Category: Feature Stories

Vienna – The City of Vienna, the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (WKO) and the Philippine government, represented by the Philippine Embassy, signed a “Memorandum of Understanding” on Friday, July 7, 2023 to recruit Filipino nurses and caregivers. This is intended to strengthen recruitment of Filipino personnel, improve training recognition and simplify emigration requirements. As a result, nursing professionals will soon be recruited from the country of 115 million people. Good contacts have already been established with the Philippine authorities through a pilot project, said WKO Secretary General Karlheinz Kopf. “Especially…

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Beads of sweat on your forehead, rivulets in your armpits – at what point is too much sweating no longer normal and how can you combat the smell?When the clothes are soaked, the fun probably stops for most. Especially in summer, many people can’t get out of sweating. Moisture on the skin is a natural and essential process of the body. The German pharmacist newspaper describes this phenomenon also as the “body’s own air conditioner.” Because only by sweating does the body cools down naturally. Up to four million sweat…

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In recent years, vitamin D from dietary supplements has become increasingly popular, even outside of medical prescriptions.During the Covid 19 pandemic, vitamin D, much like other remedies and “remedies,” had also been touted as helping prevent severe disease progression. But as early as 2021, experts from the German Society for Nutritional Science, after reviewing dozens of scientific studies, stated, among other things: “Currently, there are no arguments to justify vitamin D supplementation in individuals with adequate vitamin D status with the aim of preventing SARS-CoV-2 infection or reducing the severity…

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Turn off the lights! At least the ones that aren’t necessary. Because researchers have found that excessive exposure to light at night can not “only” lead to sleep disorders but also significantly increases the risk of diseases such as obesity (severe overweight), depression and diabetes. For the past ten years, the amount of electric lighting used at night has increased by almost ten percent yearly. This mainly affects city dwellers worldwide, i.e. some 4.4 billion people. Too much artificial light hurts the biorhythm and, thus, bodily functions clocked by the…

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The EU health agency ECDC warns of an increased risk of diseases transmitted by gnats, mosquitoes and midges due to changing climatic conditions.The Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus), for example, a known vector of chikungunya and dengue viruses, among others, is spreading further north and west in Europe, the Stockholm-based agency said. According to the report, the yellow fever mosquito (Aedes aegypti) was established in Cyprus last year and could spread to other European countries. It transmits dengue, yellow fever and Zika viruses, among others. Added value through salary conversion:…

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This alarming finding highlights the need to pay attention to a plastic-free environment to protect the fetus’s health. It is, therefore, advisable to resort to alternative drinking vessels made of glass or stainless steel. A conscious approach to plastics is of immense importance, especially for pregnant women, to ensure the healthy development of the unborn child. Flooring in breast milkPVC is known primarily as a floor covering, while polyethylene is used to make garbage bags and cable sheathing. Polypropylene, on the other hand, is found in products such as microwave…

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According to the WHO and the United Nations (UN), humanity must prepare to fight “Disease X,” a pathology that could trigger a pandemic more deadly than the Covid 19 pandemic. As the world slowly recovers from the Covid 19 pandemic, should we fear the emergence of a new disease? The health crisis has significantly impacted our lives and economy, but also, for example, how we recognize or treat conditions. According to WHO, the scenario we experienced with the new coronavirus (already another new variant) will repeat itself with an illness…

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Good water balance is one of the most essential pillars of health. Some studies show that dehydration can be just as harmful to the body as smoking. That’s why it’s necessary to always be on the lookout for signs from your body indicating whether you’re drinking enough water. With the heat waves coming our way with the onset of summer, you should pay extra attention to your health. Watch for signs of whether your skin is dehydrated, and avoid things that can worsen dehydration. This includes not drinking certain beverages.…

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If you tend to sneeze after staring into the sun, it’s not a coincidence; there is a scientific explanation for this phenomenon. Summer officially starts in a few days, but let’s face it, it’s been making its way around for a few days now. Barbecue season is already underway, warm winter blankets have given way to light sheets, and sunscreen is already in our bags, but the sun is here. For some people, its presence is accompanied by sneezing fits. These sneezing fits are not due to allergies.It’s a bad…

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