A glass of milk a day reduces the risk of bowel cancer

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A comprehensive British study supports the notion that milk and certain dairy products may reduce the risk of colon cancer. According to the survey, just one glass of milk (200 grams) per day reduces the risk of the disease by an average of around 14 percent. Fifty grams of yoghurt a day would reduce the risk of colon cancer by eight percent, probably mainly due to the calcium it contains, the researchers report in the journal “Nature Communications.” Whole-grain products, fruit, and individual vitamins are also likely to have a…

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Why non-alcoholic beer is healthier but not healthy

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According to a new study, non-alcoholic beer may be a healthier choice, but it is not entirely harmless in terms of its effect on metabolism. The consumption of alcohol should be kept as moderate as possible, as it is considered a neurotoxin. It not only affects the brain and nervous system but also the entire health of the body. Excessive consumption can lead to liver damage, cancer, or neurological diseases. If you still don’t want to give up the pleasure, you can turn to non-alcoholic alternatives—non-alcoholic wine or beer. And…

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Austria: New table shows when you can retire

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The Ministry of Social Affairs has finalized the draft law for introducing a partial pension. From next year, this will enable continued work at a reduced rate while drawing a portion of the pension that has already been saved. To this end, partial retirement will be gradually restricted. In the future, it can only be used for three years instead of the previous five. The corresponding law is expected to pass the National Council before the summer. At a press conference, Social Affairs Minister Korinna Schumann (SPÖ) expressed her delight…

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More microplastics found in glass bottles than in plastic bottles

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Drinks from glass bottles may contain more microplastics than drinks from plastic bottles. This is the surprising result of a doctoral thesis presented by the French Food Safety Authority on Friday. According to the study, the particles in the glass bottles mostly come from the paint on the crown caps. “We expected the opposite result,” said doctoral student Iseline Chaïb. She conducted the study, funded by the food authority and the Hauts-de-France region, in a laboratory in Boulogne-sur-Mer, northern France. According to the results, drinks sold in glass bottles contain…

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Up to 37 degrees: tropical heat is coming

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A hot air current from southwestern Europe is expected to spread across large parts of western Europe over the weekend. Initially, it will be very hot in France and Germany in particular—this weather situation will also affect Austria at the weekend. Extreme heat rolls in: over 35 degreesHeat peak. The heat will also reach Austria at the beginning of next week. The temperature rise is noticeable throughout the country, with temperatures exceeding 30 degrees expected in many areas. Eastern Austria is particularly affected—temperatures could even rise to 37 degrees on…

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Retired Filipino Nurses Association in Austria Pays Courtesy Call to Philippine Embassy in Vienna

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VIENNA, Austria – June 18, 2025 — The Retired Filipino Nurses and Association in Austria (RFNAA) paid a courtesy call to the Philippine Embassy in Vienna on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, marking a moment of pride and recognition for the Filipino healthcare community abroad. Led by RFNAA President Dorcy Aigner, the delegation was warmly received by Philippine Ambassador to Austria, H.E. Evangeline Arroyo-Bernas. The group formally introduced the association to the embassy, outlining its mission to support and bring together retired Filipino nurses and midwives who once served in Austria’s…

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Banda Kawayan Pilipinas to Perform at 14th International Youth Music Festival in Slovakia and Vienna Tour

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The renowned Filipino music ensemble Banda Kawayan Pilipinas (BKP) is set to showcase its uniquely Filipino sound on the international stage this July, as it participates in the 14th International Youth Music Festival in Bratislava, Slovakia, from July 1 to 4, 2025. Known for their dynamic performances using bamboo instruments, BKP will be among talented youth groups from around the world, bringing their distinct brand of cultural harmony to the historic city. For those in Europe who wish to witness the group’s artistry, BKP’s full itinerary for the Bratislava festival…

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Price explosion for vehicle inspection stickers! Here it’s still affordable

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Car repair shops already were and are becoming even more expensive. Anyone who needs a §57a inspection for their vehicle already pays up to 151 euros. Repairs, service, and vehicle inspection stickers are becoming increasingly expensive. Drivers now have to pay an average of around 92 euros for the sticker check, with significant differences between brands and repair shops. Depending on the brand, type, damage, and repair shop, the average hourly rate for repairs is almost 191 euros for gasoline or diesel cars and around 215 euros for electric vehicles.…

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Danube Island Festival (Doinauinselfest) kicks off – These stars rock Vienna

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With free admission, visitors can enjoy the Strauss crossover project by Camo & Krooked and the Vienna Symphony Orchestra, as well as acts such as No Angels, Kim Wilde, Josh, and Out of Order, until Sunday. EsRap, Jazz Gitti, Conchita Wurst, and cabaret artist David Scheid will perform on other stages. On Friday, shortly before 10 p.m., a sea of lights is planned in front of all stages for the victims of the rampage in Graz. Organized by the Vienna SPÖ, the festival offers a total of 16 stages and…

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