New pandemic: Britons prepare for “disease X”

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The institute, on the Porton Down National Research Laboratory site in southern England, will research pathogens for which there is not yet a vaccine or where immunization could be improved, such as influenza, Mpox or Hantavirus. The new center should also help the U.K. prepare for “Disease X,” U.K. Health Security Agency (UKHSA) chief Jenny Harries said Monday. “Disease X” is the name given to an unknown pathogen that could cause a pandemic. “We don’t know what it is”“We don’t know what it is, but we can prepare for some…

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Refuelling with gas and electricity will be more expensive again

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At the end of July, prices for gasoline and diesel rose sharply in Austria – most recently, the cost of petrol eased slightly, but not that of diesel, which is now consistently more expensive than gasoline. “On average, diesel is now 1.8 cents more expensive. On average, we are currently at just over 1.60 euros for gasoline and diesel per liter, although over two euros are charged on the highways,” analyzes Martin Grasslober, transport economics expert at ÖAMTC. Do not fill up on freeways.His recommendation: “Do not fill up on…

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Sparkling: Here’s how soda water affects the body

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The human body needs water – that’s for sure. But it’s not always easy to settle for a glass of this tasteless liquid when choosing other sparkling beverages seems so tempting. Turning one’s back on the sugary alternatives, there is almost no choice but to drink water. Many turn to sparkling water to prevent the mouth from falling asleep with boredom and make drinking easier. And this is a source of debate. Time and again, people argue about whether the addition of carbon dioxide is healthy or not. We have…

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Housing bonus of 23 – 100 million euros has already been paid out

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The City of Vienna makes around 140 million euros available as the Vienna Housing Bonus 23. It is intended to help the Viennese cope with inflation. The housing bonus amounts to 200 euros per household. Applications can be submitted online until September 30, and more than two-thirds of Viennese households are eligible. So far, the housing bonus has been applied about 500,000 times, and 100 million euros have already been paid out. Between July 12 and 21, an information letter was sent to every Viennese address. This letter contained an…

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Pope celebrated closing Mass at World Youth Day

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With the call, “Do not be afraid!” Pope Francis ended his central homily at the closing Mass of World Youth Day. Organizers and security officials said some 1.5 million young people attended Sunday morning’s service in Lisbon’s Tejo Park. Seven hundred bishops and 10,000 priests concelebrated, KathPress reported Sunday. The next meeting will be held in Seoul, South Korea, in 2027. About 3,000 young people from Austria were there. Bishops Hermann Glettler, Josef Marketz, Wilhelm Krautwaschl and Stephan Turnovszky accompanied them. The pope urged participants to take the joy of…

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Pope prayed with hundreds of thousands at the Fatima pilgrimage site

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Pope Francis visited the Portuguese city of Fatima on Saturday. He prayed in front of or with hundreds of thousands of people in the critical Catholic pilgrimage site – among other things, for peace. The head of the church used his trip to the World Youth Day in Lisbon for a short detour to the place north of the capital, where in 1917, the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared several times to three shepherd children. Mary still leads the faithful to Jesus today, the pontiff said. Earlier, he…

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This is why a midday nap is good for the brain

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A power nap at lunchtime positively affects the brain – at least, that’s what a new study now suggests! According to researchers, regular short naps could even reduce the risk of dementia. Why the nap should not escalate, however, you learn here. Midday naps are suitable for the brain – according to a study.A new study now makes the siesta palatable to us! Because regular midday naps are supposed to keep the brain more significant for longer. What is meant by this? A short excursion into the anatomy of the…

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Eating meat prolongs your life – say researchers

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Taurine prolongs life and promotes health, researchers say. Mice, like humans, are healthier when they have more of it in their blood. Taurine levels decline with age in several animal species, including humans. Experiments on middle-aged animals have shown that raising taurine levels to youthful levels prolongs life by more than 10 percent and improves physical and mental health. The researchers say that taurine could be an “elixir of life,” – but boosting taurine levels in humans has not yet been tested. The Columbia University team in New York advises…

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This iPhone setting could be the reason why your battery always dies so quickly

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If you’re one of those annoyed iPhone users who can’t leave home without a power bank, then you should read on. There is a secret setting on the smartphone responsible for the battery getting weaker and weaker. A single click is often all it takes to extend your phone’s battery life. Better late than never! This iPhone setting drains your battery so quickly.Does it sometimes seem to you as if a tiny vampire is sitting in the case of your smartphone and sucking your battery quietly and secretly empty? Or…

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