Category: Feature Stories

It’s difficult to tell the difference between an allergy, a seasonal virus or a simple cold when your nose runs. Fortunately, there are some clues to help you not get it all mixed up. Pay attention to the symptoms and remember what you did during the week; that’s a good start. The buds are blooming, the sun is taking off its gray winter coat, everything is coming back to life, and pollen is flying everywhere to delight us with seasonal allergies. A real joy for our moods, but less so…

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Where does the water on Earth, one of the few planets in the solar system where water can be found, come from? For years, two scientific theories have confronted each other on this question. Was there water on Earth from the beginning, even when it was formed, or did it only come to Earth later due to external influences such as meteorites? A new study could finally end this eternal debate. The origin of water on EarthAlthough all scientists agree that water is the most important element in the origin…

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In the wake of advancing climate change, people are increasingly looking for more sustainable alternatives for the environment. In particular, travel by air is increasingly criticized in this context. However, a Swiss company now claims to have found the ultimate solution to this problem. Here you can find out everything you need to know. Global warming continues to advance, and air travel is primarily criticized in this context. More and more parties are therefore looking for alternatives to curb the harmful effects on our environment further and enable a climate-friendly…

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According to a study, women and men are not automatically health conscious. Researchers took a closer look at vegans’ dietary patterns and exercise behaviours. They found that vegan diets are not automatically health-conscious. The public often perceives women and men who avoid all animal products in their diet as particularly health-conscious. Researchers of the Center for Public Health of the Medical University of Vienna now investigated vegans’ dietary patterns and exercise behaviour. They could, in many cases, find a discrepancy between appearance and reality, as it was said on Thursday…

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Worldwide, according to the statistics portal Our World in Data, nearly 5.6 billion people have been vaccinated at least once against the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. That’s more than half of the world’s total population, which had passed the 8 billion mark in November, according to UN calculations. In the EU, according to figures from the EU health agency ECDC, some 338 million people (nearly 76 percent) have received at least one vaccination, 65 million of them in Germany, according to the German Federal Ministry of Health’s vaccination dashboard. More than 192…

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It has been speculated and discussed for quite some time. Now Microsoft has implemented its controversial plan and displays advertising in the Start menu of Windows 11. The procedure and implementation of the advertisements have caused a lot of criticism and do not meet with much approval. These ads were first seen in an early Windows 11 test version. Since March, the ads have been shown to a wider audience through the optional update KB5023778. And from April onwards, all Windows 11 users will be able to see the ads.…

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Claustrophobia is a type of anxiety disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by an intense fear of enclosed spaces or situations where escape is difficult or impossible. Early symptoms of claustrophobia can vary from person to person but typically include sweating, rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, and intense panic or terror. In some cases, people with claustrophobia may also experience dizziness, nausea or trembling.What are the first symptoms of claustrophobia?Claustrophobia is a type of anxiety disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by…

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For a good reason, eggs are a staple food in many diets worldwide. They are a great source of protein, essential for building and repairing tissues in our bodies. They also contain vitamins and minerals, essential nutrients that benefit our health. However, eggs have also been controversial because of their cholesterol content. For years, people have been told to limit egg intake because of the belief that eggs increase cholesterol levels in the body. But is this the case? Recent research has shown that the cholesterol in eggs may not…

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Some foods go bad much faster in the fridge! We’ll tell you how to make sure they stay fresh longer instead. The refrigerator was a revolutionary invention that made life easier for everyone. However, even though we all grew up with it, we still make crucial mistakes when using the refrigerator.After shopping, many people put all their food directly into the fridge – they want it to last as long as possible. That’s good in principle – but some foods stay anything but fresh when refrigerated. tomatoesIt’s better not to…

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