Austria: Medical association calls for measles vaccination

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Given the increasing number of cases, the Austrian Medical Association is calling for measles vaccination. “Vaccinations can prevent many serious illnesses and save a lot of suffering,” said Edgar Wutscher, Federal Chairman of the Curia of General Practitioners, in a press release calling for more attention to be paid to the Austrian vaccination plan. The chamber also wants health insurance coverage to cover PCR tests and titer determinations. Almost 270 cases of measles were recorded this year. PCR tests as a health insurance benefitThe measles vaccination (MMR) is free with…

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Few people know this: How often you should wash your washcloths

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Washers are a basic element of personal hygiene in many bathrooms. But the cleanliness of these clothes is crucial for skin health. According to dermatologist Nina Roos in an interview with Femme Actuelle, proper and regular cleaning of washers is essential.Washers often hang in the shower or lie on the bathroom floor and can become breeding grounds for bacteria due to their damp and warm conditions. Roos warns: “The risk with all these items is skin infection.” To ensure effective and safe cleaning, she recommends washing washers every 3 to…

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Car Registration certificate is now also digitally on the smartphone

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After obtaining your driver’s license, saving your registration certificate digitally on your smartphone is now possible. This means traffic checks can now be carried out entirely via cell phone. The prerequisite is ID Austria.The population has digitally activated 560,000 driving licenses, said State Secretary for Digitalization Florian Tursky (ÖVP) at the presentation of the new function together with Interior Minister Gerhard Karner (ÖVP) at the Rossauer Kaserne in Vienna. Now that the registration certificate can also be stored in the “eAusweise” app on the smartphone, traffic checks can be carried…

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These foods should not be reheated in the microwave

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For many, the motto is: pre-cook, reheat, and save time. In our busy everyday lives, the microwave is often our best friend. But be careful here! Because, as practical as it is to use up leftovers from the previous day, it can also be dangerous. Some foods develop harmful substances in the microwave and can lead to stomach problems. SpinachSpinach should not be reheated again, as spinach contains a lot of nitrate, which turns into harmful nitrite at room temperature. When eaten, carcinogenic nitrosamines can form and lead to nausea,…

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These foods sound healthy, but they’re not

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We all want to eat healthily. Many foods have health benefits we don’t want to miss. However, some other foods masquerade as healthy superfoods when, in fact, the opposite is true. The health halo effectAccording to experts, this phenomenon is known as the “halo effect.” In the food industry, the phenomenon manifests itself in certain labels on the packaging of various foods, such as “high in fiber” or “low in calories,” to give the impression that they are healthy. In reality, however, these foods are highly processed and, therefore, anything…

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What helps if your cell phone falls into water

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A spilled drink, a fall in the snow, or a drop in the bathtub, and your smartphone is already wet. If moisture gets inside the device, this can lead to malfunctions. There are many instructions on the internet on how to dry your smartphone quickly. Apple recently issued an official warning about one of these methods: rice should never be used to dry a soaked iPhone. But which emergency measures are effective? On the Internet, you often read the tip to put a wet cell phone in a bowl of…

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Why you should never pour away pasta cooking water

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Pasta is a perennial favourite in the kitchen. And rightly so, because they are delicious, quick, and easy to prepare. But you shouldn’t underestimate the pasta water, either. As a secret ingredient for saucesThe water is ideal for perfecting the pasta sauce as soon as the pasta is cooked al dente. The pasta water contains starch, which can thicken sauces very easily. The cooking water is suitable for pestos, dips, and sauces of all kinds, making them nice and creamy. The best way to do this is to stir the…

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Looking forward to the weekend with up to 20 degrees

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Just in time for the weekend, the weather throughout Austria is showing its sunny and, above all, very mild side again. Temperatures will rise to up to 20 degrees Celsius. Only a light wind is blowing in the west of the country. A mix of sunshine and scattered clouds is possible throughout Austria on Friday. It will remain mostly dry. Only from Vorarlberg to western Upper Styria may there be some rain in the late afternoon. The wind will be weak to moderate. Highs during the day will be between…

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You should avoid these foods in the evening

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Many healthy foods are not suitable for a night-time meal. It’s not just eating too much and too late at night that can lead to problems falling asleep and restless sleep. Certain foods can also disrupt nighttime rest. Research shows that eating sugar, processed carbohydrates, and saturated fats before bedtime can have a negative impact on sleep quality. These types of foods can overstimulate the body, raise blood sugar levels, and interfere with the natural temperature reduction needed for sleep.Large amounts of sugar or carbohydrates can not only be a…

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