Category: General Interest

Most people throw away rice water straight after cooking – but that’s a big mistake. This simple, leftover liquid is packed with nutrients and has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine for its soothing and healing properties. When boiled, water absorbs valuable nutrients, including folic acid, iron, magnesium, and B vitamins. These minerals make rice water useful for both internal health and external care – from relieving digestive problems to skin care. However, rice can contain arsenic, which is mainly found in the outer layers of…

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However, many people make a crucial mistake during storage that causes the tubers to rot or sprout more quickly. An inconspicuous vegetable, the onion, plays a surprising role in this. Many people store potatoes and onions together, as they are often used in the same dishes. But that’s exactly what’s problematic. Storage expert Anthony from Poga Box warns against storing these two vegetables next to each other. Both release moisture and produce ethylene, a gas that accelerates the ripening process. The result? Potatoes spoil more quickly, become mushy, or start…

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In Slovakia and Hungary, thousands of animals – mainly cattle – are currently being slaughtered due to individual cases of the highly contagious foot-and-mouth disease. Drastic measures could now also be taken at Austria’s borders to prevent the spread of the disease. Particularly alarming: an outbreak in Hungary is only a few kilometers away from Nickelsdorf. A cattle farmer in Burgenland already sounded the alarm at the weekend – his herd grazes in Hanság, a potential risk area. The virus is extremely contagious and spreads not only through the air,…

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It probably happened to you as a child that you accidentally swallowed your chewing gum and were then convinced that it would be stuck in your stomach forever. But what really happens to the chewing gum? It’s happened to all of us: We’re calmly eating a piece of chewing gum, and suddenly, because we get scared or simply by accident, we swallow it. And you probably all remember the horror stories about chewing gum sticking in your stomach forever. Rest assured, it’s nothing more than that. Like everything we eat…

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Pope Francis left the hospital after pneumonia and returned to the Vatican after five weeks. Doctors continue to recommend rest and therapy. After more than five weeks of hospital treatment, Pope Francis is allowed to return to the Vatican. According to the doctors treating him, the 88-year-old head of the Catholic Church will be discharged from the Gemelli Clinic on Sunday. Francis’ condition has steadily improved recently. He can, therefore, live in his residence in the Vatican again, said the doctor Sergio Alfieri. He will continue to receive medical care…

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The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) and the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) actively encourage overseas Filipino voters to register for online voting before the 2025 elections. This initiative simplifies Filipinos’ voting process abroad, allowing them to participate without visiting embassies or consulates. ​ To register, overseas Filipinos should visit their nearest Philippine embassy or consulate to complete the pre-voting enrollment. This step is mandatory before they can cast their votes online. The online voting period is scheduled from 13 April to May 12, 2025, concluding at 7 p.m. Philippine Standard…

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If you’re feeling tired, you probably reach for a cup of coffee here and there. But does this drink help against drowsiness? During the vacation season, many people set off on vacation by car. But they all know that moment behind the wheel when you almost nod off. Then it’s best to pull over and rest. But quite a few people prefer a different remedy: to wake themselves up again, they drink coffee (which you should never drink on an empty stomach). Whether this helps against drowsiness has now been…

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Last Friday, 14 March 2025, World Sleep Day was celebrated under the motto “Make Sleep Health a Priority.” Scientific findings clearly show that good sleep is essential for our health. However, the right time of day is also crucial. A recent study has investigated the optimal time to go to sleep. An international team of researchers from Stanford University analyzed the sleeping habits of 74,000 people, the data of which came from the UK Biobank. The scientists investigated whether there is a connection between bedtime and mental health—with an astonishing…

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A recent study of patients suffering from arteriosclerosis shows that microplastics and nanoplastics can even be detected in the carotid artery. Austrian researchers report that this could lead to an increase in acute cardiovascular diseases. “We ingest microplastics daily: through inhalation, skin contact, via the mucous membranes of the eye surfaces, or through the consumption of contaminated food. It is estimated that humans ingest around a quarter of a kilogram of microplastics in this way every year,” write cardiologist Friedrich Hoppichler and health psychologist Julia Schätzer in the medical journal…

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