Category: Feature Stories

Amid the summer Covid 19 wave in Austria and neighboring countries, studies published in the U.S. show the very positive effect of vaccination: the rate of long Covid cases is reduced, and a booster showed good protective effects against infection in top U.S. basketball players and their teams. So far, according to the studies, vaccines have prevented about 60 percent of impending pandemic deaths in the United States. The three publications are in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), one of the most respected medical publications. Elena Azzolini…

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It is a known fact that several Filipinos in Austria have “abandoned their religion” to avoid paying Kirchenbeitrag or church tax. Though these “kababayans” are no longer officially members of the Roman Catholic church, they are still practicing their faith. The primary reason why they leave the church is to evade tax. A priest who doesn’t want to be identified contends that “abandoning one’s religion is a way out for those who don’t want more deductions from their income. Austrian Press wants to answer some crucial questions about the “Kirchenbeitrag.”…

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Yes, sweating can be embarrassing; but it’s good for you. Here are four reasons why this bodily function, so uncomfortable for some, is healthy. Many of us try not to sweat. When we sweat, we usually do everything we can to hide it. However, sweating is essential to maintaining our health. There are various reasons for sweating, but whatever the reason, Expert: inside have found that this bodily function has positive effects on our skin and body, as reported by the Sun. Prevents overheating. The main reason for sweating is…

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Honey – whether on bread or in hot tea – has many benefits and is also delicious. Researchers at Oxford University have now discovered that it can even help better than antibiotics in the case of some illnesses. Especially in the case of upper respiratory tract diseases, such as coughs or a cold, doctors often prescribe antibiotics. Determining whether viruses or bacteria cause the illness is not always possible. However, antibiotics only help with bacterial diseases. If taken too frequently, antibiotic resistance can develop, and the effect worsens. Honey, placebos…

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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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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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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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The EU Commission expects record inflation of 7.4 percent instead of 6 percent in Austria in 2022. The economic outlook, on the other hand, has been revised downward. Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine continues to harm the EU economy and thus also Austria. The EU Commission has revised its economic outlook downward compared to the spring forecast and sees less growth and higher inflation in the EU countries and Austria than in May. EU Commission raises inflation expectationsAccording to the forecast, inflation in this country is likely to average…

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The World Health Organization (WHO) Europe is recommending a 2nd Corona booster vaccination for immunocompromised and other vulnerable people in at-risk groups. To deliver additional protection and minimize the risk of severe disease progression, hospitalization, and death, moderately to severely immunocompromised people over five and their contacts should receive a 2nd booster vaccination, WHO Europe recommended Tuesday. Further corona booster vaccination for at-risk groupsThe Copenhagen-based agency said that countries in the Region should also consider offering further vaccination to specific at-risk groups, such as the elderly, health care workers, and…

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