping internally displaced kids deal with trauma and also develop their skills in the sport.
Job loss hurts migrants' health more than locals'
Why is it that migrants get physically unhealthier when they lose their jobs? And can anything be done to stop it?
Improving indoor air quality
Pathogens and pollutants in indoor air can be kept in check with good ventilation systems.
Tomorrow Today – The Science Magazine
Getting girls into physics; how astronauts do spacewalks; gender stereotypes in career choices and improving indoor air
In Good Shape – The Health Show
Wearables and apps give health tips, and AI helps doctors diagnose patients. But is tech always the best medicine?
Trees: nature’s AC and mental health boosters
From clean water and air, to food and furniture, our leafy friends have long helped us survive.
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