Category: General Interest

Monkeypox is hardly an issue one year after the start of a significant outbreak – but the World Health Organization (WHO) still considers the pathogen to be one of the three most dangerous groups of viruses from the animal world. They should be constantly monitored. “We could have a virus variant in three years that is significantly less containable – that’s a real risk,” WHO monkeypox expert Rosamund Lewis said ahead of the striking deadline.Exactly one year ago, a scary new disease emerged in Europe: Monkeypox, now called Mpox. Fears…

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Today, Monday, May 1, 2023, not only does the traditional May Day march of the SPÖ causes closures in Vienna’s city center, but also numerous other demos lead to traffic disruptions.Already from presumably 07:45, the Wiener Ring between Urania and University will be closed due to the May Day marches. Afterward, it will be impassable between Stadiongasse and the University from about 10:00 to 13:00. In the morning, short stops are possible in many districts on the main routes towards the city center. For example: Döblinger Hauptstraße, Gentzgasse, Währinger Straße,…

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Eating French fries leads to weight gain and is also said to be bad for mental health. A new study suggests there may be a link between this fast-food classic and depression. What should you eat to stay healthy? Junk food (which is also said to shrink the brain), as the name suggests, is not a slimming agent. It’s common knowledge that pizzas, fries, and burgers won’t help you turn into an Olympic athlete. However, French fries, in particular, of which there are sometimes fewer in the fast food store…

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Pope Francis leaves this Friday for a foreign trip to Hungary. The head of the Catholic Church will first travel to Budapest to meet with various public figures as well as representatives of civil society. The pontiff will leave Rome at 8:10 a.m. and stay in the EU country until Sunday.Immediately after his arrival, meetings are scheduled with President Katalin Novak and right-wing populist Prime Minister Viktor Orban (11:30 a.m.). The 86-year-old Argentine will meet with bishops, priests, and other consecrated persons at Budapest’s St. Stephen’s Basilica. The Hungary visit…

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At 80 percent, the vaccination coverage rate against early summer meningoencephalitis (TBE) in Austria is quite remarkable. Nevertheless, in the previous year, 179 people had to be treated in hospitals after tick bites and two deaths. Accordingly, the Association of Vaccine Manufacturers (ÖVIH) appealed at a press conference in Vienna on Tuesday to carry out primary immunization and, above all, not to forget the necessary boosters. One aspect, the effects of which have not yet been fully clarified, concerns climate change. As environmental physician Hans-Peter Hutter explained, the ticks are…

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Do you have trouble falling asleep even after a busy day despite a comfortable bed and soft pillows? Beware of sleeping pills; they are not a permanent solution and can also be addictive. Be inspired by our tips and include foods in your diet that naturally soothe both body and mind. For example, bananas, honey, or oats can help you promote relaxation and normal sleep function. They should be consumed during the afternoon or at dinner for the best effect. Bananas Do you have trouble falling asleep even after a…

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The pollen season starts with a less pleasant side effect, especially for allergy sufferers: the eyes water and itch unpleasantly. However, researchers are now sounding the alarm about these symptoms because they could also be signs of a particular disease. The uncomfortable tearing and itching of the eyes is, especially for allergy sufferers: inside, a sure sign that the pollen season has begun again. With the first warmer temperatures of the year, plants release millions of tiny seeds that fly through the air – and, unfortunately, land in your nose…

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According to the United Nations, the time will come this month: India will replace China as the world’s most populous country. India will replace China as the world’s most populous country before the end of April, according to a new United Nations forecast. By the end of the month, India will have a population of 1.425 billion, catching up with and subsequently overtaking the People’s Republic, the UN’s Department of Economic and Social Affairs (Desa) announced Monday. Just last week, another UN report predicted that India would be the world’s…

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Vegetables contain more nutrients when raw. This is only partially true, as some vegetables become more nutritious with heat. Vegetables contain many valuable vitamins and minerals. But there are different opinions about how best to absorb them. The myth that nutrients are lost during cooking is a persistent one. It is true for some vegetables, but boiling, frying, roasting or steaming can increase nutrient absorption for some foods. It’s not without reason that the cartoon character Popeye preferred to eat spinach: after all, the green leafy vegetable is full of…

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