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Vitamin D deficiency: Staying healthy despite the dark season
According to a report by Kepler University Hospital, around 13% of the EU population suffers from low vitamin D levels – that's around 1.1 million people in Austria ...
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Recognizing Lyme disease after a tick bite: migratory redness, skin rashes & more
Rash, Lyme disease or ringworm? Caution is advised when it comes to skin rashes, as not all redness is caused by the same problem...
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Treating sunburn: Home remedies, tips & protection
Lobster red instead of summer glow? Then you've clearly overdone the sunbathing and sunburn has arrived. We show you how to give...
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Preventing pollen allergies in summer
Sun, vacation, time off - as many benefits as summer brings, it heralds the start of allergy season for many people who are allergic to pollen...
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Donate blood and save lives in summer
In summer, 15,000 blood units are needed to ensure an optimal supply in Austria's hospitals. However, shortages and fewer blood donations...
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How does a high-protein diet affect your body?
Protein is a key component of a healthy diet - but how does protein work in your body? What amount of protein should you eat every day? Which foods are ...
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From respiratory tract infection to pneumonia - recognizing the warning signs
Flu, corona & co - these and other diseases can affect the respiratory tract. In the worst case scenario, a respiratory infection caused by viruses turns into pneumonia, which...
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How to recognise & treat migraines - causes & symptoms
Pulsating headaches, occurring in attacks & often only on one side. More than one billion people worldwide suffer from migraines, including one million in Austria alone. The severe ...
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Stomach virus: How to survive the infection!
In case of diarrhoea & vomiting, how to treat it? Stomach flu is unpleasant, but usually harmless. The basic rule is always to alleviate symptoms, replenish fluid ...
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Flu and older adults: How to stay healthy
When it comes to the flu, older people belong to the risk group. Read here to find out why seniors over 60 are more susceptible, how to recognise flu symptoms ...
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My child has a fever: what parents should look out for
When children develop a fever or the first signs of flu-like symptoms follow, this is often a cause for concern among parents. Babies and children are particularly ...
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Sleep disorder: Causes & tips for restful sleep
Many people in Austria suffer from insomnia, a chronic sleep disorder. There are numerous reasons for problems falling asleep and staying asleep, such as stress ...
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Travel first-aid kit: What should not be missing?
Travel first-aid kits help you make it through your vacation unscathed. Painkillers, fever thermometers, eye drops, plasters, wound ...
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Free HPV vaccination for all up to 30
The free HPV vaccination campaign will be extended until mid-2026 due to high demand. The vaccination is part of Austria's free child vaccination program for everyone ...
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Headaches due to iron deficiency: signs
Headaches and migraines are one of the most common illnesses in Austria. Most headaches have no serious cause and are often a side effect of ...
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Staying healthy through the cold season
As the days slowly get colder, colds and flu-like infections are on the rise again. Fortunately, there are a number of ...
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Sun cream: What you should look out for
Summer, sun, sunshine: As the temperatures get warmer, so does the sun; the likelihood of getting sunburned increases. To protect your ...
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Medication expired: What now?
Who hasn't had it happen to them? A medicine has not been used up, ends up in the medicine cabinet and waits to be used again at some ...
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The healing powers of velvet paws
Many people who are familiar with the hypnotic charm of purring cats might have always assumed this - they are not only fluffy ...
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Fit and vital at work
A health-promoting environment is crucial for the well-being and performance of employees. At a time when many spend ...
