Category: General Interest

After suffering from pneumonia, Pope Francis had to go through two respiratory crises again at the beginning of the week. The head of the Church’s state of health has since been “stable.” The 88-year-old spent another quiet night without any further incidents, according to a Vatican bulletin on Thursday morning. The Pope’s breathing was again supported overnight with a noninvasive mechanical ventilator. Pope Francis is being supplied with additional oxygen. This is done partly with a breathing mask and partly through cannulas. According to Vatican sources on Thursday, the Pope…

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Are there health benefits to consuming apple cider vinegar, or should we view the claims skeptically? What’s actually in apple cider vinegar?As the name suggests, apple cider vinegar is made by fermenting apples. The main component – apart from water – is acetic acid, which is produced when bacteria ferment the sugar in the apples. This process also leaves behind other compounds that give the vinegar its characteristic taste. “It’s often used in vegan cooking because it offers a particular flavor profile,” explains nutritionist Evangeline Mantzioris from the University of…

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Anne Grete Rasmussen, also known as “Fru Grønn”, has 25 years of experience in the cleaning industry and is now urging people to rethink their washing habits.According to Fru Grønn, you don’t need to wash your bed linen as often as many people think:“It’s actually fine to wait until the third or fourth week before you put your bedding in the machine,” she says, pointing out that this applies to healthy people. However, if you are ill, have asthma or something similar, the situation may be completely different. Towels at…

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The color of a banana reveals its ripeness and how its ingredients can affect your health. According to Girlfriend, each stage offers unique benefits from green to brown bananas. Green bananas: the source of starch Green bananas, which are still unripe and firm, contain particularly high levels of resistant starch. This acts like fiber, reaching the undigested large intestine and supporting intestinal flora there. In addition, resistant starch stabilizes blood sugar levels and promotes a long-lasting feeling of satiety. Pectin, a soluble fiber in green bananas, contributes to better digestion.…

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Earwax protects the ear canal. The sebaceous glands on the skin produce this mixture of fats to keep the skin’s pH value low, making it harder for germs to survive. The protective layer also traps tiny foreign bodies that have no business in the ear. Lard in the ear, therefore, has nothing to do with a lack of hygiene. It only turns brown when it comes into contact with air. The risksUnder no circumstances should you try to remove the wax from your ear with cotton buds. “It doesn’t work,”…

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Rice or corn cakes are considered a healthy snack, especially for children. The Association for Consumer Information (VKI) tested 22 products – eight rice cakes, seven children’s rice cakes and seven corn cakes, most organic. The results were disappointing: “Two of the children’s products scored ‘good’, three of the rice cakes and one of the corn cakes.” On the other hand, two organic rice cakes were only “less satisfactory” due to their contaminant content. The products were purchased in organic stores, discount stores, drugstores, and supermarkets. The majority of rice…

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VIENNA, 26 February 2025—The Philippines reiterated its strong support for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) and the global initiative to end nuclear testing during the 64th Session of Working Group B of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO), held from 18 to 28 February in Vienna. Philippine Ambassador and Permanent Representative Evangelina A. Bernas emphasized the urgency of universalizing and bringing the CTBT into force, highlighting its significance as a key instrument in nuclear disarmament, non-proliferation, and international security. As an active contributor to the CTBT’s verification system, the Philippines…

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Experts warn that drinking water as soon as it comes out of the tap may put you at risk. Here’s a simple trick to protect yourself and your loved ones from harmful metals in tap water. What could be easier than filling up a glass with fresh, healthy water from the tap? And yet there is something to consider here, too, not just the amount you drink. It turns out that your ready-to-serve soft drink can contain a number of harmful metals – something you don’t want in your body.…

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The sky appears blue, and sunsets are colorful due to a phenomenon known as Rayleigh scattering. Here is the explanation: 1. Why is the sky blue? Sunlight is made up of different colors that together produce white light. When the sunlight hits the earth’s atmosphere, it is scattered by the molecules in the air (mainly nitrogen and oxygen). The scattering depends on the wavelength: Short-wave light (blue and violet) is scattered more strongly than long-wave light (red, orange, yellow). Although violet light is scattered even more than blue light, we…

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