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Covid wave is rolling in! 41 Viennese already in hospital

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The number of coronavirus infections is rising steadily. As reported in “Heute,” this is also reflected in the ÖGK incapacity to work figures. The number of sick days due to COVID-19 infections skyrocketed from 4,455 (week 34) to 5,382 (week 35) within a week. The number of absences was particularly high in the German capital, with around 1,900 people falling ill. “The autumn wave is rolling in. There has already been an increase in cases in recent weeks. Depending on the weather, we expect a peak in four to six…

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Why is the sky blue and sunsets colorful?

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The color of the sky and the vibrant hues of sunsets are both due to the scattering of sunlight by the atmosphere, specifically a process called Rayleigh scattering. Why the Sky is Blue: While appearing white, sunlight is actually made up of many different colors, each with a different wavelength. As sunlight passes through Earth’s atmosphere, it interacts with molecules and small particles in the air. Rayleigh scattering affects shorter wavelengths (blue and violet light) than longer wavelengths (red and orange). Although violet light is scattered even more than blue,…

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Why you always have to go to the toilet before going to bed?

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The urge to urinate before sleep is annoying but usually quite normal. We have tips on urinating less often and when it becomes problematic. It’s a phenomenon: as soon as you’ve made yourself comfortable in bed, found the perfect sleeping position, and are about to sail into the realm of dreams, your bladder becomes known. You must go to the loo and are naturally wide awake again afterward. The main reason is that our body slows down urine production at night so that we can sleep undisturbed for a few…

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Cell phones and brain cancer – new WHO findings

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Around 63 studies from 1994 to 2022 were evaluated by the World Health Organization (WHO), with a relieving result.The possibility that cell phones could cause cancer has long been a controversial issue. Cell phones—and wireless technologies in general – are an important part of our daily lives. Therefore, it has been crucial for the scientific community to address the safety of radiation exposure from these devices. Over the years, the scientific consensus has been confirmed that there is no link between the radio waves from cell phones and brain tumors…

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The Modern Dilemma: Should You Bring Your Cellphone to the Toilet?

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In today’s digital age, it’s almost second nature to carry cellphones everywhere, including the bathroom. For many, the bathroom has become a mini-escape, a place to scroll through social media, check emails, or catch up on the news. But is this habit as harmless as it seems? Let’s dive into the pros and cons of bringing your cellphone into the toilet and what it means for hygiene, productivity, and overall well-being. The Convenience Factor One of the main reasons people bring their cellphones into the bathroom is convenience. The bathroom,…

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Hot summer nights: How you can still sleep well

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How well we sleep now stands and falls with our body temperature—or, more precisely, our core temperature. The body usually lowers this by one to two degrees in the evening, making you want to crawl into bed. It rises again towards the morning and prepares us to be awake and alert. The lowest temperature is reached around two o’clock in the morning. So it has to be cool for us to get into sleep mode. The optimum sleeping temperature for adults ranges from 16°C to 18°C to maintain our optimum…

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This is how dangerous preservatives really are

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Preservatives are used to give food products a long shelf life. They are considered extremely harmful to health. Preservatives protect food from spoiling by inhibiting the growth of molds and bacteria. They also help to preserve taste and appearance. However, the substances and food products with a long shelf life are known to be hazardous to health. But it all depends on the quantity, as Nadia Leuenberger, nutritionist and managing director at Peak Nutrition, reveals: “Preservatives become dangerous to health in large quantities and if consumed regularly.” Like thickeners, chemical…

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Spicy food – this is what happens in your body

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Spicy foods divide opinions but are loved by many. But what actually happens in the body when you enjoy chili and co. Whether you want to add milk after tomato sauce with garlic or always season your food with chili paste, the hot pepper has become famous around the world and is always in the news. Just recently, a new heat record was set with the “Pepper X” variety. But what actually happens in our bodies when it burns on the tongue?Different substances are responsible for spiciness depending on the…

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13 dead so far from tropical storm “Yagi” in the Philippines

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Tropical Storm Yagi has caused severe damage in the Philippines and killed at least 13 people so far. According to the disaster management authority, seven people were killed by landslides and flooding in the hilly municipality of Antipolo to the east of Manila alone, and four others are missing. “Search and rescue operations are still ongoing,” said Enrilito Bernardo, Antipolo’s disaster management officer, on Tuesday. Further fatalities were reported from the central provinces: Two people died in a landslide in northern Samar, one person drowned in Negros Oriental, and three…

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