After the devastating flash flood in Nepal, which caused the number of dead to rise to over 900, the first victims are being buried in mass graves due to progressing decomposition and health risks, which represents a break with the Hindu tradition of cremation. (translated)
After the devastating flood disaster in Nepal, the authorities have begun the controversial burial of unidentified bodies in mass graves to minimize health risks, while the search for survivors continues. (translated)
In the months of June and July 2026, Austria recorded a new high with 646 heat-related deaths, highlighting the burden of high temperatures on the health of the population and the healthcare system. (translated)
The consumer organization Foodwatch has reprimanded the brands More Nutrition, Naturally You, and ESN for misleading advertising of their Ashwagandha products, as these violate EU regulations by making health-related claims about stress relief and emotional stability while omitting potential health risks. (translated)
According to a study by the Robert Koch Institute, more than a third of Germans, especially middle-aged men, sleep less than the recommended seven hours per night, which is associated with a range of health risks such as high blood pressure, obesity, and mental problems. (translated)
A new study has found that UV radiation in large parts of Europe, especially in Central and Western Europe, has increased by 10 to 20 percent between 2013 and 2022, mainly due to a reduction in cloud cover, which poses significant health risks such as skin cancer and eye damage. (translated)
Wildfires pose significant health risks not only from flames but especially from the smoke produced, which is why the city of Monschau has advised its citizens to leave their homes, as particularly fine particles PM2.5 can lead to respiratory diseases and other health issues. (translated)
The World Health Organization (WHO) sharply criticizes the decree by US President Donald Trump that reduces the number of recommended childhood vaccinations and no longer recommends specific vaccines, such as for hepatitis B and Covid-19, for all children, as this contradicts scientific findings and could increase health risks for children. (translated)
A recall from Woolworth involves four toy products, including the "Stretch Mouse" and the "Stretchy Soldier," due to concerns that they may contain asbestos, which poses significant health risks to children. (translated)
The trend of tanmaxxing, where young people deliberately expose themselves to the intense midday sun and forgo sunscreen, poses significant health risks and can lead to long-term skin damage and an increased risk of skin cancer, experts warn. (translated)
Experts warn of dangerous sultry heat and impending thunderstorms in Germany, as temperatures reach up to 38 degrees, posing health risks, especially for elderly and sick individuals. (translated)
In June 2026, an estimated 395 people died in Austria due to extraordinary heat stress, marking the highest number of heat-related deaths in this month since 2017, highlighting the serious health risks posed by climate change. (translated)
In Germany, the peak of a heatwave with temperatures reaching up to 39 degrees is expected today, accompanied by severe thunderstorms and warnings of health risks, especially for the elderly and those in need of care. (translated)
Firefighters and residents are exposed to great health risks from the smoke. In addition to fine particles that can cause heart attacks, dementia, and diabetes, there are toxic substances that are carcinogenic. These deaths are also attributed to climate change. (translated)
US-Forscher haben entdeckt, dass Umweltbakterien, die in Lungenproben von Patienten mit Mukoviszidose vorkommen, Gene übertragen, die zu extremen Antibiotikaresistenzen führen, was erhebliche Gesundheitsrisiken birgt und auf die Notwendigkeit neuer Strategien zur Bekämpfung dieser Bedrohung hinweist. #Antibiotikaresistenz #Umweltbakterien #Gesundheitsproblem
Der Artikel behandelt das Phänomen der „Tropennächte“ in Österreich, wo Überhitzung in Schlafzimmern zu ernsthaften Gesundheitsrisiken führt und trotz steigender Temperaturen viele Menschen die Gefahren überhitzter Innenräume während der Nacht unterschätzen, was zu schlechterem Schlaf und damit verbundenen gesundheitlichen Folgen führt. #Tropennächte #Hitze #Gesundheit
Die Stadt Wien hat nach Labortests, die Asbest in Straßenbelägen nachwiesen, Sofortmaßnahmen ergriffen, um betroffene Bereiche schnell zu versiegeln und die Kontrollen zu verschärfen, um potenzielle Gesundheitsrisiken zu minimieren. #Asbest #Wien #Umweltschutz
Surrogates face massive health risks: infertility, higher morbidity, miscarriages. The baby experiences attachment trauma. Why is this not being discussed? (translated)
Kronprinzessin Mette-Marit hat nach ihrer Lungentransplantation das Krankenhaus verlassen, doch Ärzte warnen, dass ihr Leben sich nachhaltig verändern wird und sie in der kommenden Zeit mit hohen Gesundheitsrisiken und strengen Vorsichtsmaßnahmen rechnen muss. #MetteMarit #Lungentransplantation #Gesundheit
Nach den hohen Temperaturen in Pflegeeinrichtungen und Kliniken Ende Juni fordert das Pflegepersonal verbesserte Kühlmaßnahmen für zukünftige Hitzewellen, um Gesundheitsrisiken und Desorientierung der Bewohner zu vermeiden. #Hitzewelle #Pflegepersonal #Gesundheitsrisiko
