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Health
Health refers to physical and mental well-being in the broadest sense.
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Plant-based milk — a greener, healthier dairy alternative?
Are dairy substitutes made from soy, almond, rice, peas or cashews better for the environment and our health?
Finnish fine dining — poisonous mushrooms
Eating false morel mushrooms can be lethal. Is DW reporter Ruben Kalus brave enough to try them?
What's behind medication shortages in Germany?
Europe's medicine supply has seen bottlenecks for years. These have worsened in Germany in recent months.
Euromaxx — Lifestyle Europe
The Berlin's TV Tower turns 55, Finland’s popular poisonous mushrooms and Börek in all its variety.
In Good Shape: Blood, the liquid organ
What causes anemia or leukemia? Can you keep your blood healthy? Why should you donate blood?
Managing mental health in sport: A universal challenge
To mark World Mental Health Day, DW spoke with sportspeople around the world about how they manage their mental health.
Hundreds of viruses live on showerheads and toothbrushes
More than 600 virus species have been found dwelling on toothbrush bristles and showerheads in the US and Europe.
Rwanda begins Marburg vaccine trials
The east African country is battling to stop the spread of the Marburg virus that has caused 12 deaths.
Pakistan: What's behind the 'unsolvable' garbage crisis?
The massive trash problem in Karachi is causing acute health problems, both for adults and children.
Congo launches its first mpox vaccination drive
The Democratic Republic of Congo a recorded nearly a thousand deaths and more than 30,000 mpox cases.
Innovative treats help people living with dementia
These sugar-free treats look and taste like sweets, but are made almost entirely of water.
Euromaxx: Lifestyle Europe
Working as a woman at Oktoberfest, treasure hunts in the Swiss Alps, and sweets for dementia.
Turning fatty liver disease around
Fatty liver can be caused by excessive alcohol or overeating, but the liver can fully recover.
Germany begins recruiting workers from Kenya
Kenya's labor accord with Germany has come into force. Some 500 professionals are set to emigrate in the coming months.
How yoga can help with Long COVID
Chronic fatigue can be a long-term aftereffect of COVID-19. It's debilitating. Could yoga help?
Africa's fight against antimicrobial resistance
Antimicrobial resistance is linked to more than 1 million disease-related deaths in Africa, a new report says.
Excruciating pain from hidden gallstones
Cramps, nausea, pain in the upper right abdomen or back – these are typical symptoms of gallstones.
Apple farming in Himachal Pradesh: Fighting fungal disease
In Himachal Pradesh, regenerative farming is helping stave off fungal disease in apple orchards.
Resistance and change — Global Us
With many US states passing anti-trans laws, Minnesota has become a safe haven. Also: floodplains and clean air.
Indian women push for better working conditions
In New Delhi, women are collaborating to cut their exposure to toxic air.
Mpox on the rise in Africa: Are there enough vaccines?
An alarming surge in mpox cases has hit Africa, with more than 32,000 suspected infections recorded.
Congo: Displaced people caught between conflict and crisis
In eastern Congo, people are trapped between fighting in their villages and overcrowded camps with rampant mpox.
Herbs and their super powers
Can garlic fight off bacteria? Is sage anti-inflammatory? Can turmeric ease arthritis?
Torn patellar tendon: A rare but serious knee injury
DW fills you in on how serious an injury it is, how it is treated, and how long recovery can take.
Muna: an ancient medicinal plant from the Andes
Studies show that the plant has antibacterial and antifungal properties.
Assert yourself (especially if your partner drinks)
Alcohol? It's bad for us. But a fascinating new study looks at what happens to person watching the drinking happen.
In Good Shape — The Health Show
Medics and researchers give us the lowdown on mint, sage and ginger. What are the best home remedies?
Nigeria cracks down on holy water scams
Nigeria's food and drug administration, NAFDAC, is warning Nigerians about fraudulent "miracle" products sold by some churches. Christ Mercy Land Deliverance Ministries is under investigation for selling unverified "holy water" and "miracle soap" with false healing claims. Stay informed to avoid these scams and protect your health.
Illegal organ traffickers in Africa prey on world's poor
Illegal organ trafficking is worth over $1 billion annually and generally targets vulnerable people.
Illegal organ traffickers in Africa prey on world's poor
The illegal organ trade in Africa is a significant issue, with the World Health Organization estimating its value at over $1 billion annually. Efforts to raise awareness through campaigns, national policies and legal frameworks are crucial in addressing the shortage of legal organ donors and combating the illegal organ trade. But is that enough?
Pregnancy completely rewires mothers' brains — study
The study is the first to map widescale changes to the brain's structure and function during pregnancy.
Lacking funds, children's cancer care in Lebanon at risk
In a country ravaged by an economic crisis, donations are drying up for the Children's Cancer Center in Beirut.
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-Kenya migration deal prompts brain drain fears
'As a doctor, you also have to take care of yourself': Despite misgivings, Harry Otieno considers going abroad to work.
Never enough — Beating exercise addiction
For Friederike, sport was like a drug. We accompany Friederike on her way out of exercise addiction.
One doctor's mission to supply health care in rural Cameroon
For years, doctor Georges Bwelle has been providing critical health care free of charge to poor communities in Cameroon.
NFL: Do 'guardian caps' make the sport safer?
Concussion remains a major health concern in American Football. A handful of players are improving their protection.
Ukraine faces mental-health crisis because of war
After more than two and half years of conflict, stress has become commonplace for most Ukrainians.
What's the best way to treat insomnia?
Sleeping tablets can be a temporary solution for insomnia. But what is the best long-term approach?
In Good Shape — How to improve your sleep
40% of the global population has problems sleeping. Even many children fail to get enough sleep. What really helps?
Treating thoracic outlet syndrome
Nerves and blood vessels run in a passage between the neck and chest. If that gap is constricted, it can cause pain.
Why sitting too much can make you sick
Sitting not only causes pain in the back and neck. It also increases the risk of developing heart disease and diabetes.
Women's soccer: US shows up Europe on maternity care
A recent lawsuit involving French club Olympique Lyon highlighted the disparities in maternity care in women's football.
Sport, the universal panacea - In Good Shape
Exercise is an effective treatment for many illnesses. Its positive effects are often underestimated even by doctors.
How Rostock recruits foreign health care staff to Germany
The University of Rostock is addressing health care staffing gaps by helping skilled foreigners settle in Germany.
Mpox vaccines to arrive in DRC within days: WHO
The chief of the UN's health agency says he hopes the mpox outbreak can be stopped in the next six months.
Half the world lacks access to safe drinking water
Less than half of people around the world have access to safe drinking water.
'Concerning' rise in unprotected sex among teenagers
Many teenagers in Europe, central Asia, and Canada don't use condoms. Experts warn of unwanted pregnancies and STIs.
Leaving a cult behind - The hard road back to life
Breaking free from the clutches of a cult is a long and painful process.
Focus on Europe – Spotlight on People
Swedish authorities report that hundreds of tankers are traveling from St. Petersburg to India or China.
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