Category: Feature Stories

Many viruses and bacteria can accumulate on everyday clothes throughout the day. After a long day at work, many people find it difficult to relax on the bed or sofa in these clothes. But what’s really behind it? “Don’t put your clothes on the bed!” Many of us have probably heard this phrase many times as children. Indeed, many viruses and bacteria accumulate on our clothing throughout the day, just as they do on cash, which passes through countless hands every day. Understandably, you don’t necessarily want them on your…

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There are numerous dwarf planets at the outermost edge of our solar system. Now Japanese researchers have made an astonishing discovery. A previously unknown, Earth-like planet could possibly exist at the outermost edge of our solar system. A group of researchers published corresponding observations in “The Astronomical Journal,” which take place behind the planet Neptune, the planet furthest away from the sun. The researchers focused on objects in the Kuiper Belt, a region home to many dwarf planets such as Pluto and Eris. Numerous comets and little-studied trans-Neptunian objects (TNOs)…

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Delaying going to the toilet until a more convenient time can have a negative impact on your health, warns urologist Maxim Salnikov. One aspect to consider is possible problems with the bladder and upper urinary tract. An overfilled bladder can lead to a condition known as vesicoureteral reflux, where urine flows back into the kidneys. This can lead to urinary tract infections. Some people also have underlying medical conditions that could be exacerbated by holding back urine. For example, older men with a prostate adenoma may develop acute urinary retention,…

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Not only will the city of Venice introduce an entrance fee for tourists, but Athens in Greece will also levy a climate tax on tourists in 2024. Devastating forest fires and flooding have hit Greece this vacation season. Nevertheless, the country is heading for a tourism record; the previous figure of 33 million guests in 2019 could be surpassed this year. According to Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, significant funds will be deposited into a fund for immediate assistance in the event of future climate damage. In the future, holidaymakers will…

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Coconuts have many uses, including food, hair, and skincare, making them an all-around superfood. Find out in this article why this popular stone fruit is so healthy! Coconut can now be used in various ways, making it a versatile ingredient. Many kitchens can no longer do without this miracle ingredient, from the well-known coconut oil to coconut chips. The options include coconut milk, coconut drink, coconut puree, coconut flour, and shredded coconut. We asked ourselves how healthy coconut actually is. Reasons why coconuts are so healthy:With its diverse products, the…

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Our brains are altered by sugar and fat, which makes us crave them more and more. This is the result of a recent study by the Max Planck Institute. The craving for unhealthy food promotes diabetes and obesity. What happens in the body? The Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research in Cologne was able to show that the brain changes as a result of the regular consumption of foods high in fat and sugar. As a result, it virtually tells us to prefer unhealthy foods. We want more of it.…

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The discount battle around Black Friday has also caught on in Austria and is lasting longer and longer. But the discounts are often not as high as expected. Consumer advocates warn of traps and fake stores; NGOs criticise textile waste and poor working conditions in many production facilities in the Global South. Meanwhile, young people post their debt levels on TikTok. Black Friday originates from the USABlack Friday originated in the USA; the Friday after Thanksgiving always falls on the fourth Thursday in November. It is November 24 this year.…

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Unless there are obvious organic causes, like a herniated disc, fracture, severe osteoporosis, tumour metastases, or specific infectious diseases, low back pain or back pain is typically not life-threatening and does not require special treatment. However, a good 80 percent are “non-specific” or “non-specific” back pain, in which a dangerous triggering cause cannot be primarily identified. In these cases, doctors should not “overtreat”.Sick leave is also not advisable; those affected should not be forced into counterproductive inactivity through bed rest. Instead, conventional, conservative measures should be used. “Educating patients about…

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