Category: General Interest

Previously only widespread in Africa, a new variant of the monkeypox virus has now made it to Europe, which is what you need to know. On Thursday, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a global smallpox emergency for the second time in two years. The authority is particularly concerned about a new variant of the Mpox virus: clade Ib (Roman 1 b). This variant has spread from the Democratic Republic of Congo to neighboring countries such as Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda, triggering the WHO’s measures. Sweden has now reported…

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When discussing a healthy and balanced diet, we cannot ignore fruits, as they are known for their numerous benefits and contributions to the desired nutrition of the human body, such as vitamins, essential minerals, fiber, water, and antioxidants. The promotion of fruit consumption for a healthy diet has been recognized worldwide, even by the World Health Organization (WHO), which has promoted its well-known campaigns for consuming five portions of daily fruit. Despite the benefits of eating fruit, we must not forget one element it contains: natural fructose (sugar). Although not…

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The World Health Organization calls upon authorities worldwide to prepare for possible Mpox outbreaks.The disease caused by the monkeypox virus manifests itself through a wide variety of symptoms. The WHO is now sounding the alarm again. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared its highest alert level due to a new variant of the viral disease, Mpox, in Africa. It has declared a “public health emergency of international concern” (PHEIC). This has no specific implications but is intended to alert authorities worldwide to prepare for possible outbreaks. The monkeypox virus…

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Bright sunshine and swaying palm trees on an exotic beach in South America sound like the perfect vacation for many. But for some tourists, the summer adventure has brought home more than just fond memories. This summer, 19 Europeans brought home an unexpected souvenir: an infection with the Oropouche virus, a tropical pathogen that had been brought to Spain, Italy, and Germany as an uninvited guest. The affected holidaymakers had recently visited Cuba and Brazil, where an outbreak of the virus has prompted health authorities to issue warnings about the…

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Aluminum foil is a ubiquitous helper in kitchens worldwide, but one detail of its use is always confusing: Should you wrap food with the shiny or matt side of foil? An article on Den Offentlige illuminates this aspect and provides a surprisingly simple explanation that many people are unaware of.The difference between the shiny and matt sides of the aluminum foil is not just a question of appearance. According to the Danish supplier Cares.dk, which specializes in cleaning products and household items, among other things, the orientation of the foil…

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Rumors abound about the benefits of lemon juice on an empty stomach. In addition to its delicious taste in drinks, dishes and desserts, lemons have great properties! The fruit is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. While it is true that it can relieve several ailments, lemon juice can also cause problems. Therefore, it is important to be careful and not consume it thoughtlessly. Also, don’t believe everything you read on the internet. You may have heard that drinking lemon juice on an empty stomach in…

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Watermelon is a fruit with a high water content, which helps keep the body hydrated, especially during summer. Watermelon: a delicious and healthy choiceWatermelon is one of the tastiest and healthiest fruits. It is rich in water and nutrients, low in calories and contains very little fat, making it an excellent choice for the diet-conscious. But the benefits of watermelon go beyond that. This fruit has diuretic, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, so eating it regularly benefits the body. Daily benefits of eating watermelon: body hydration and diuretic effectWatermelon is one…

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When you drink a glass of cola, your body goes through a series of reactions influenced by its high sugar, caffeine, and acid content. Here’s a breakdown of what happens in the minutes and hours after you consume this popular beverage: First 10 Minutes: Sugar Rush Within the first 10 minutes, the high sugar content—about 9 to 12 teaspoons per serving—hits your bloodstream. Normally, such a sugar spike would trigger nausea, but the phosphoric acid in cola helps mask the overwhelming sweetness, allowing you to drink it comfortably. 20 Minutes:…

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An expert has shared the right way to organize your fridge, especially if you want your food and drinks to last longer. Most people keep their eggs, butter, and milk on the fridge door, but this is far from right. Eggs, butter, and milk should never be kept in the fridge; they must be stored at consistently cool temperatures. Most importantly, do not store butter in the so-called butter compartment. Once you hear the reason, you’ll never do it again. The fridge door is, in fact, the warmest part of…

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