Researchers examine seven sweeteners – six are harmful to the brain

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Certain sweeteners in low-calorie products could impair memory, especially in younger people and diabetics. Many people today naturally reach for diet soda, sugar-free yogurt, or protein-rich bars. The packaging promises fewer calories and the same great taste. But what sounds good has now been given a damper. That’s because certain sweeteners could impair our brain performance in the long term—especially in people under 60 and diabetics. This finding comes from a new long-term study published in the journal Neurology. Researchers studied more than 12,000 adults over a period of eight…

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Vienna: Disruptions to subway and tram services in autumn

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Although the major summer construction projects affecting public transport in Vienna have been completed, there will continue to be disruptions to subway and tram services in the coming weeks due to construction work. The major closures have been over since the beginning of September—regular service has resumed on the S-Bahn trunk line between Praterstern and Floridsdorf, as well as on the U4 between Friedensbrücke and Schottenring. There will be one more restriction on the U4 this year. At Landstraße station, the platforms are being resurfaced, and a new floor information…

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Weather in Austria: Heavy rain from Italy

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Wednesday will be rather rainy for most Austrians. The focus will be mainly on Carinthia, Styria, Burgenland, Lower Austria, and Vienna. Nevertheless, temperatures of up to 24 degrees are possible. Early in the morning, rain will move from Italy (Austria’s southern neighbor) to southwestern Austria. Carinthia in particular could see heavy rainfall, which could also cause flooding. In the north and east, there will be brief sunny spells at first, but clouds will roll in early on most days. From Vorarlberg to Tyrol and central Carinthia, it will rain in…

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Are You an OFW? Make Sure You Are an OWWA Member

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The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), together with the Philippine Embassy and MWO-OWWA in Vienna, is bringing the Alagang OWWA Wellness and Membership Service Caravan to Linz, Austria, on September 21, 2025 (Sunday), from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This event is MWO-OWWA’s way of reaching out to the Filipino community in Austria. Services available on this day: 📌 Where: Linz, Austria📅 When: September 21, 2025 (Sunday)🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Come, meet fellow OFWs, and take part in the services prepared especially for all. For more details,…

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Why you often wake up just before your alarm goes off

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Do you open your eyes a few minutes before your alarm goes off? This is not luck, but a biological phenomenon that is well known to researchers. A well-regulated internal clock According to the National Institutes of Health, the human body functions on a circadian rhythm, a roughly 24-hour biological clock that regulates sleep, appetite, body temperature, and many other functions. If you wake up at the same time every day, your brain anticipates the wake-up signal and adjusts the release of certain hormones. The key role of cortisol A…

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Social media reduces young people’s satisfaction

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According to a new study, young people in Austria generally have a high level of life satisfaction. However, social media can reduce this, as shown by the responses of around 14,500 young people. According to communications scientist Tobias Dienlin from the University of Vienna, the respondents, whose average age was 14, spent around four hours a day on their cell phones. While the use of messenger services, online games, or the consumption of news had no effect on life satisfaction, this was not the case with streaming services or, in…

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“Vienna Calling”: Austria to select ESC act on February 20

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On February 20, 2026, Austria will select its entry for the final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest on May 16 in Vienna in the ORF casting show “Vienna Calling.” “The 2026 ESC in Vienna is the biggest event to be held in Austria next year. Our declared goal is to involve and inspire the whole country,” said ORF program director Stefanie Groiss-Horowitz, explaining the decision to hold a national preliminary round again after 2016 to select the ESC representative, in which the audience will also be involved. Acts now…

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Pope celebrates Mass for double canonization in the Vatican

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Hundreds of thousands of faithful made a pilgrimage to St. Peter’s Square on Sunday for the canonization of Italian blesseds Carlo Acutis (1991-2006) and Pier Giorgio Frassati (1909-1925). The ceremony at the Vatican is a highlight of the Catholic jubilee year. Thirty-six cardinals, 270 bishops, and over 1,700 priests from around the world celebrated Mass with Pope Leo XIV. Also present were the parents and siblings of Carlo Acutis and Italian President Sergio Mattarella. Before Mass, the Pope greeted the people in St. Peter’s Square. “Today is a wonderful celebration…

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Does coffee make you happier in the morning? Science confirms

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German and British researchers followed over 230 young adults for four weeks and asked them to document their mood and coffee consumption seven times a day. The result: participants reported feeling significantly happier and more motivated on mornings when they drank coffee than on days without coffee. A boost of energy and well-being from caffeine The effect on mood is particularly pronounced within two and a half hours of waking up. The key? Caffeine blocks adenosine receptors, a sleep-promoting molecule, leading to increased alertness and energy. This biological mechanism explains…

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