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Worms in the body from meat – Parasites lurk in our food – what you need to know

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Only recently, a case became known in the USA in which people became seriously ill with worms after eating game meat. Which foods can also be infested with parasites, and what do you need to know? A family from the US state of South Dakota barbecued bear meat and contracted a dangerous disease: trichinellosis. This is a worm disease that can spread throughout the entire body. As the US Centers for Disease Control recently announced, even family members who had not eaten the meat became ill. This is because other…

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End of the El Niño weather phenomenon on the horizon

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Change in major weather phenomena: El Niño will soon take a break, then La Niña will take over. Warm will be followed by cold. According to a report by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the weather phenomenon El Niño, which is partly responsible for high temperatures in many places, is likely to end soon. Instead, it will be replaced by La Niña conditions in the months of August to November, with a probability of around 70 percent, according to the WMO. El Niño causes higher water temperatures than usual, while…

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Rotation of the sun is almost complete: There’s another good chance of seeing auroras in June

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In mid-May, the night sky in many places in Austria turned pink, purple or even green. This was due to auroras, which could also be marvelled at in our latitudes. The spectacle could now be repeated at the beginning of June. Because the sun’s rotation is almost complete, the conditions are good. Not only the Earth rotates, the sun rotates too. It takes 27 days to do this. As a result, the region of the sun where the currently powerful solar storms—the triggers of the auroras—occur does not always face…

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A Fond Farewell to Consul General Ivan Frank Olea

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As the sun set on a warm evening in Vienna, friends gathered at a cozy restaurant to bid a heartfelt farewell to Consul General Ivan Frank Olea. For the past 2 1/2 years, Consul General Olea has dedicated his diplomatic service to the Filipino community in Vienna, and his unwavering commitment and leadership have left an indelible mark on all who have had the privilege of knowing him. The room was filled with a palpable sense of gratitude and appreciation as Olea’s friends expressed their sincere thanks for the camaraderie,…

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This is what happens when you drink water after getting up

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Drinking a large glass of water as the first action of the day? There are many benefits to this. We reveal what you can expect from this routine. Many people reach for coffee or tea when they can’t get going in the morning. But they would be doing their bodies a big favor if they poured themselves a large glass of water first thing in the morning. After all, this has several health benefits. Although the body runs on a low flame during the night, it still loses fluids through…

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Next thunderstorm is on its way to Austria

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Austria is facing another phase of unsettled weather. Experts warn of new thunderstorm cells that could cause considerable rain in the coming days, especially in some federal states. Heavy rainfall is to be expected along the northern side of the Alps in particular. This weather situation is not expected to stabilize until the middle of the week. Medium-term forecastThe weather situation is not expected to stabilize until the middle of the week. However, it will remain unsettled in the mountains. A strong westerly current will establish itself by the weekend,…

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Alaba is just three titles short of immortality – also a non-playing captain for the Austrian team

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World record holder Lionel Messi 39, David Alaba 36 – Austria’s Real superstar is now chasing one of the greatest of all time after the Champions League triumph against Dortmund. Black training pants and a white Real shirt with his number 4 on the back—this is how David Alaba sat on the Madrid bench during the Champions League triumph in London. It was in this outfit that he accepted the winner’s medal from UEFA President Alexander Ceferin, and later, while celebrating with the fans, he wore a specially created shirt…

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What happens in the night between 2 and 3 a.m. when you don’t sleep?

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The nights, often synonymous with rest and relaxation, can also hide a darker side. A new study by researchers at the University of Arizona examines a troubling phenomenon: why do certain nighttime hours seem to be prone to violent behavior? A 15-year analysis shows that waking at night is linked to death by suicide and homicide. This study, conducted by the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson, sheds light on key factors. The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry published a study titled “Risk of…

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Deadly disease spreads in Austria

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The World Health Organization (WHO) recently reported a worldwide increase in syphilis. The disease is also spreading in Austria. The WHO has published alarming data showing a significant increase in syphilis cases worldwide. This increase affects both industrialized and developing countries. The reasons for this increase include the rise in international travel, a decline in the use of condoms, and insufficient education about sexually transmitted infections. There is, therefore, a need for increased awareness and preventative measures to curb this sexually transmitted infection (STI), according to Aids Hilfe Wien. As…

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