Category: Feature Stories

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), far too few hepatitis cases are diagnosed and treated worldwide. As a result, the number of people who died from viral hepatitis rose from 1.1 million in 2019 to 1.3 million in 2022. 83 percent of deaths were due to hepatitis B, and 17 percent to hepatitis C. There are five different types of hepatitis caused by different viruses, from A to E. Hepatitis B and C, which are among the main causes of liver cirrhosis and liver cancer and to which the…

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If you fill up out of habit but drive a different vehicle at short notice, it can happen that you fill up with the wrong type of fuel. Here we explain what you should do immediately if you are confused between petrol and diesel. It is impossible to fill up with the wrong fuel at modern petrol stations, as the diesel nozzle is thicker and does not fit into the narrow tank opening of a petrol car. If this happens anyway for other reasons, we can help here. Misfuelling: diesel…

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There will be a total solar eclipse today, Monday. However, the spectacle cannot be observed in all places in the world. Here is all the information. When the moon moves before the sun: today, Monday, April 8, we expect a total solar eclipse. It will be dark in some parts of the world for a short time. What is a total solar eclipse?A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the sun and the earth, completely blocking the sun. The sky darkens as if it were dawn or…

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Amidst the daily soundscape of keyboard strokes, radio tunes, and conversations, one particular sound often stands out, occasionally accompanied by a blush of embarrassment: the unmistakable rumble of a growling stomach. Many of us quickly interpreted this as a direct cry for help from hunger. Dr. Karan Raj, a doctor with a significant TikTok following, reveals a more intriguing and slightly sinister truth behind these belly songs, reports Dagens.com. The story of the belly: more than just hungerImagine squeezing the last bits out of a toothpaste tube; it’s akin to…

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We are receiving more and more WhatsApp messages or calls from unknown numbers. There is currently an increasing number of contacts with the dialing code +255 or 00255. Which country does this dialing code come from, and how should you react if such numbers in Messenger contact you? The dialling code +255 belongs to Tanzania. If you have no connection to this country, whether through friends, family, or business partners, be careful when receiving messages or calls from numbers with this dialing code. Area code +255: scams on WhatsAppVarious scams…

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A lack of fluids has negative effects on your body and mind. We explain what the color of your urine means and what you need to look out for. The body needs sufficient fluids, consisting of 50 to 60 percent water. Nevertheless, according to a survey conducted by Airup, many people drink too little, which affects their everyday lives and later lives.“Adequate hydration is essential to our health and performance,” comments co-founder Lena Jüngst. “With our new campaign, we want to consciously draw attention to the most natural side effect…

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On average, a full truckload of plastic enters the world’s oceans every minute and floats in the water. However, a large proportion of this also sinks into the depths: it is estimated that there are already three to eleven million metric tonnes of plastic waste at the bottom of the oceans today, according to a study by the Australian science agency Csiro and the Canadian University of Toronto. With the help of remotely operated underwater vehicles (ROVs), it was possible for the first time to quantify approximately how much plastic…

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Two opposing trends will continue to increase in 2024: the amount of time we spend in front of screens and the intention to reduce it. How to keep track.In recent years, the average time we spend in front of screens has steadily increased. Various surveys confirm this, and the pandemic, in particular, has intensified the trend towards more screen time. At the same time, other surveys show that more and more people want to take a conscious break from digital media. Fortunately, both Android and iOS devices offer built-in features…

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