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Health

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

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June 24, 2026

France reports first Congo outbreak linked Ebola case

June 23, 2026

Ebola in DR Congo sees record first-month caseload

June 20, 2026

First case of H5 bird flu confirmed in Australia

June 19, 2026

US probes Germany's 'persistent underpayment' for drugs

June 17, 2026

EU, G7 pledge support amid DRC Ebola outbreak

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Reports & Analysis

An animation of the human prostate appears against an orange background. Beside it, inside a circle, is an animation of a train car approaching a railway switch.

The prostate: A small, peculiar organ that plays a big role

The prostate: A small, peculiar organ that plays a big role

A closer look at this commonly overlooked part of the male body that controls sexual reproduction and urination.
HealthJune 26, 202602:43 min
Sen. Cory Booker D-NJ addresses a rally in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of Monsanto Company v.

Bayer wins in US court, but at what cost to public health?

Bayer wins in US court, but at what cost to public health?

A landmark US Supreme Court ruling protects Bayer from thousands of lawsuits linked to its Roundup weedkiller.
HealthJune 26, 202615:12 min
Doctors and nurses in an operation theater working on a heart transplant

Germany considers 'opt-out' organ donor option

Germany considers 'opt-out' organ donor option

Germany has long waiting lists for organs. Now, parliament is debating a change to the law.
HealthJune 25, 2026
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France reports first Ebola case from Congo outbreak

France reports first Ebola case from Congo outbreak

France has confirmed its first Ebola case linked to the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
HealthJune 25, 202607:34 min
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Reformer Pilates, barre help strengthen core, beat back pain

Reformer Pilates, barre help strengthen core, beat back pain

Experts say both are effective, low-risk options — even for beginners. DW finds out why they've become such a hit.
HealthJune 25, 202605:17 min
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Heat wave: Why you should skip that cold beer or cocktail

Heat wave: Why you should skip that cold beer or cocktail

Summer, the FIFA World Cup and a cold beer? Careful: Alcohol to beat the heat is a bad idea.
HealthJune 24, 2026
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In the spotlight

Students arriving at an examination center to appear for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET-UG) at RK Puram, on June 21, 2026 in New Delhi, India.

India: What's driving the intense pressure on students?

The reported deaths of aspiring medical students in India have exposed the immense pressures of its examination system.
EducationJune 23, 2026
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EU ban on BPA chemical in food packaging takes effect

The industrial chemical is known to interfere with the human hormonal system.
HealthJune 19, 2026
Eco India | Luftverschmutzung

India's worst air pollution crisis isn't in its megacities

Delhi's air-quality crisis is well-known. Women in coal-mining towns are fighting the scourge of even-worse toxic dust.
Nature and EnvironmentJune 8, 202608:58 min
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High-functioning depression: When success masks suffering

Some people are highly productive and efficient despite depression. So it can't be that bad, right? Wrong!
HealthJune 6, 2026
Red Cross workers wearing protective gear disinfect a patch of earth next to a hut with a corrugated iron roof

How disinformation in Congo is worsening Ebola epidemic

Rumors and disinformation have hindered efforts to slow the spread. There are ways to battle the disinformation.
HealthJune 5, 2026
Person stands in front of mountains of white marble waste, a smartphone in hand

India: The toxic beauty of marble waste

Beautiful yet dangerous, Kishangarh's marble dumps attract tourists but spread toxic dust and pollute groundwater.
Nature and EnvironmentJune 2, 202606:20 min
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