What the difference between training on a bent and straight horizontal bar?
For pull-ups, some horizontal bars are a straight bar:
While others are bent at the ends:
When a person is in the upper position (using straight bar) their wrists will be straight, but in lower position their wrists will be tilted. Using a bent bar a person's wrists will always be tilted. The bent bar type is very popular but, on the other hand, I see that barbells use a straight bar.
Which is healthier? Which is better?
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Assuming you know the different muscle groups targeted by using different grip widths, pronated or supinated...
A wide grip on a flat bar pull up works the same muscle groups that a bar with tilted handles works, given that your grip is just as wide. The only difference is that the tilted bar is easier on your wrists and possibly shoulders. The flat bar is generally seen on top of power racks or other equipment where it is not convenient to have an angled bar.
You'll notice that you might be able to do more reps on an angled bar as well given the ease it puts on your joints.
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