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Women often outlive men but in poorer health

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Reports & Analysis

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A nurse holds a baby and there are two other people and a small child in the background

German-Brazilian spat on poaching of highly qualified nurses

German-Brazilian spat on poaching of highly qualified nurses

Brazil is not impressed by Germany's continued recruitment of skilled healthcare workers until late 2023.

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WHO vaping report: Tobacco companies target kids

WHO vaping report: Tobacco companies target kids

The WHO warns vaping gives tobacco companies a way to replace dead smokers. So, what are health experts doing about it?

Woman in a doctor's office in Nairobi, Kenya

Woman in a doctor's office in Nairobi, Kenya

Diabetes is treatable — but in Africa, it's still deadly

Diabetes is treatable — but in Africa, it's still deadly

Diabetes is surging in sub-Saharan Africa. Though treatment is available, many cannot afford it.

A child in a red tshirt talks to a reporter

A child in a red tshirt talks to a reporter

Afghan children receive medical treatment in Germany

Afghan children receive medical treatment in Germany

Even with the Taliban ruling in Kabul, this charity is still helping children from Afghanistan to be treated in Germany.

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Gericht | Zoodles | Gemüsespaghetti

The 'rainbow diet' — a recipe for good health?

The 'rainbow diet' — a recipe for good health?

Some influencers claim eating foods based on their colors can protect against disease. But it's not that simple.

A bag of pills containing the synthetic opioid fentanyl. The pills are disguised as prescription oxycodone painkillers.

A bag of pills containing the synthetic opioid fentanyl. The pills are disguised as prescription oxycodone painkillers.

Illicit fentanyl is entering the US at highest rates ever

Illicit fentanyl is entering the US at highest rates ever

More than 115 million illicit pills containing fentanyl were seized by US law officials last year.

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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.

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Stock image of a vaccine vial

AstraZeneca withdraws COVID-19 vaccine, citing low demand

AstraZeneca withdraws COVID-19 vaccine, citing low demand

The company says the decision is due to commercial reasons and not related to any rare side effects it may have caused.

A robot works through medicine shelves at a pharmacy

A robot works through medicine shelves at a pharmacy

Can EU wean itself off essential drugs from China, India?

Can EU wean itself off essential drugs from China, India?

Public health in Europe is dependent on Asian supplies. As the EU attempts to reshore production, does this make sense?

A discarded mask on the lawn outside the Bundestag in Berlin

A discarded mask on the lawn outside the Bundestag in Berlin

COVID: Is Germany prepared for another pandemic?

COVID: Is Germany prepared for another pandemic?

WHO is negotiating the world's first global accord on pandemics. How well is Germany prepared to cope?

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An illustration of a needle inside a cell, symbolizing CRISPR gene editing

An illustration of a needle inside a cell, symbolizing CRISPR gene editing

Gene therapy trials treat inherited blindness and deafness

Two separate gene therapy trials have restored vision and hearing in people born with congenital blindness or deafness.

A radiotherapy technician looks at a computer screen

A radiotherapy technician looks at a computer screen

Why are cancer cases soaring in India?

The number of people suffering from cancer will rise exponentially in the next two decades, health experts have warned.

A person points to an X-ray of a person's lung, infected with tuberculosis

A person points to an X-ray of a person's lung, infected with tuberculosis

Post-tuberculosis lung disease: A patient's story

Global TB infections are rising. Some TB is drug-resistant. Patients are suffering lung damage long after they're cured.