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Hand, holding an ampoule of lenacapavir

HIV prophylactic lenacapavir — very safe and very expensive

Global issuesNovember 29, 2024
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November 29, 2024

UK lawmakers vote assisted dying bill through to next phase

November 28, 2024

Air pollution linked to 1.5 million deaths per year — study

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Reports & Analysis

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Weight loss against fatty liver disease

Weight loss against fatty liver disease

Robin was diagnosed with fatty liver disease at just 19. A year later, he has turned his life around.
Global issuesNovember 29, 202402:34 min
Cholesterin - Cholesterol, Triglyceride und HDL-Con

Cholesterol - what about eggs?

Cholesterol - what about eggs?

Eggs contain lots of cholesterol, but also protein and important vitamins. How many should we eat?
November 29, 202406:06 min
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Trans fats – a hidden danger

Trans fats – a hidden danger

Trans fats are found in many fast and ready foods. These unhealthy fats can increase our risk of having a heart attack.
Global issuesNovember 29, 202402:14 min
Olive oil is poured onto a spoon.

Are plant-based oils good for you?

Are plant-based oils good for you?

Many plant-based oils are rich in health-boosting omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids. Balacing the rations is important.
Global issuesNovember 29, 202405:36 min
A protester wears a breathing mask connected to a container filled with plants on his back in New Delhi

Indians slowly choking under clouds of air pollution

Indians slowly choking under clouds of air pollution

Air pollution is bringing death and disease to India — it will also have consequences for future generations.
IndiaNovember 28, 2024
A toddler has just received a vaccination

Germany sees dramatic rise in measles cases

Germany sees dramatic rise in measles cases

Anti-vaccine social media, the COVID-19 pandemic and imported cases are thought to be behind the drastic increase.
GermanyNovember 27, 2024
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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.

A man holds wads of euro notes

EU coronavirus fund payouts: How do they work?

EU coronavirus fund payouts: How do they work?

The EU set up a sizable COVID-19 recovery fund and Germany will soon receive a big payout. How are the funds allocated?
EuropeNovember 30, 2024
A man surrounded by a crowd holds up a white piece of paper in Beijing, China

Is China headed for new White Paper protests?

Is China headed for new White Paper protests?

The silent youth protest against China's COVID restrictions is over, but tensions still run deep, ex-protesters say.
ChinaNovember 25, 2024
Pat King, with a beard, looks at the camera

Canadian 'Freedom Convoy' protest leader found guilty

Canadian 'Freedom Convoy' protest leader found guilty

Pat King was convicted of five charges and could face up to 10 years in jail after a judge said he incited protesters.
CanadaNovember 23, 2024
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In the spotlight

Unregulated sex serums being sold at so-called sex clinics in Karachi, Pakistan

Pakistan: Sex clinics exploit men's fear of impotence

Self-proclaimed doctors promising improved sex drive and a better love life are everywhere in Karachi.
PakistanNovember 25, 202404:05 min
An 2014 archive image of surgeons performing intervertebral disc surgery on the lumbar spine

Germany begins major reform of its hospital sector

Germany is forging ahead with a plan to slash the number of hospitals and digitalize bureaucracy.
GermanyNovember 22, 2024
Homeopathic globules

Homeopathy myths exposed

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