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Face mask, face shield, FFP2, N95 — what's the difference

FFP2 masks (equivalent to other international standards known as N95, KN95 and P2 masks) are becoming more and more prevalent … See more

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Opinion: COVID-19 is the defining health crisis of our time

WEB05/16/2020 May 16, 2020. The coronavirus has spread with alarming speed, shaking the foundations of health systems, economies, and societies around the world, writes the …

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COVID-19: Risks and side effects of vaccination

WEB01/20/2021 January 20, 2021. Vaccines are safe and save lives. The rapid development of COVID-19 vaccines has people asking questions. Here is an overview of the reactions …

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In Good Shape — The Health Show – DW

WEBInformative and entertaining, In Good Shape reports on the most interesting developments in medicine, nutrition and fitness. In our regular interviews, we talk to …

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World Health Organization – DW

WEBThe World Health Organization (WHO) is a United Nations agency. Established in 1948 and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, it coordinates …

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How healthy are India's 1.4 billion people

WEB03/04/2023 March 4, 2023. India is now the world's most-populous country with over 1.4 billion people — 5 million more than in China. But what do the data say about their health?

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Global mental health issues on the rise – DW – 10/10/2022

WEBAdvertisement. October 10 is World Mental Health Day, a World Health Organization (WHO) event to "raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to …

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Mental health – DW

WEBHealth10/30/2023 05:28 min. Mental health refers to our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Mental health issues might emerge as hereditary …

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What influence does China have over the WHO

WEB04/17/2020 April 17, 2020. The World Health Organization has drawn sharp criticism from some quarters over its deference to Beijing and the way it handled the COVID-19 …

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Fact check: Can a COVID vaccine harm my health

WEBIn its safety report, the Paul Ehrlich Institute, a German federal health agency that regulates and researches vaccines and biomedicines, lists known, yet very …

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Fashion's impact on mental wellbeing – DW – 09/24/2019

WEBIn 2012, researchers from Northwestern University in the US found that wearing specific articles of clothing had an effect on the wearer's psychology and …

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Endemic, epidemic, pandemic: What's the difference

WEB12/30/2021 December 30, 2021. A lot of people hope that the coronavirus will disappear as quickly as it came. But many virologists assume the virus will become endemic, …

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Putin and Parkinson's: What do experts say

WEBFrom US Senator Marco Rubio to political science university professors to the UK tabloids, many people appear to have an intimate understanding of Russian …

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Access to health care difficult for most Indian women

WEBRicha Jain Kalra New Delhi. 08/21/2019. A study conducted by experts from India and Harvard University reveals that Indian women suffer gender bias while …

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How stigmas impact refugee, migrant health – DW – 07/22/2022

WEBWaheed Arian spent the first five years of his life hiding in cellars from rockets and bombs. Arian, an emergency doctor with the UK's National Health Service, was …

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Taiwan's death penalty and debate over constitutional rights

WEBA court ruling in Taiwan could lead to abolishing capital punishment on the island. Given strong public support for the death penalty, how will the court reconcile …

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Fact check: AI doctors on social media spreading fake claims

WEB10/07/2023 October 7, 2023. Videos of AI-generated doctors giving health and beauty tips on social media are becoming hugely popular, generating millions of clicks.

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How are foreign doctors faring in Germany

WEB04/27/2024 April 27, 2024. Germany is welcoming an increasing number of foreign doctors, which the country needs. But how rewarding is it for doctors to work in …

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Fact check: How dangerous is cannabis

WEBPublished 06/10/2023 Published June 10, 2023 last updated 02/16/2024 last updated February 16, 2024. Germany might be the next country to legalize cannabis, but the …

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Japan: 'Minister of loneliness' tackles mental health crisis

WEB04/23/2021. Increasing social and economic isolation is causing Japan's suicide rate to climb, with working women and single mothers most at risk. The newly appointed …

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Pope Francis travels to Venice to attend Biennale

WEBAmbitious travel plans for the pope. Sunday's trip to Venice is the first time the pope has traveled since his visit to Marseille in September.. The 87-year-old has had …

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US FDA says pasteurized milk safe as bird flu spread in cows

WEBHighly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has been detected in 38 herds of cows across nine states. Despite one Texas farm worker being infected the risk to humans …

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Emergency slide falls from Delta Air Lines Boeing in mid-air

WEBAn emergency exit slide fell off a Delta Air Lines Boeing on Friday shortly after takeoff from New York. Delta said the Boeing 767 jet pilots felt a vibration in the plane, …

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Colombia: Thousands protest President Petro's reforms

WEBAn estimated 250,000 people in Colombia took to the streets in various cities to protest the social and economic reforms of the left-wing President Gustavo Petro. …

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Moulin Rouge windmill blades collapse in Paris

WEBThe blades of the famous Moulin Rouge in Paris collapsed on Thursday morning, French media reported. The landmark's red windmill, which was depicted in the …

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Canada's British Columbia makes U-turn over hard drugs

WEBCanada's British Columbia makes U-turn over hard drugs 04/27/2024 April 27, 2024. Last year, a pilot program was launched in a Canadian province allowing adults to …

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Hamas reviewing Israel's latest truce proposal

WEBHamas reviewing Israel's latest truce proposal 04/27/2024 April 27, 2024. An Egyptian delegation has traveled to Israel to try to revive cease-fire negotiations and …

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