Category: General Interest

Fruit flies are one of the biggest household pests, especially in the kitchen. Despite their harmlessness, they can be very annoying, especially when they appear in large numbers. According to an article by Freundin, some measures are necessary to permanently eliminate small insects. First, you should eliminate all potential attractions for fruit flies in your kitchen. Muddy fruit, a dirty garbage can, and organic waste are ideal breeding grounds for these pests. It is important to clean the garbage can regularly, dispose of overripe fruit, and take the organic waste…

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Even though eggs are nutritious and seem to last forever in the fridge (although they have no place in the fridge door), you shouldn’t overdo them and store them improperly. There is a limit to how many eggs you can safely eat weekly.As the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the American Egg Board recommended, you should not keep your eggs (which can also positively affect your body) in the fridge for longer than necessary.How long can you keep eggs?According to the USDA, you should take the eggs (the egg…

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More than half of the world’s population lacks access to safe drinking water. In a new study, researchers estimate the number of people without an adequate supply of drinking water at 4.4 billion, twice as high as previous estimates. “Access to clean drinking water is a human right,” emphasizes Esther Greenwood, first author of the study from the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (Eawag). Compared to the figures just published in the journal “Science,” previous calculations appear to have significantly underestimated the problem: A 2020 estimate by…

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How often do you wash your towels? A UK survey reveals some shocking facts about when and why you should change them regularly. There’s nothing better than wrapping yourself in a nice, big, fresh, fluffy towel after a shower. But when is the next time you wash it? New research from the bathing experts at Showers to You has revealed that over a million people in the UK only wash their bath towels once a year, even though freshly laundered towels contain 190,000 bacteria. This number rises to 17 million…

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The United Nations Children’s Fund UNICEF believes that children are particularly at risk from the new variant of the disease, Mpox. Etleva Kadilli, UNICEF Regional Director for Eastern and Southern Africa, has called for the needs of children to be given special priority in the fight against infection. She described the situation in Burundi as particularly alarming. According to the latest figures from the African health authority, CDC Africa, the number of infections has almost doubled within a week. According to Kadilli, 60 percent of cases of the disease have…

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“Borborygmi,” the formal name for stomach growling, is the sound made when intestines move gas and liquids around. This is why it takes place: 1. Contractions of Digestive Muscles: Muscles line the stomach and intestines. These muscles contract periodically to help move food, liquid, and gas through the digestive system, a process called peristalsis.These muscles keep contracting even when your stomach is empty. This makes the contents (even if it’s just air and digestive juices) move around, making noises that sound like growling. Number 2: Signs of Hunger: The brain…

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Whether espresso, cappuccino or cold brew, coffee is a drink that many people enjoy. Coffee is the most popular hot drink among Austrians. In this country, coffee is even drunk more often than water. Numerous studies already indicate that coffee can have positive effects on the body. The latest study also suggests this. Coffee as a longevity miracle? A Hungarian study has now jumped on the longevity bandwagon and confirmed that coffee consumption does not increase the risk of heart disease, as was previously a widespread myth. “Our results suggest…

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According to the World Health Organization, the recent spread of Mpox is not comparable to the coronavirus pandemic. MPox is not the new Covid, said Hans Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe, at a press conference on Tuesday. This applies regardless of whether it is the latest or the old variant. The authorities know how to control the spread of the virus. “We can and must take joint action against Mpox,” emphasized Kluge. “So are we going to put the systems in place to control and eliminate Mpox globally? Or…

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Sugar can make us happy, but it can also make us addicted and ill. The dose makes the poison. This is how you can tell if you are consuming too much. Too many people feel they have an immense “need” for sugar. Eating a few sweets here and there to satisfy a craving is one thing, but eating large amounts every day is another. Regular consumption of large amounts of added sugar can be detrimental to health and increase the risk of various diseases. The body is smart and knows…

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