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Health
Health refers to physical and mental well-being in the broadest sense.
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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.
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.
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.
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 — Yana is running again
Yana lost both her feet when a Russian Bomb exploded. Now she wants to take part in a city run to raise money.
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