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Deutsche Welle - Health

Germany's sugar tax sparks 'nanny state' debate

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Passengers exposed to a deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship have been evacuated to receive medical attention.

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Authorities from 23 countries are coordinating the evacuation as health agencies enforce strict precautions.

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Inside the international race to trace MV Hondius passengers potentially exposed to the deadly hantavirus.

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MV Hondius heads to Canaries amid hantavirus tracing efforts

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The uterus: From pear to powerhouse

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Eating disorders mainly affect women, but online body culture is putting more men at risk. We spoke to a survivor.

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Could Alberta separatists tear Canada apart?

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COVID pioneer BioNTech: The fall of Germany's pandemic hero

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Germany: BioNTech shutting down COVID vaccine production

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Hantavirus alert on a cruise ship in the Atlantic: What are the symptoms of the disease and how does infection occur?

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Germany now combines PSA tests with imaging to detect serious disease earlier and tailor treatment.

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For decades, the Mafia has been illegally burying highly toxic industrial waste around Naples.

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Social networks are key to finding community in old age. Lisbon's RADAR Project brings them about.

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Several African countries have pushed back on the deals, while some have signed.

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Inspired by Italian activists, Indian mothers are waging war on PFAS pollution. Meanwhile new technologies offer hope.

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Ahead of World Malaria Day on April 25, Uganda's malaria vaccine rollout is gaining trust among local residents

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New 3D images uncover the clitoris's nerve network — showing just how wide the gender health gap still is.

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Merck's breakthrough cancer drug is at the center of global access debates due to its pricing and patent policies.

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