The stress of heat waves on the human body28. February 2020 11:49
Climate change is giving rise to more heat waves, potentially affecting our health. The constant heat puts a huge strain on the cardio-vascular system. What effects do rising temperatures have on our bodies, and how can doctors and clinics respond?
Climate and health - We talk to a specialist27. February 2020 10:31
In Good Shape meets Sylvia Hartmann of KLUG, The German Alliance for Climate Change and Health. We ask her about the effects of climate change on our health - and what each of us can do for the planet and our own wellbeing.
Germany aims to contain coronavirus24. February 2020 21:52
So far, only 16 cases of the new coronavirus have been reported in Germany, with no fatalities. But as Italy adopts drastic measures to stem the spread of the virus, how well prepared is Germany? DW reporters Mariel Müller and Tessa Walther went to find out.
People with disabilities - we hear from an expert21. February 2020 12:30
In Good Shape talks to writer, presenter and slam poet Ninia LaGrande. She’s an inclusion and women's rights advocate - while at the same time making people laugh with her humorous observations.
Modern medicine and human-made selection21. February 2020 10:44
Fewer people are now being born with disabilities, thanks to advances in medicine and prenatal diagnostics. But is this actually a positive development? No, says Timo Oelschläger, who is himself disabled. He's calling for inclusion over selection.
Wheelchair skating is growing in popularity, and not just among people with a physical disability. It’s an ideal sport for testing your body’s limits. We talked to David Lebuser, an international wheelchair skating star.
Germany: Mini-dinosaur fossil discovery hailed as 'sensation'21. February 2020 08:46
The skull of a 10-centimeter-long dinosaur has been discovered in a German quarry. The 240 million-year-old fossil may offer insight into the evolution of modern lizards.
Coronavirus: Germany hopes to contain COVID-1917. February 2020 16:32
Experts in Germany have questioned China's official coronavirus infection figures. But preparations for a COVID-19 epidemic in the European nation are already underway.
Fascinating images: insects under the microscope17. February 2020 08:02
German chemistry student Jan Rosenboom composes captivating pictures of insects from hundreds or even thousands of photos, shot through the lense of a microscope. His images reveal the hidden beauty of creepy-crawlies.
Liquid biopsy - modern cancer diagnosis15. February 2020 01:08
A liquid biopsy allows doctors to detect tumor DNA in the blood of cancer patients. Cancer releases small amounts of genetic information into the blood. That allows the exact type of cancer to be determined and a targeted therapy to be undertaken.
Solar Orbiter launches on mission to study sun's poles10. February 2020 08:56
The Solar Orbiter has been launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on an unprecedented voyage to capture the first pictures of the sun's elusive poles. The $1.5 billion craft is a joint mission by the European Space Agency and NASA.
Building traditional and sustainable half-timbered houses10. February 2020 07:52
Traditional half-timbered houses have been built in Europe for hundreds of years — and are surprisingly sustainable. Now some builders in Germany are starting to adopt this old-fashioned style again but with a modern twist.
Humans are around 65 percent water. Without water we would be unable to think or maintain our body temperature. Our bodies would dry up. We could not survive without this remarkable liquid.
Why therapeutic fasting can be good for you06. February 2020 09:35
Fasting is good for the body and mind, resulting in the release of endorphins after just two days. But muscles also start to diminish after two day, so fasting should be accompanied by moderate exercise.
DW speaks with a coronavirus evacuee quarantined in Germany03. February 2020 10:52
German Health Minister Jens Spahn has said the country's healthcare system is prepared for the coronavirus. Two of 124 Germans evacuated from Wuhan to Frankfurt have been confirmed to be infected. DW spoke with one of the passengers on board with them.
Coronavirus? How to tell it's not cold or flu02. February 2020 18:23
Runny nose, cough, sore throat and fever: Symptoms are often similar when one starts to feel sick. That makes it difficult to tell if the illness is a virus or a bacterial infection.
Living near cows helps prevent allergies31. January 2020 12:58
Allergies are on the rise worldwide. But there are more allergy sufferers in cities than in rural areas. Why could that be? A pair of scientists say cows are providing a protective effect that could one day be packed into a pill.
Preventing bowel cancer with colonoscopies30. January 2020 04:53
The best way to prevent bowel cancer is with a colonoscopy. The earlier polyps are detected, the better the chance of catching the condition before they turn cancerous – and possibly metastasize.
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