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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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According to UN and EU climate experts, Europe must prepare for increasingly deadly heat waves due to global warming. Last year, the average temperature was about 2.3 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, according to the annual report published Monday by the European Earth observation program Copernicus and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). This confirms Europe’s status as the fastest-warming continent on Earth. According to the report, temperatures in Europe rose by 1.5 degrees in the three decades to 2021 alone. Last year, all of Europe groaned under the hottest summer…

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Humans are pumping out so much groundwater that the North Pole moves by 4.36 centimetres yearly. Researchers at Seoul National University in South Korea have discovered this. This makes it the second most crucial factor in shifting the Earth’s axis. The fact that mass is distributed on the Earth and thus changes its inclination is not peculiar. One main reason for this is mass shifts in the Earth’s interior, the oceans and the atmosphere. Natural and climate catastrophes such as earthquakes or glacial melt also cause small but measurable changes…

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In this age of digitalization, it’s hard to imagine life without our smartphones. We are constantly typing away on it or sending photos. But for this reason, you should also turn it off sometimes. Anyone with a smartphone knows the need to be constantly reachable or play games on it. Email, photos, or short messages can be sent to another person with a swipe across the screen. Practical, but the uninterrupted use of the mobile phone has disadvantages. The constant companionThe Südkurier asked whether the constant use of the smartphone…

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Coffee is universally loved: but even the most significant coffee lovers might not know the following five facts about the pick-me-up. These five facts about coffee are guaranteed to be new to you: Coffee lovers take note: Five facts about the drink Coffee is a fruit. Coffee beans are not dark in colour from the start: They are still green immediately after harvesting. Coffee in moderation is healthier than you think. Coffee before or after dinner? If you drink coffee in the evening at six before dinner, the effect is…

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