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Health refers to physical and mental well-being in the broadest sense.

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April 25, 2026

WHO approves first Malaria drug for babies

April 23, 2026

UK: Health data listed for sale on Alibaba in China

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Reports & Analysis

Close-up of a person's hands holding boxes of Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro

Natural molecule could provide Ozempic, Wegovy alternative

Natural molecule could provide Ozempic, Wegovy alternative

Scientists hope a naturally occurring molecule could refine treatments for obesity, offering fewer side effects.
ScienceApril 24, 2026
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy stands at a podium, with flags visible behind him

Is the US experiencing a vaccine crisis?

Is the US experiencing a vaccine crisis?

Measles is back. Vaccines are contested. What does healthy mean in America today?
HealthApril 24, 202605:18 min
A screenshot from a DW-Business program focusing on the use of artificial intelligence in livestock care

AI transforms livestock farming

AI transforms livestock farming

AI detects emergencies in stables and saves animals' lives.
TechnologyApril 24, 202605:22 min
A young child is being held by a woman while a nurse administers a malaria vaccine

World Malaria Day: Uganda vaccine rollout shows promise

World Malaria Day: Uganda vaccine rollout shows promise

Ahead of World Malaria Day on April 25, Uganda's malaria vaccine rollout is gaining trust among local residents
HealthApril 23, 202602:50 min
Women sit at a table with mugs, knitting. In the background, rolls of yarn are on display to be sold

Craft cafes in Brussels are a refuge from digital stress

Craft cafes in Brussels are a refuge from digital stress

At these Belgian cafes, laptops and phones are out — replaced by knitting needles or arts and crafts supplies.
SocietyApril 21, 202603:48 min
Rare Earth Mining Threatens the Environment in Thailand

Rare earth mining puts people at risk

Rare earth mining puts people at risk

Mining rare earths in Myanmar pollutes rivers in Thailand and exposes border communities to health risks.
Nature and EnvironmentApril 20, 202606:33 min
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In the spotlight

3D image of the clitoris's neural network

Anatomy of the clitoris: 3D images reveal its nerve system

New 3D images uncover the clitoris’s nerve network — showing just how wide the gender health gap still is.
ScienceApril 16, 2026
Merck Sharp and Dohme logo is displayed on a smartphone screen and in a teal background

Merck's Keytruda: A lifesaving drug, a global divide

Merck's breakthrough cancer drug is at the center of global access debates due to its pricing and patent policies.
HealthApril 13, 2026
A crying woman covers her face with her hands

Russians living in exile cope with grief far from home

Three Russians living in exile told DW how they cope with the loss of loved ones far from their families.
SocietyApril 6, 2026
Bundeswehr soldiers of the Lithuanian Armored Brigade standing in formation (file photo)

Germany rehearses mass evacuations for a NATO war

The threat from Russia has pushed Germany to carry out its biggest war drill of its kind in decades.
PoliticsApril 4, 202608:05 min
A plastic surgeon is seen operating at the Noma Hospital in Sokoto, Nigeria

Nigeria influencer's death exposes deadly cosmetic surgeries

The death of Elena Jessica Kwopara exposes a noticeable increase in dangerous cosmetic procedures.
HealthMarch 21, 202604:58 min
A person applies sunscreen to a small child on a sunny day

What are plasticizers, and are they bad for our health?

This potentially toxic substance exists in many forms and it's everywhere — clothes, cosmetics and even food packaging.
Nature and EnvironmentMarch 9, 2026
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