Category: Feature Stories

Exclusive offers, deals and savings campaigns: Black Friday at the end of November sees many unbeatable prices online and in stores. But these promotions don’t consistently deliver what they promise. AK Consumer Protection clarifies the situation and provides tips for safe shopping. Black Friday is popular in AustriaEvery November, Black Friday is one of the most important shopping events for many online retailers. This year, it takes place on November 24. Even in the days leading up to Cyber Monday on November 27th, companies are tempting shoppers with bargains. But…

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Are you afraid that the devils are after you and that something bad will happen in your life? Don’t panic, because not everything is so scary and negative! The opinion and conspiracy theories that the number 666 is associated with devils, secret organizations, the Illuminati, occultism and the like have been widely accepted in society. That’s why we feel anxious when we see three sixes in a row as clock times on license plates, billboards, invoices, etc., because the number of the devil can’t bring anything good, right? However, the…

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The world’s first vaccine against the Chikungunya virus developed by the company has been approved in the USA, the Vienna-based pharmaceutical company announced in a press release.The single dose of the live vaccine IXCHIQ has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for people aged 18 and over who are at increased risk of infection with Chikungunya. This was an accelerated approval based on neutralizing antibody titers. The continuation of this indication depends on proof of clinical benefit in confirmatory studies, Valneva explained. The company announced pivotal…

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Round, fruity, and delicious, the orange is the most widely grown citrus fruit in the world. But it’s not just the taste that appeals. With their valuable ingredients, they are also extremely healthy. Why oranges are so healthy: the reasonsOranges originally come from China. Their second name gives it away: orange means “apple from China.” These healthy citrus fruits have been around in China for over 3,000 years. However, Brazil and the USA are the largest orange producers and supply fans worldwide with their favorite fruit. And they rave about…

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Mom was right! The latest scientific evidence suggests that chicken soup does help to heal. Making a bowl of chicken soup for someone sick has been a common practice worldwide for centuries. Today, generations from virtually every culture swear by the broth. The soup owes its reputation as a household remedy for colds to Pedanius Dioscorides, an army surgeon consulted by early healers for more than a millennium under the Roman Emperor Nero and his five-volume medical encyclopedia. However, the origins of chicken soup lie thousands of years earlier, in…

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Slimming aid and metabolism booster: Drinking warm water instead of cold water is said to have numerous benefits. But what is it really—myth or truth? How does a cup of warm water instead of coffee in the morning sound? It takes some getting used to. However, this is not the case for everyone, as there are cultural differences in drinking water quality and proverbial opinions. In Asian countries, especially in China and India, it is customary to drink hot or warm water straight, as it is considered very healthy according…

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Just a quick reply to Mom. Just a quick look at what your friends posted at the weekend. Just stream that one video on YouTube. And you’re already lost in the depths of social media, losing minutes or hours that could have been spent more usefully. Five tips for spending less time on your cell phone: Set cell-phone-free times. Humans are creatures of habit. “You can develop rituals, such as always putting your cell phone away or switching it off for two hours in the afternoon,” says media scientist Caroline…

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The Northern Lights, an extraordinary celestial phenomenon, are a fascinating sight. But why are they mostly green? The Northern Lights (Aurora borealis) in the northern hemisphere and the Southern Lights (Aurora australis) in the southern hemisphere are spectacular natural phenomena that occur at night. They are characterized by vivid, colorful, and wavy light trails in the sky. While their beauty leaves you speechless, one question remains unanswered. Why are they mostly green? They are not just green.This natural phenomenon occurs particularly frequently near the poles. In the northern hemisphere, you’re…

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Almost sixty percent of adults in Europe are overweight or obese. According to the WHO, this has led to an alarming increase in diet-related diseases such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and cancer in recent years. A guide to a healthy lifeFor this reason, the Austrian Academic Institute of Nutritional Medicine (ÖAIE) has developed ten contemporary commandments for a healthy diet based on scientific facts. According to ÖAIE President Prof. Kurt Widhalm, they are aimed at everyone. People with a problem with overeating or perceived malnutrition can benefit from…

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