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Study: With omega-3 fatty acids against blemished skin

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The skin’s appearance is decisively influenced by nutrition. Blemished skin, pimples, and acne can also be caused by too much milk, protein, and fast food. Unsaturated fatty acids are said to improve skin blemishes decisively. It has been known for a long time that nutrition influences the skin—especially milk, protein drinks for muscle building, and fast food cause blackheads to sprout. According to a new study, so-called omega-3 fatty acids, i.e., unsaturated fatty acids, also seem to have a decisive influence. In principle, it is known that omega-3 fatty acids…

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Climate and health: “We’re heating ourselves.”

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In some parts of Europe, the thermometer climbs far above 30 degrees more frequently and for extended periods. That can be fatal, experts warn. But what happens in the body when it overheats? And what does climate change have to do with it? Heat is a part of the summer feeling as eating ice cream and swimming – you wouldn’t want to miss it. But heat can become a severe risk factor for health, experts warn. An exaggeration? “No,” says Claudia Traidl-Hoffmann, an environmental physician at the University of Augsburg.…

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12,182 new corona infections in Austria on Saturday

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There were 12,182 new Corona infections in Austria on Saturday in a 24-hour comparison. One thousand two hundred twenty-six people are currently hospitalized with a Corona infection. This was above the average for the past seven days (11,299) and above the figures for the past two Saturdays – 10,071 new infections had been registered on July 2 and 9,654 on July 9. The seven-day incidence (new infections per 100,000 inhabitants, note) is now 880.8. Corona new infections in the federal provincesBurgenland: 373Carinthia: 559Lower Austria: 2,378Upper Austria: 2,175Salzburg: 966Styria: 1,356Tyrol: 732Vorarlberg:…

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Barrio Fiesta 2022 in Vienna to be held on July 23, 2022

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The ‘Barrio Fiesta’ is something everybody looks forward to. It means ‘neighborhood-party’ and is something that happens in every town and area in the Philip-pines. Outside of the Philippines, it is a chance for Filipinos to celebrate Philippine culture, find out more information about Filipino TV, music, food, property, balikbayan boxes, remittance, etc., and find out what Filipino businesses exist in the community, and catch up with old friends. The most important date for many in the Austrian-Filipino community is the Barrio Fiesta sa Vienna. The Council of Filipino Associations…

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Tips for vacation in Italy and Croatia 2022

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Summer time – Vacation time. Here are some essential points to consider when traveling by car to Italy or Croatia.Italy and Croatia are again the top destinations for Austrians’ summer vacations in 2022. With most travel restrictions and measures lifted for this summer, ÖAMTC reminds people just before the start of the holidays what to look out for to ensure a safe and comfortable vacation to these countries. “You should still pack the FFP2 mask in your hand luggage. Because locally, the mask obligation can still apply in isolated cases”,…

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Corona measures in Austria currently being worked out

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According to Health Minister Johannes Rauch, possible Corona measures for the fall are currently being worked out, with the possible end of quarantine also being discussed. SPÖ leader against end of quarantineA decision on whether people who have tested positive for the coronavirus must continue to be quarantined has not been made. This was emphasized by Health Minister Johannes Rauch (Greens) on Friday. Further measures would be examined concerning possible prevailing virus variants – within the framework of the variant plan already announced by the government. Quarantine: No decision yet…

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How to adequately protect yourself from the sun

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Climate change is not only making itself felt with more and more heat waves, but the radiation exposure from the sun is also increasing. How to protect yourself from it, read here. The highest caution is required from the sun’s harmful UV radiation. The health magazine “Apotheken Umschau” shows how one can protect oneself. Correct sun cream against radiation load by sunThe health magazine “Apotheken Umschau” recommends, independently of the skin type, a sun cream with protection against UV A radiation and at least a light protection factor 30 to…

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Friday: 12,585 new infections in Austria

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From Thursday to Friday, 12,585 new infections were registered in Austria. This is significantly above the 7-day average of 10,938 infections. The 7-day incidence rises to 860.19. This brings the number of active Corona cases to 122,000. Ninety-three thousand eight hundred twenty-seven new PCR tests were made in the past 24 hours. This results in a positive rate of 13.41 percent. There are also nine new deaths. This means that 18,925 people have died in connection with SARS-CoV-2 infection across Austria. New infections in the provincesBurgenland: 468Carinthia: 513Lower Austria: 2,838Upper…

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‘Discriminatory’: WHO announces new name for monkeypox

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Monkeypox follows coronavirus: But the name is facing criticism WHO responds. The Corona pandemic is not yet over. The following viral threat is already entering the world stage: monkeypox. For some weeks now, the name of this disease has been on everyone’s lips. But that could soon be a thing of the past: The World Health Organization (WHO) is responding to criticism and wants to rename the virus. “Discriminatory and stigmatizing.”According to its information, the WHO is looking for a new name for monkeypox. Speaking to journalists in Geneva, Switzerland,…

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