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India's heat wave poses risk to marginalised Dalit caste

India's unusually severe heat wave is suspected to have killed more than 200 people and made tens of thousands ill.

In New Delhi alone, the mercury climbed to nearly 53 degrees Celsius (127 Fahrenheit), making it the hottest summer in 120 years.(Adnan Abidi/REUTERS )

Health

Published on Jun 13, 2024 11:04 AM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das

Gonorrhea resistance to antibiotics is increasing putting women at higher risk

European data suggests antimicrobial resistance to common treatments for gonorrhea is growing. Women, often asymptomatic, face a higher risk than men.

The Neisseria gonorrhea bacterium: Most women who get the STI gonorrhea are asymptomatic, which puts them at higher risk than men, who unmistakably know when they've got it. (DW/imago/Science Photo Library )

Health

Published on Jun 12, 2024 03:18 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, New Delhi

Most drug deaths due to 'polysubstance' use: EU report

Synthetic opioids like nitazenes are an ongoing concern, but 'polydrug' use is now leading to new health risks.

Despite a steady rise in synthetic opioids, heroin is still the most common drug used in the European Union (Bihlmayerfotografie/IMAGO )

Health

Published on Jun 12, 2024 12:28 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das

Hajj 2024 dominated by rising temperatures in Saudi Arabia

Saudi officials warn of sweltering heat for this year's Islamic pilgrimage. Observers highlight that regional long-term policy changes are needed.

Elderly pilgrims are particularly vulnerable to higher temperatures like the ones expected in the heat wave during the upcoming Hajj. (DW/Amr Nabil/AP Photo/picture alliance)

Festivals

Published on Jun 12, 2024 12:12 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi

1 in 6 develop antidepressant withdrawal: German study shows

Less people experience "discontinuation symptoms" after stopping antidepressants than previously thought.

Many worry about the sides effects of stopping antidepressants. (Westend61/IMAGO )

Health

Published on Jun 10, 2024 12:38 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das

Avoid drinking alcohol on flights, could pose health risks: Scientists

New research suggests that drinking alcohol on a flight before taking a nap could be more harmful to your health than you may think.

New research suggests that drinking alcohol on a flight before taking a nap could be more harmful than you think. (DW/Roland Weihrauch/dpa/picture alliance)

Health

Published on Jun 08, 2024 01:10 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, New Delhi

Are scientists finally beating antimicrobial resistance?

Researchers used AI to predict 8,00,000 potential antibiotic agents. Observers said the fight against antimicrobial resistance is gaining momentum.

Health

Published on Jun 07, 2024 02:55 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, New Delhi

When love ends: How to survive heartache; here's what expert says

It's painful when love ends. Some experts say it helps to think of the pain as a process of four phases. And you'll see: Your pain will pass.

Lonely and sad: Accepting your emotions is an important part of getting over a breakup. (DW/Thomas Warnack/dpa/picture alliance)

Relationships

Published on Jun 07, 2024 11:19 AM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, New Delhi

Laughing gas: How dangerous is the party drug?

Governments want to regulate nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, a party drug used by young adults in the US and Europe.

Some people suck laughing gas out of balloons, others use canisters bought in grocery stores. (Yui Mok/empics/picture alliance )

Health

Published on Jun 05, 2024 01:21 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das

Heat exhaustion or heat stroke: What to do in an emergency

In recent years, the arrival of summer has been accompanied by record high temperatures. Here's how to stay safe.

Staying cool is vital during a heat wave.(Ulises Ruiz/AFP )

Health

Published on May 31, 2024 12:42 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das

WHO vaping report: Big tobacco companies target kids to replace lost smokers

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

A billboard advertising vaping devices in Germany reads: For you, for now, for anywhere.(Peter Endig/IMAGO)

Health

Published on May 30, 2024 02:29 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri

Women often outlive men but in poorer health: Cause of difference in diseases

There's been little progress in closing the gap between the sexes in 30 years, a study of 20 common diseases has found.

Differences in disease between the sexes:

Health

Published on May 30, 2024 02:17 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das

Who was Franz Kafka and why is he more popular than ever?

Franz Kafka is one of the best-known German-language authors in the world, even though he has been dead for 100 years.

Franz Kafka (1883-1924) is one of the most important writers of the 20th century (Darchivio/opale.photo/picture alliance )

Art and Culture

Published on May 30, 2024 01:41 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das

Mozart: Music of a tortured soul

Mozart was more than just a child prodigy and pop star of his time. This year's Mozartfest delves deep into his soul.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart only lived to be 35 (Imago/United Archives International )

Art and Culture

Published on May 29, 2024 12:53 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das

Brazilcore: How favela fashion became cool

Brazilian designer Abacaxi is on a mission to reclaim the national flag from its recent political connotations and celebrate the vibrant culture of the favelas.

Designers like Abacaxi are reclaiming the Brazilian flag for all as they celebrate the style of the favelas.(PIÑA/Abacaxi)

Fashion

Published on May 28, 2024 05:32 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri

Diabetes is treatable — in Africa, it's deadly

Diabetes is surging in sub-Saharan Africa. Though doctors know how to treat it, access to health care is precarious; some patients don't even seek it.

Diabetes cases have increased tenfold in sub-Saharan Africa over the past two decades. (DW/Miro May/picture alliance)

Health

Published on May 28, 2024 03:43 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle, New Delhi

How are Delhi residents coping with heatwave?

As Delhi experiences scorching heat, arrangements have been made at several hospitals to treat patients suffering from issues such as exhaustion and stroke.

Indians are suffering amid scorching temperatures. Arrangements have been made at hospitals to treat patients suffering from issues such as exhaustion and stroke.(Murali Krishnan/DW)

Health

Published on May 28, 2024 11:05 AM IST

ByDeutsche Welle, New Delhi

Cannes 2024 showcases the polemic and the political

The 77th edition of Cannes boasts a wide range of film topics, but just a few standout works.

Director Ali Abbasi wasn't afraid to take on the Trump empire in his film 'The Apprentice,' which screened at Cannes.(Sebastien Botella/MAXPPP/dpa/picture alliance )

Art and Culture

Published on May 24, 2024 03:33 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das

The mysterious spike in whooping cough cases

Surge in whooping cough cases seen in US and Europe, particularly affecting infants. Experts warn of potential tenfold increase in 2024.

Whooping cough, or pertussis, cases are spiking across the US and Europe. Experts say it’s unclear why.(Thomas Trutschel/photothek/picture alliance)

Health

Published on May 24, 2024 01:25 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri

Jenny Erpenbeck: Exploring the past from an East German perspective

The winner of the International Booker Prize and tipped for a Nobel, Jenny Erpenbeck is relatively unknown in Germany.

Renowned outside Germany, Jenny Erpenbeck has not garnered the same acclaim at home (picture alliance/dpa )

Art and Culture

Published on May 23, 2024 03:43 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das

Germany's Jenny Erpenbeck wins International Booker Prize

Erpenbeck's novel "Kairos" depicts a turbulent love story in the final years of communist East Germany.

German author Jenny Erpenbeck has won the 2024 International Booker Prize for her novel

Art and Culture

Published on May 22, 2024 11:17 AM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das

Vaping may heighten lung cancer risk for ex-smokers, decade-long study reveals

A decade-long South Korean study reveals that ex-smokers who vape have a higher risk of developing lung cancer than those who quit without using e-cigarettes.

A new study shows that ex-smokers who have taken up vaping could have a higher risk of developing lung cancer than those who don't vape.(Nicholas T. Ansell/PA Wire/picture alliance)

Health

Published on May 21, 2024 01:45 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri

Have the Germans become lazy at work?

Germans have long been known for their diligence, sense of duty, reliability and productivity. Is this just a myth?

Art and Culture

Published on May 17, 2024 03:31 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das

Spanish tourism industry under pressure amid record drought

Critics say the sector should do more to save water as Spain deals with a lack of rainfall.

The tourist sector is known for being especially water hungry.(Jiri Hubatka/imageBROKER/picture alliance )

Travel

Published on May 16, 2024 01:22 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das

Nobel Prize-winning author Alice Munro dies aged 92

The first Canadian author to win the Nobel Prize in literature, Alice Munro, has died at the age of 92 in Ontario.

The Canadian writer Alice Munro has passed away at the age of 92.(Chad Hipolito/AP/picture alliance )

Art and Culture

Published on May 15, 2024 02:45 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das

Taylor Swift service fills German church

Some 1,200 people attended the unexpectedly emotional gathering in Heidelberg's 600-year-old Church of the Holy Spirit.

Pastor Vincenzo Petracca says Swift's music speaks to the doubt and inner-conflict that Christians know.(Thomas Lohnes/epd )

Art and Culture

Published on May 13, 2024 03:49 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das

Palestinian-Chilean singer poised to take Arabic pop global

The 22-year-old singer is making history, even as she walks a fine line against the backdrop of current events.

Elyanna made history when she sang a full set in Arabic at Coachella in 2023.(Daniel DeSlover/ZUMA Press/picture alliance )

Art and Culture

Published on May 10, 2024 04:47 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das

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 new CRISPR gene editing called EDIT-101 has successfully restored vision in some patients with congenital blindness (focalpoint/IMAGO )

Health

Published on May 09, 2024 03:45 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das

Social media: Abstinence can boost self-esteem

A Canadian study has found that refraining from social media for a week can have a positive impact on one's body image.

Young women are particularly vulnerable to internalizing certain ideas of beauty (ingimage/IMAGO )

Health

Published on May 09, 2024 03:39 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das

Beethoven's Ninth Symphony: 200 years on

With his Ninth Symphony, first performed in 1824, Ludwig van Beethoven created a work for the ages.

The 200-page manuscript is considered one of greatest pieces of music ever written (Andreas Altwein/dpa/picture alliance )

Art and Culture

Published on May 07, 2024 05:00 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das

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India's unusually severe heat wave is suspected to have killed more than 200 people and made tens of thousands ill.

European data suggests antimicrobial resistance to common treatments for gonorrhea is growing. Women, often asymptomatic, face a higher risk than men.

Synthetic opioids like nitazenes are an ongoing concern, but 'polydrug' use is now leading to new health risks.

Saudi officials warn of sweltering heat for this year's Islamic pilgrimage. Observers highlight that regional long-term policy changes are needed.

Less people experience "discontinuation symptoms" after stopping antidepressants than previously thought.

New research suggests that drinking alcohol on a flight before taking a nap could be more harmful to your health than you may think.

Researchers used AI to predict 8,00,000 potential antibiotic agents. Observers said the fight against antimicrobial resistance is gaining momentum.

It's painful when love ends. Some experts say it helps to think of the pain as a process of four phases. And you'll see: Your pain will pass.

Governments want to regulate nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, a party drug used by young adults in the US and Europe.

In recent years, the arrival of summer has been accompanied by record high temperatures. Here's how to stay safe.

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

There's been little progress in closing the gap between the sexes in 30 years, a study of 20 common diseases has found.

Franz Kafka is one of the best-known German-language authors in the world, even though he has been dead for 100 years.

Mozart was more than just a child prodigy and pop star of his time. This year's Mozartfest delves deep into his soul.

Brazilian designer Abacaxi is on a mission to reclaim the national flag from its recent political connotations and celebrate the vibrant culture of the favelas.

Diabetes is surging in sub-Saharan Africa. Though doctors know how to treat it, access to health care is precarious; some patients don't even seek it.

As Delhi experiences scorching heat, arrangements have been made at several hospitals to treat patients suffering from issues such as exhaustion and stroke.

The 77th edition of Cannes boasts a wide range of film topics, but just a few standout works.

Surge in whooping cough cases seen in US and Europe, particularly affecting infants. Experts warn of potential tenfold increase in 2024.

The winner of the International Booker Prize and tipped for a Nobel, Jenny Erpenbeck is relatively unknown in Germany.

Erpenbeck's novel "Kairos" depicts a turbulent love story in the final years of communist East Germany.

A decade-long South Korean study reveals that ex-smokers who vape have a higher risk of developing lung cancer than those who quit without using e-cigarettes.

Germans have long been known for their diligence, sense of duty, reliability and productivity. Is this just a myth?

Critics say the sector should do more to save water as Spain deals with a lack of rainfall.

The first Canadian author to win the Nobel Prize in literature, Alice Munro, has died at the age of 92 in Ontario.

Some 1,200 people attended the unexpectedly emotional gathering in Heidelberg's 600-year-old Church of the Holy Spirit.

The 22-year-old singer is making history, even as she walks a fine line against the backdrop of current events.

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

A Canadian study has found that refraining from social media for a week can have a positive impact on one's body image.

With his Ninth Symphony, first performed in 1824, Ludwig van Beethoven created a work for the ages.

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