Category: General Interest

Temperatures are increasing over the next few days, with highs of 35 degrees expected, according to GeoSphere Austria. A heat warning is also in effect for the next few days. Only on Friday does a cold front approach, and the thunderstorm tendency increases. Temperature records: What relevance does climate change have here?On Monday, the sun shines mainly from a cloudless sky. In the afternoon, spring clouds will appear from time to time, but for the most part, they will remain harmless. They may grow into isolated showers or thunderstorms only…

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According to an initial study, U.S. pharmaceutical company Moderna said Thursday that its updated Corona vaccine was effective against the “Eris” subvariant.The company now expects to launch the new vaccine in time for the fall vaccination season. However, approval from regulatory authorities is still pending. New corona sub-variant ErisModerna, like vaccine makers Novavax and Pfizer, has been working with BioNTech SE to develop versions of its vaccines that target Eris subvariants. A short while earlier, pharmaceutical company Pfizer announced that a mouse study had shown that its updated vaccine had…

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Headphones of all sizes, from a small button to a well-padded DJ piece, are standard on the road, whether you are a cyclist, pedestrian, or driver. But what is the legal situation? Are you permitted to wear them, mainly when operating a vehicle or a motorcycle? According to ÖAMTC lawyer Martin Hoffer, the answer is “yes.” But there is a “but.” Because: there are no legal restrictions on headphones, neither for pedestrians nor cyclists or car drivers. Even special headphones with noise-cancelling technology – which reduces outside noise or blocks…

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If you like chewing gum, you’re in for a surprise – because it contains a particular ingredient you probably didn’t know about! For many of us, chewing gum is a way of life. Although it doesn’t serve any particular purpose, people chew gum for various reasons- whether to freshen their breath, whiten their teeth, relieve stress, or just because they’re bored. You can read about what happens if you accidentally swallow a piece of gum here. But few people know what chewing gum contains, and the truth could revolutionize how…

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Our dominant hand is predetermined before birth, despite popular belief. The cause appears to be elsewhere in the brain. Do you have left- or right-handedness? A study has shown what determines which side is prominent in our lives. Long believed to be determined by left- or right-handedness, this theory has since been refuted. It has nothing to do with the structure or development of our brain. Our prenatal biology holds the key to the puzzle. According to ultrasound tests conducted in the 1980s, a preference for the movements of the…

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Harvard study confirms oil as new ‘superfood.’ Due to medical advances and better hygiene measures, we are getting older. But as we age, the risk of developing dementia also increases. The good news is that you can do something about it!In addition to exercise and maintaining social contacts, olive oil is a new “superfood.” A study by the elite Harvard University confirms that olive oil can reduce the risk of dying from dementia by 28 percent. What it takes: just half a tablespoon a day.U.S. scientists studied 90,000 U.S. citizens…

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As health experts worldwide fear another devastating pandemic, they are trying to avoid the mistake many governments made in 2019 when the risks associated with Covid-19 were underestimated. With the new Eris strain on the rise and leading to new cases, the World Health Organization (WHO) hastily declared it an “interesting variant.” It warned people to take all the necessary precautions taken during the pandemic in recent years. Meanwhile, the main symptoms of Eris were listed. They also provided information on the extent of the spread in the United Kingdom.…

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Fearing another pandemic, doctors are urging people not to be careless as they have identified a new, fast-spreading Corona variant. The so-called Eris variant is descended from “Omikron.” In the UK, the new variant is causing a stir – one in seven citizens diagnosed with Covid-19 is said to be affected. While both the World Health Organization and British health authorities are closely monitoring the situation, doctors are warning people about the main symptoms of Eris. The new Eris Covid-19 strain is spreading fast.Brits have been warned about the new…

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In a new study, researchers found that the health benefits of walking start at a number well below 10,000. Ten thousand steps per day is the goal often touted to keep us fit and healthy. Whether you reach that goal every day depends on many factors: Age, health status and mobility. But getting that step count sometimes proves difficult between taking public transportation, sitting for hours at work and relaxing in front of the TV. However, according to a new study, there’s a new goal. The results show that as…

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