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Psychology: Happy partner, longer life?

When your partner is content, you can be sure of pleasant company. But not only that — a study suggests when your partner's happy, you live longer too. So what's to do if you live with a sourpuss?  

Broccoli, cabbage and kale: leafy green hosts of a cancer-preventing molecule

Your mother always said they were good for you. She was right. Researchers have found that these cruciferous vegetables contain a molecule with the ability to block cancer-causing genes.  

SpaceX's Starlink satellites: 7 questions for Elon Musk

The first of the Starlink satellites are about to be launched into space. They're part of a hugely ambitious project — one that DW has some questions on  

Finally! A way to return flavor to bland tomatoes

Scientists have discovered a rare gene that could help "make tomatoes great again"... or at least taste less bland.  

Fertility: Sperm also has an expiration date

It's not just the mother's age that matters. According to new research, men's biological clocks are ticking, too. Older fathers may put their infants — and partners — at risk for pregnancy complications.  

Measles hot spot pediatrician's office?

The more parents don’t vaccinate their kids, the higher the health risk for those who are too young to be immunized. How can you still protect your child?