Category: Feature Stories

Before going to bed, quickly pull the plugs – or not? Most electronic devices we should disconnect from the power at night for the climate and the wallet. But there are a few exceptions. Here you can find out which devices you should leave plugged in. Many people understand it’s not a good idea to leave electrical appliances plugged in overnight. Why shouldn’t you do that? There are two reasons: It costs energy and money. But did you know that this is precisely the opposite for one or the other…

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Faced with rapidly rising infection rates, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Europe office anticipates a challenging corona situation in autumn and winter. We are clearly in a similar situation to last summer, WHO Europe Regional Director Hans Kluge said Tuesday in Copenhagen. He said the problem is only now driven by the omicron sublines BA.2 and BA.5, which are more transmissible than the previous ones. Corona’s situation worsens due to travelers returning and the start of schoolAs the number of cases rises, one also observes an increase in hospital admissions.…

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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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