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Health
Health refers to physical and mental well-being in the broadest sense.
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Skin cancer and the dangers of the sun
Doctors recommend always protecting your skin in the sun to cut your risk of skin cancer.
Is men's mental health overlooked and underplayed?
June is Men's Mental Health Month, but young men across Africa are fighting invisible battles.
In Kenya, innovative shoes help boost kids' confidence
In Nairobi's slums, a groundbreaking initiative is transforming lives with the gift of durable, self-expanding shoes.
Beating the fear of flying
Psychotherapy or exposure therapy in which you learn to face your phobia gradually can help.
WHO: Nearly 1.8 billion people at risk due to inactivity
If current trends continue, 35% of people will be inactive by 2030.
Saudi health minister: Hajj death toll tops 1,300
Authorities say extreme summer weather and lack of proper documentation added to the danger of this year's pilgrimage.
Germany: Charges against Cum-Ex banker dropped over health
The 82-year-old banker offered no admission of guilt and instead blasted the prosecutors at his court appearance.
Staying thin and healthy with a miracle drug?
The hype is enormous: a new weight-loss drug is being aggressively marketed on social media.
In Good Shape - DW Health Show
Tropical diseases, motion sickness, sun burn. How can we navigate these vacation dangers?
Nigeria: Cholera spreads as EU launches Africa vaccine drive
A deadly outbreak of cholera in the Nigerian state of Lagos has killed at least 21 people.
Should kids be banned from Socia Media?
Social media can have negative effects on children – so a ban is being discussed on different levels.
Germany mulls sugar tax: What are the benefits?
A number of countries already tax sugary foods and drinks. Which model has proven most effective?
Regular walking can reduce back pain recurrence, study finds
A new study found that taking five half-hour walks a week made recurrences of lower back pain almost half as frequent.
Street Debate: Alcohol - when is it too much?
Our Street Debate takes us to Central Kenya to hear personal stories and views on alcohol addiction.
Greenland women seek justice over forced contraception
In the late 1960s, Danish doctors forcibly inserted intrauterine devices into young women to slow population growth.
Unbroken - Running without feet
Yana lost both her feet when a Russian Bomb exploded. Now she wants to take part in a city run to raise money.
The 77 Percent - The Magazine for Africa's Youth
The 77 Percent is focusing on alcohol addiction and find out how young Africans deal with the disease.
Is it better to circumcise at birth or later?
Listen to what Malawians and Ugandans told us!
Afrimaxx - Modern African Lifestyle
The South African version of doughnut, how to boost mental health and queer inclusive fashion.
Hope after Loss
Nothing prepares us for the devastating loss of a loved one. HER presents three women and their stories.
In Uganda, breast milk group gives lifesaving help
In Uganda, a growing community of mothers is giving hope to parents unable to provide breast milk for their newborns.
Tips for better oral hygiene
Do we need dental floss in addition to a brush? Or a dental water jet and tongue cleaner?
Effective acne treatments
Pimples, red skin and swelling: classic acne symptoms! Can home remedies or special medication help?
How to remove warts
Freezing and salicylic acid help to combat warts. But sometimes it's better just to wait.
Russian warships reach Cuba for military exercises
A Russian flagship frigate sailed into Havana Bay to a warm reception by its longtime ally.
Focus on Europe - Spotlight on People
The Paris Olympics: is everyone welcome?
Denmark recalls Korean instant noodles for being too spicy
Three types of spicy noodle products imported from South Korea could cause "acute poisoning," Danish authorities warned.
Russian warships enter Cuba's Havana harbor amid drills
A fleet of Russian warships has reached Cuba ahead of planned military exercises in the Caribbean.
How to boost mental health with dance
Children from the Kibera district in Nairobi improve their mental health with dance.
WHO says these industries kill 2.7 million a year in Europe
The WHO blames tobacco, ultra-processed foods, alcohol and fossil fuels for causing millions of deaths annually.
Gonorrhea resistance to antibiotics is increasing
European data suggests antimicrobial resistance to gonorrhea treatments is growing. The same is true in Africa and Asia.
Losing Limbs to Sepsis
Sepsis changed Georg Winterling’s life forever: both his arms and legs had to be amputated.
German study shows 1 in 6 develop antidepressant withdrawal
Less people experience "discontinuation symptoms" after stopping antidepressants than previously thought.
Laughing gas: How dangerous is the party drug?
Governments want to regulate nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, a party drug used by young adults in the US and Europe.
Grayson Murray's death poses golf mental health questions
The death of the pro golfer has led to a conversation around mental health provisions in individual sports like golf.
Many kids experienced early-onset puberty in the pandemic
In the pandemic, precocious puberty in kids grew more common. That’s been confirmed by data from all over the world.
Mystery syndrome - Why are refugee kids falling into comas?
A Roma family from Kosovo hopes for asylum in Sweden.
How to fix Germany's ailing health care system
Germany's health minister is set to slash the number of hospitals, boost small clinics and digitalize bureaucracy.
Sexual health in India: AI chatbots and taboos
To answer questions about sexual health, AI bot Myna Bolo needs to understand many Indian dialects.
How well do AI chatbots understand us?
Chatbots can show and understand emotions — what are the advantages and dangers?
Heat exhaustion or heat stroke: What to do in an emergency
In recent years, the arrival of summer has been accompanied by record high temperatures. Here's how to stay safe.
Women often outlive men but in poorer health
There's been little progress in closing the gap between the sexes in 30 years, a study of 20 common diseases has found.
Diabetes is treatable — but in Africa, it's still deadly
Diabetes is surging in sub-Saharan Africa. Though treatment is available, many cannot afford it.
Microplastics are in all of us
So what can we do about it? Also, we receive tips for what you should (not) eat during your pregnancy.
The mysterious spike in whooping cough cases
Cases of whooping cough, or pertussis, are spiking across the United States and Europe. Experts say it's unclear why.
How do we want to die?
At the end of life, many people end up in a hospital.
Slimmed down: the minimalistic mini MRI
Magnetic resonance scanners are too big, too heavy and too expensive. A mini MRI can help.
AfricaLink on Air - 21 May 2024
South Africa's new universal healthcare law begins+++Patients in Kenya sell their health data to get medical care
Doctors try to prop up Gaza's collapsing health sector
Hospital workers and medical NGOs in Gaza are struggling to revive a health care system in ruins.
'Period' paintings make use of unusual material for art
Jasmine Alicia Carter paints exclusively in shades of red and brown, using blood from her last menstrual cycle.
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