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Post-vac syndrome — the forgotten COVID victims
2023-03-20 23:00
German Health Minister Karl Lauterbach wants to help those who suffer from serious side-effects from COVID-19 vaccines. For those affected, this is a long overdue step.
Diagnosed with cancer? Psycho-oncology can help
2023-02-04 13:56
Each year, millions of people across the globe receive a cancer diagnosis. For many, this news is scary. Two patients from Germany talk about how psycho-oncology helped them cope.
(F)actually healthy: How myths complicate the f...
2022-12-01 07:38
Misinformation and half-knowledge about the virus still result in thousands of preventable HIV infections. The (f)actually segment gets to the bottom of some common myths surrounding the subject.
Does it make sense to switch to heat pumps in o...
2022-11-23 08:50
Driven by the energy crisis, demand for heat pumps is on the rise — even for older houses and buildings. Here's a breakdown of whether it makes sense to switch.
Can concrete from CO2 make building green?
2022-11-18 18:44
The construction industry releases enormous amounts of carbon dioxide. Now one Canadian company has developed a technology to make a cement substitute from industrial waste and CO2, thereby trapping this greenhouse gas in the concrete.
How do the kidneys work?
2022-11-18 08:26
We all have two kidneys. But the job of filtering out toxins and waste products can be done by just one.
Starlings and their fascinating flight formatio...
2022-11-06 12:07
These birds form incredible, moving shapes in the sky that researchers believe serve a key purpose: safety. These so-called murmurations are also a treat for observers and photographers.
Testosterone - what it is and how it affects he...
2022-10-15 04:57
Testosterone is the primary sex hormone in males and plays a key role in reproduction, growth, and maintenance of a healthy body. But what happens when T-levels drop? And how can you prevent that happening? DW's Derrick Williams is 'asking for a friend'.
Methane gas: What's the big deal?
2022-09-30 07:57
As methane leaks from pipelines at the bottom of the Baltic Sea, DW looks at the overall role of this potent gas in the climate crisis.
Water scarcity triggers fierce competition — al...
2022-08-27 06:43
Climate change threatens to dry up the planet and the global water crisis sees the competition for water becoming ever more fierce. Conflicts over the scarce commodity are increasing everywhere. Even in Germany.