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Health refers to physical and mental well-being in the broadest sense.
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Kenya: Fashion star and community activist
Fashion was an escape for David Avido: from an unpromising future to being a star in his own right.
Suicide prevention plan targets men
Some 10,000 people take their lives each year in Germany — three-quarters of them are male.
Get your brain in sync with exercise
Fitness coach Tim Bertko demonstrates an exercise based on a traditional Bavarian dance.
The benefits of fermented foods
Some influencers claim eating foods based on their colors can protect against disease. But it's not that simple.
No hope? How social media changes our outlook on life
Young people feel gloomy about the future, a recent study suggests. One part of the problem: Social media.
Social media abstinence can boost self-esteem
A Canadian study has found that refraining from social media for a week can have a positive impact on one's body image.
Focus on Europe — Spotlight on People
Many opposition members have fled Russia. They continue to resist Putin from exile.
A day in the life of your brain
Your brain has about 170 billion worker-cells — and they stay busy around the clock.
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.
Intellectual property: How to stop Western theft
A new UN pact could help developing countries to stop developed nations from co-opting and patenting their products.
How animals heal themselves
Researchers have observed how an Orangutan treated itself for a facial wound. Animals have many ways to help themselves.
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?
Poorly Treated? – Racism in Medicine
More than a quarter of the population of Germany has a migrant background.
Can Kenya fund doctors' demands for better woking terms?
Kenya's healthcare system has ground to a near halt after about 7,000 medical professionals walked off the job in March.
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.
Weekly roundup — Around the rim
Gabe's voice undergoes an unexpected transformation, and why two people ran around a 'wall of death' in Italy.
Exercising your diaphragm to boost vitality
Your diaphragm is vital for breathing. Fitness trainer Tim Bertko shows us how to train this powerful muscle.
Your body image, ice baths & sad music
Want to feel better about how you look? Avoid Instagram. Also, forget 'cold tubs' if you want bigger muscles.
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.
Why certain foods boost your energy, vitality and your mood
If you’re recovering from an illness or feel generally run down, eating foods with the right nutrients can help.
Ghana’s Eco Hospital helps patients heal
The Eco Hospital in Wa in northwestern Ghana uses the healing power of nature to treat patients.
Africa's striking health workers
From Zimbabwe to Kenya, African nations have experienced strikes by health workers. What forces them to down tools?
Loneliness is not 'just a first world problem'
We know people get lonely — COVID lit a loneliness epidemic. But we don't know enough to help people in poorer regions.
Robots as caregivers – opportunities and risks
Can robots make up for a shortage of nursing staff in hospitals and care facilities?
Power napping – What is it and what are the benefits?
Power napping is a revitalizing snooze that has been proven to boost mental alertness, creativity and physical energy.
How do Germans behave when they're ill?
A new episode of the "Average German": How do they behave when they are ill?
How are foreign doctors faring in Germany?
Germany is welcoming an increasing number of foreign doctors. But what challenges and opportunities await them?
Avian flu, strangers & orgasms
How concerning is the spread of H5N1 from cows to humans? Also, random people know you better than you think.
Eco Africa — The Environment Magazine
Threats to Gambia's blue economy, Tunisian olive farming in crisis and an eco hospital in Ghana.
India spice maker says products safe after health concerns
Popular food brand Everest said its fish curry spice mix was safe to use after Hong Kong and Singapore flagged concerns.
Why we are losing the fight to control global malaria cases
After two decades of decline, malaria cases worldwide have remained steady since 2015. Why have control efforts stalled?
US, Philippines launch naval drills in South China Sea
The drills are the largest in years and come amid tension between Manila and Beijing after repeated maritime encounters.
Uganda's world record tree hugger planting seeds for change
Climate activist Patricia Ariokot raises awareness of the vital role trees play in mental and environmental health.
Tomorrow Today – The Science Magazine
Eating algae instead of fish; health effects of energy and soft drinks; snakes as early-warning sensors for earthquakes
AfricaLink on Air — 18 April 2024
Malaria vaccine conspiracy theories +++ A Guinean Muslim cleric stirs controversy for leading prayers Mandingo
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.
Deadly cholera outbreak hits southern Africa
Zambia, Zimbabwe and Malawi are at the epicenter of a deadly cholera outbreak in southern Africa.
Travel Bite: German home remedies
Rachel welcomes back Shabnam Surita to play doctor and dig into a few German health quirks.
Young Africans hit by UK care visa scandal speak out
UK social care visa scandal
Sexual organs – the minor differences
The penis and glans start out the same as the labia and clitoris. How our sex organs develop and influence our bodies.
Poland's abortion law bickering plagues Tusk coalition
Polish Prime Minister Tusk promised the liberalization of abortion rights. But it's a tough issue for his coalition.
Weekly roundup — In your head, your heart & your tummy
Angry? New research shows how to literally destroy it. Also, make yourself healthier and happier... by being touched.
How men can take charge of their health
Men go to the doctor less often and lead unhealthier lives than women. As a result, diseases are often discovered late.
Please touch me (it's for my health)
Are we touching each other less? Probably. Does it matter? Very much.
British care home welcomes pensioners, children
Children and older people both need care. So why not open a kindergarten in a retirement home?
How to keep your child healthy
What makes a good breakfast for children and what sort of praise is best for their self-confidence?
Weathering: How racism impacts the body on a cellular level
We know health outcomes frequently differ based on race in the US. The 'Weathering theory' could help explain why.
Africa's fight against urban air pollution
Cities are growing rapidly in Africa, but many countries lack effective technologies to measure air pollution.
Richarlison can spur change in Brazilian football mentality
The Tottenham striker's comments about how therapy saved his life could change a generation of footballers in Brazil.
How breathing works
How lungs work and why we can rarely hold our breath for more than a minute.
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