Category: Feature Stories

Sars-Cov-2 is a virus that is particularly susceptible to mutation, as shown by the constant emergence of new variants. It also defends itself against possible drugs with modifications, as a case from the USA shows. The German therapy guideline for Covid-19 also mentions Remdesivir. But doctors may not be able to rely on this drug for much longer. In a study, it was observed that Sars-CoV-2 could develop resistance to antiviral. Paxlovid has shown high efficacy against severe covid-19 in trials. Nevertheless, it is not seen as a gamechanger in…

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By withdrawing protective measures, more other viruses will circulate alongside the coronavirus. This increases the risk of simultaneous infections with two different viruses. For Sars-CoV-2 and influenza, researchers find worrying amplification effects. Adults hospitalized with Covid-19 and influenza simultaneously have a much higher risk of severe illness and death than patients who only have Covid-19 or are infected with other viruses. This is shown by research results from scientists at the University of Edinburgh, the University of Liverpool, the University of Leiden, and Imperial College London, published in the scientific…

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Three new studies have come to the unanimous conclusion: if you drink several caffeinated coffees a day, you are doing your heart well. In the process, the researchers identified the so-called “sweet spot” – the ideal amount of coffee for heart health. Coronary heart disease, heart failure, and stroke are among the most common and deadly diseases globally. There is no getting around a healthy lifestyle if you want to prevent them. And one of the most popular drinks in the world is also said to be able to make…

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Putin sent 250,000 soldiers, but his war of aggression is faltering violently. The most important thing would be to stop the fighting immediately. OE24.at published five possible scenarios that would stop the war in Ukraine. SCENARIO 1: Putin wins, a horror for all. Russian soldiers march into Kyiv. Ukraine President Selenskyj and Kyiv city leader Klitschko have to flee. Putin installs a puppet government. It would have to govern against the will of the Ukrainians – impossible. An underground war would be the result. But experts think a Putin victory…

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One should watch the consequences of infection for the visual organs. It has long been known that coronaviruses cause infections of the respiratory tract. It has also long been known that other organs can be affected. There have been some reports of neurological impairments and visual disturbances during or after an infection. The virus could be detected in the retina in several studies on retinal biopsies of people who died of the corona. In addition, there are numerous indications that coronaviruses can enter the retina of the eye and cause…

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Earth Hour 2022: On Saturday, between 8.30 and 9.30 p.m., the lights were switched off again for the Earth and peace, also in Austria. This is when Earth Hour, initiated by the WWF in 2007, took place in Austria. In the Alpine Republic, all provincial capitals and landmarks such as Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna, the Golden Roof in Innsbruck, or the Pöstlingberg Basilica in Linz took part. In New Zealand, the Sky Tower observation and telecommunications tower, Harbour Bridge in Auckland, and Parliament in the capital Wellington were shrouded in…

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Plastic particles were discovered for the first time in human samples. Microplastic particles have now been discovered in human blood for the first time. Dutch researchers from the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam analyzed blood samples from 22 anonymous donors and found plastic residues in 17 tests. The plastic particles examined in the new study have a size of only 0.0007 millimeters. According to the study published in the journal Environment International, half of the samples contained PET plastic, which is commonly used in beverage bottles. One-third had polystyrene, which is found…

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Pope Francis has placed Russia and Ukraine under Mary’s protection. “May the Mother of God take our path by the hand today: May she leads him along the steep and arduous paths of fraternity and dialogue, may she guide him along the path of peace,” Francis said at a penitential service in St Peter’s Basilica in Rome on Friday evening. Similar prayers were held simultaneously worldwide, including in St Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna, led by Cardinal Christoph Schönborn. The prayer action took place on the feast of the Annunciation. Francis…

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Daylight Saving Time 2022 begins on Sunday, 27. March 2022. The time change is always a hotly debated topic. Does it make sense? Or should it be abolished? Opinions on the subject differ widely. However, what is clear is that we will soon be turning the clock again. It will be switched to daylight saving time. A mnemonic is particularly popular for remembering whether the time is set forward or back in spring. “In spring, you put the garden furniture outside the door; in autumn, you put it back in…

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