Mental Health

In the UK, a man’s shed is his castle. For some, it’s also a lifeline.

November 1, 2024Lifestyle

Sheds, or wooden buildings at the bottom of a garden, are important to British culture, or at least to many men of a certain age in the country. But now, sheds are playing a far greater role in the UK — bringing older men together to help soothe loneliness.

Using literature to help children cope with war and trauma

October 22, 2024Ukraine

In southern Turkey, a surf school helps earthquake survivors process trauma and loss

August 14, 2024Lifestyle

‘I’m not finished’: Badminton’s Beiwen Zhang wants gold in the final Olympics of her decadeslong career

July 30, 2024Summer Olympics 2024

Out of the closet, out of care: LGBTQ communities in Malawi struggle to access health care

July 22, 2024LGBTQ

‘It’s a lifelong injury’: From Gaza to Doha, children bear the scars of war

June 12, 2024Israel-Hamas war

An estimated 17,000 kids have lost or been separated from their parents in Gaza, according to UNICEF. At least 3,000 have suffered a limb amputation. The small Gulf nation of Qatar has taken in more than 1,600 Palestinians in recent months, including dozens of injured children.

A new study finds that scientists may be able to detect dementia sooner and faster

June 10, 2024Health & Medicine

Dementia is a catch-all term for certain diseases affecting the memory of tens of millions of people. A new study finds that it might be possible now to detect dementia early and within minutes. The World’s host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Charles Marshall, the lead researcher for the study.