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Toxic and tenacious – How “forever chemicals” are damaging our health | DW Documentary

Coated pans, waterproof clothing, refrigerants for air conditioning systems. All these everyday items contain PFAS. This group of chemical compounds makes life more convenient. But PFAS compounds are also highly controversial because they are both toxic and long-lasting. Known as “perpetual chemicals”, PFAS accumulate in the environment and also enter the human body. The film […]

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Obesity and corporate greed | DW Documentary

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Doctors predict that by 2030, half of the world’s population will be overweight or obese. An epidemic of obesity is causing a rapid rise in diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. It’s becoming the biggest health challenge worldwide. Why has no country managed to stop this epidemic? The food industry and government authorities say it’s due

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How does touch affect our mental and physical health? | DW Documentary

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Touch shapes us as humans. Indeed, touch is fundamental to what makes us social beings. Touch influences how we perceive stress and pain, who we trust and who we fear. How does this work? And what happens to us in the absence of touch? Gentle touch is vital for us humans. It creates the first

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Superfoods – is healthy eating just hype? | DW Documentary

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Are superfoods all that they’re cracked up to be? There’s plenty of worldwide hype about eating chia seeds, goji berries and quinoa – but what benefits do they really bring? This documentary looks at what superfoods do for people and more. How is the healthy eating boom influencing agriculture and business? There are more and

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