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President of Physicians Klaus Reinhardt demands that health promotion be introduced as a separate school subject in primary schools to provide children with important knowledge for self-help in harmless illnesses. (translated)

Ärztepräsident Reinhardt fordert - An Grundschulen soll Medizin gelehrt werden
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The budget for violence protection measures will be increased to 27 million euros in 2027, while the number of prevention officers rises to over 1,400 to ensure effective protective measures and training for the police. (translated)

„Nicht locker lassen“: Budget für Gewaltschutz-Maßnahmen wird 2027 erhöht

Kumpelherz: Der #S04 & die @KKliniken bringen Herzvorsorge ins Stadion ❤️🏟️ Beim Heimspiel am 20.9. startet das Präventionsprojekt. Die VELTINS-Arena & das Berger Feld werden dabei zum Ort der Vorsorge – mit mehr als 4.000 EKG-Messungen 🤝 Mehr hier ➡️ https://t.co/IABIXI3PeN https://t.co/25wxAZRnq1 #S04 #Herzvorsorge #Prävention

Dass die Bundesregierung die Zuckersteuer angeht, ist richtig. Aber es darf nicht nur um neue Einnahmequellen gehen, sonst geht die Akzeptanz verloren. Ziel muss Prävention sein: weniger Diabetes, Übergewicht & Folgekosten für Krankenkassen und Gesundheitssystem. (1/2) #Zuckersteuer #Gesundheit #Prävention

The article describes how older people often become targets of fraudsters due to their vulnerability and offers advice on prevention while pointing out the difficulties in dealing with the financial damage. (translated)

Betrug von Senioren: Ältere Menschen sind ideale Opfer für Betrüger. So schützen sie sich

The EU crisis commissioner Hadja Lahbib emphasized that forest fires are increasing across Europe and that prevention and cross-border cooperation in crisis policy are essential, following a devastating forest fire in the Hohes Venn nature reserve, which is attributed to "probably unintentional, unconscious" human behavior. (translated)

Waldbrandgefahr: Brand im Hohen Venn laut EU »offensichtlich« menschlichen Ursprungs
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The article emphasizes that many deaths from sepsis could be avoided by recognizing early warning signs such as severe illness, fever, rapid breathing, and confusion, and highlights the importance of hygiene and vaccinations to prevent this life-threatening infection. (translated)

Viele Todesfälle wären vermeidbar - Wie erkenne ich eine Sepsis?
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A new warning system has been developed in Austria, which uses drones and artificial intelligence to detect hidden fire outbreaks early, in order to prevent the occurrence of forest fires, as this year's events in East Tyrol and other regions have demonstrated. (translated)

Österreichisches Frühwarnsystem soll Waldbrände erkennen, bevor es raucht
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Researchers from the University of Wisconsin–Madison have found that the metabolic product imidazole propionate (ImP) from certain gut bacteria is associated with cognitive impairments and biomarkers for Alzheimer's, opening up possible approaches for prevention and treatment of the disease. (translated)

Gesundheit - Forscher entdecken möglichen Alzheimer-Treiber im Darm
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According to a study by the Robert Koch Institute, almost 40 percent of adults sleep less than seven hours during the week, which is associated with health risks such as high blood pressure, obesity, and mental illnesses, particularly in men aged 45 to 64 years. (translated)

Unter 7 Stunden: Vier von zehn Erwachsenen schlafen zu wenig
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A recent study warns that the annual burned area in Europe could increase by 39 to 192 percent by the end of the century due to climate change, particularly affecting Central Europe, Western Europe, and the Mediterranean, and highlights the need for improved prevention, early detection, and fire management to reduce burned areas. (translated)

Waldbrände in Europa: Experten warnen vor Verschlimmerung
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The article addresses the rising youth crime in Austria, particularly among increasingly younger offenders, and presents new measures from the Ministry of the Interior, which include increased police presence as well as preventive approaches to combat radicalization on the Internet and stricter regulations for social media. (translated)

Täter werden immer jünger: Vom Kinderzimmer in den Gerichtssaal
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According to a study by the Road Safety Board (KFV), there was a 23% increase in accidents among people over 65 years old, with 266,100 people hospitalized in 2025, the majority of injuries occurring in the home environment, most often as a result of falls. (translated)

KFV-Studie zeigt: Unfälle bei Menschen ab 65 Jahren nehmen zu

According to a study, climate change could increase the area of vegetation fires in Europe by up to 192 percent by the end of the century, with factors such as land use, prevention, and firefighting being crucial, in addition to global warming. (translated)

Erderhitzung und Flächenbrände: Klimawandel könnte Waldbrandfläche in Europa verdreifachen
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The pneumonologist Maximilian Hochmair reports that almost 100 percent of patients with small cell lung cancer are smokers, as this aggressive form of cancer grows quickly, is often inoperable, and typical symptoms such as cough and shortness of breath are often overlooked in smokers. (translated)

Lungenfacharzt: "Diesen Krebs bekommen praktisch zu 100 Prozent Raucher"

In Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland, several wildfires recently had drastic effects on emergency services and residents, leading to important lessons for future emergencies, especially regarding equipment, prevention, and the need for a national wildfire strategy. (translated)

Wenn ein Wald in Flammen steht: Drei Waldbrände und ihre Lehren für den nächsten Ernstfall

Due to the increasing risk of forest fires in North Rhine-Westphalia, municipalities are demanding financial support from the federal government and the states for prevention and adaptation to climate change in order to better manage the dangers posed by fires. (translated)

Folgen des Klimawandels: Höhere Waldbrandgefahr: Kommunen wollen mehr Geld vom Bund
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The article states that physical violence in the workplace is significantly increasing across various industries, particularly affecting employees in the service sector, with incidents originating from supervisors, colleagues, or customers leading to serious psychological and physical consequences. (translated)

„Mir rutscht gleich die Hand aus“: Wenn Gewalt den Arbeitsalltag bestimmt
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Auch sie hier: Ulrich Siegmund sagt, dass er Gesundheit langfristig denken will, also präventiv, dass man alles daran setzt, dass Menschen weniger krank werden und somit Ressourcen gespart werden. Andererseits, dass Bürokratie zurückgebaut wird. Diese Frau ist mit der Antwort unzufrieden, weil er die Probleme nicht direkt zum 01.01.2027 geändert bekommt. Also die wählen seit Jahren die Parteien, die den ganzen Mist verursachen und haben dann die Erwartung an die AfD, damit innerhalb weniger Wochen aufzuräumen. Joa, was sonst. #Gesundheit #Politik #Prävention

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Austria is now participating in the police operation Medusa against rape networks after initial criticism, while the Federal Criminal Police Office emphasizes that it is still pursuing a preventive approach and that there are currently no investigations related to Austria taking place. (translated)

Nach Kritik: Österreich beteiligt sich nun an Polizei-Operation gegen Vergewaltigungsnetzwerke