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An 2014 archive image of surgeons performing intervertebral disc surgery on the lumbar spine

Germany begins major reform of its hospital sector

GermanyNovember 22, 2024
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Reports & Analysis

Scanning electron micrograph of neutrophil ingesting methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteria

8 most dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the world

8 most dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the world

Resistance to antibiotics is making these bacterial infections more dangerous and harder to treat.
Global issuesNovember 18, 2024
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Vaccination in cancer treatment

Vaccination in cancer treatment

Vaccinations with mRNA technology can help to prevent secondaries or a recurrence of cancer tumors.
Global issuesNovember 18, 202404:58 min
Afrimaxx | Street Food

Food fatalities in South Africa — who's to blame?

Food fatalities in South Africa — who's to blame?

Scores of children have lost their lives in South Africa after eating snacks sold by backyard spaza shops.
AfricaNovember 16, 202403:35 min
3D-Darstellung | Verdauungssystem

Dieting for irritable bowel relief

Dieting for irritable bowel relief

The condition involves physical and mental factors, but a combination of measures can help.
Global issuesNovember 12, 202405:06 min
Apple AirPods Kopfhörer

Are in-ear headphones dangerous for your ears?

Are in-ear headphones dangerous for your ears?

You can safely swap in-ear headphones with other people. But they can cause infections.
Global issuesNovember 12, 202402:00 min
Homeopathic globules

Homeopathy myths exposed

Homeopathy myths exposed

We trace the history of homeopathic medicine, and show why its effectiveness is so hotly debated.
GermanyNovember 9, 202410:13 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.

President-elect Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally

President Donald Trump: America first for the second time

President Donald Trump: America first for the second time

It's President Trump again. The Republican beat Democrat Kamala Harris in the race for the White House.
United States of AmericaNovember 6, 2024
Medical worker in infectious disease protective clothing

New COVID XEC variant: What you need to know

New COVID XEC variant: What you need to know

KP.3 was the "predominant" SARS-CoV-2 variant in the US. It has now joined with another variant and become XEC.
Global issuesOctober 22, 2024
A demonstrator reacts in front of police officers during a protest against the government's coronavirus disease (COVID-19) restrictions in Kassel, March, 20, 2021.

Germany grapples with divisive impact of COVID-19 pandemic

Germany grapples with divisive impact of COVID-19 pandemic

Masks, lockdowns and social distancing: Rarely has government policy polarized society as it did over COVID-19.
GermanyOctober 19, 2024
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In the spotlight

German doctor talking to a patient

Germany's health care system has a language problem

Germany is a multilingual society, but access to health care is often frustrating for people who don't speak German.
GermanyNovember 3, 2024
A social media search for the term menopause on a smartphone

Menopause: German lawmakers push to break a taboo

One year before the general election, lawmakers have taken up the issue of menopause, hoping to attract female voters.
GermanyOctober 24, 2024
A patient has their blood taken via needle

HIV treatment breakthroughs: Namibia's success story

For Namibians like Anna Engomba, the arrival of new, life-saving HIV and AIDS medication cannot come quickly enough.
AfricaOctober 17, 2024