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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 29, 2024

TikTok, Meta slam Australia's social media ban for under-16s

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Projekt Zukunft/Tomorrow Today Sendung I Future Circular Collider

Will CERN build a gigantic new supercollider?

Will CERN build a gigantic new supercollider?

The European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) wants to build a particle accelerator 3 times the size of the LHC.
SwitzerlandNovember 29, 202406:10 min
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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
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How your brain understands other people (sometimes WRONG!)

Some people seem good at guessing what you're thinking. We explored this with lead researcher neurologist Rodrigo Braga.
November 29, 202416:16 min
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Extreme weather

Heavy flooding, severe storms, record heat waves — extreme weather is on the rise due to climate change. This is affecting people, ecosystems and economies around the world.

Rescuers use heavy machines to clear mud from a road following a landslide that hit several vehicles in Deli Serdang, North Sumatra.

Indonesia: Floods, landslides kill 31 in North Sumatra

Indonesia: Floods, landslides kill 31 in North Sumatra

Indonesia's North Sumatra has been battered by a week of rainfall leading to floods and landslides in several parts.
IndonesiaNovember 29, 2024
Three women jump and throw snow at Gyeongbok Palace in Seoul, South Korea

South Koreans rejoice in record snowfall amid casualties

South Koreans rejoice in record snowfall amid casualties

At least four people have died in accidents caused by record snowfall in South Korea.
South KoreaNovember 28, 202401:48 min
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The risk of flooding on Germany's North Sea coast

The risk of flooding on Germany's North Sea coast

Due to the threat of rising sea levels, a town on Germany’s northern coast is reinforcing dykes.
GermanyNovember 27, 202405:13 min
Visitors enjoy in snow at the Gyeongbok Palace, one of South Korea's well-known landmarks, in Seoul, South Korea

South Korea's Seoul inundated by record November snowfall

South Korea's Seoul inundated by record November snowfall

A major snowstorm has blanketed much of South Korea, grounding flights and disrupting traffic.
South KoreaNovember 27, 2024
The 77 percent #243 Megacity Lagos 16.11.2024

Lagos' housing crisis and a vision for the future

Lagos' housing crisis and a vision for the future

Lagos architect Eve Nnaji wants to solve the city’s housing crisis with sustainable architecture.
NigeriaNovember 26, 202403:26 min
A man pushes his bicycle along a road flooded with rain in Lagos, Nigeria.

Flood awareness and alleviation in Nigeria

Flood awareness and alleviation in Nigeria

Cleaning up clogged drainage channels could curb the impact of flooding in and around Lagos.
NigeriaNovember 25, 202405:51 min
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In India, a child holds a sign saying "smoking and diabetes do not mix, you'll surely land up in a fix"

Type 2 diabetes: Why people from South Asia are more at risk

People of South Asian heritage are four times as likely to develop type 2 diabetes than Europeans, due to genetics.
AsiaNovember 26, 2024
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Facts on fluoride in water, salt and toothpaste

Should fluoride be removed from tap water and toothpaste? Believe it or not, this is a hot topic in US politics.
United States of AmericaNovember 19, 2024
Indian and Chinese army greet each other along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) near Karakoram pass in Ladakh on October 31, 2024

Seismic shift: Is India disappearing under China?

India and China’s border dispute is a long one. The countries’ shared tectonic plates are not helping matters.
IndiaNovember 11, 2024
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Four elderly men with grey hair men sit outside a cafe playing cards. One has a walking stick.

Why Sardinians in Italy live so long

The mountain villages on the east coast of Sardinia are home to an unusually high number of centenarians. Why?
ItalyNovember 27, 202403:05 min
In Good Shape | Explainer Fett

The truth about body fat, and why it is also good for you

Body fat often gets a bad rap, but it stores energy and is essential for numerous metabolic processes.
Global issuesNovember 25, 202402:51 min
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Fat cell memories: Why it's hard to maintain healthy weight

Research suggests that fat cells "remember" past obesity. That may explain the weight loss and weight gain yo-yo effect.
Global issuesNovember 22, 2024
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