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Large study finds COVID-19 is linked to a substantial deficit in intelligence29th July 2021People who have recovered from COVID-19 tend to score significantly lower on an intelligence test compared to those who have not contracted the virus, according to new research…..https://www.psypost.org/2021/07/large-study-finds-covid-19-is-linked-to-a-substantial-drop-in-intelligence-61577The deficit was even larger than the deficits observed for individuals who had previously suffered a stroke and who reported learning disabilities.Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay [...] Read more...

As India halts vaccine exports, Nepal faces its own Covid crisis12th May 2021In a choked voice, Parasuram Maurya described desperately running from one hospital to another to save his father from Covid-19.https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-57055209Image by Peter Vogler from Pixabay [...] Read more...

WHO Inspector Caught on Camera Revealing Coronavirus Manipulation in Wuhan Pandemic21st January 2021One of the persons from the World Health Organization who is charged with investigating the origin of COVID-19 has been caught on camera talking about how he and the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV) were manipulating coronaviruses before the pandemic broke out.https://blogs.mercola.com/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2021/01/18/who-inspector-caught-on-camera-revealing-coronavirus-manipulation-in-wuhan-pandemic.aspxImage by fernando zhiminaicela from Pixabay [...] Read more...

Three-quarters of Wuhan patients hospitalized for Covid-19 still had symptoms 6 months later12th January 2021Most patients who had been hospitalized with Covid-19 still suffered a variety of symptoms — including fatigue and sleep difficulties — six months after infection, a Chinese study has found.https://edition.cnn.com/2021/01/11/asia/china-wuhan-covid-consequence-intl-hnk/index.htmlImage by Myriams-Fotos from Pixabay [...] Read more...

Petition: Prevent EU-wide encryption ban to preserve private communication11th November 2020This ban is intended to oblige platform operators to build a backdoor into the encryption to facilitate the prosecution of terrorists and other criminals.This not only means that forced weaknesses will be embedded in the security precautions of the platform operators, but also that basic personal rights such as freedom of opinion and privacy will be massively restricted. Political work, free journalism and confidential communication are also endangered by this, no matter on which level.Please sign the petition here:https://www.change.org/p/council-of-the-european-union-eu-weites-verschl%C3%BCsselungsverbot-verhindern-um-die-pers%C3%B6nliche-privatsph%C3%A4re-zu-bewahrenImage by thibaultngongo from Pixabay [...] Read more...

EU-Regierungen planen Verbot sicherer Verschlüsselung11th November 2020Der Wiener Terroranschlag ist für die Regierungen Gelegenheit zum Ausbau der Überwachung. Onlinedienste sollen Zweitschlüssel bei Behörden hinterlegen müssen.https://www.heise.de/hintergrund/EU-Regierungen-planen-Verbot-sicherer-Verschluesselung-4951415.htmlImage by mohamed Hassan from Pixabay [...] Read more...

Rights activists slam EU plan for access to encrypted chats10th November 2020Digital rights campaigners on Monday criticized a proposal by European Union governments that calls for communications companies to provide authorities with access to encrypted messages.https://apnews.com/article/technology-data-privacy-europe-fdf47545b487f545ba9f48e38d379a94Image by mohamed Hassan from Pixabay [...] Read more...

The traditions that could save a nation’s forests10th November 2020Indigenous communities evicted from their ancestral forest lands in Kenya have plans to restore peace and biodiversity to their homelands.https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20201103-the-indigenous-wisdom-that-can-save-forests-from-destructionImage by Aino Tuominen from Pixabay [...] Read more...

Covid: Antibodies ‘fall rapidly after infection’28th October 2020Levels of protective antibodies in people wane “quite rapidly” after coronavirus infection, say researchers.https://www.bbc.com/news/health-54696873Image by pasja1000 from Pixabay [...] Read more...

Why food allergies are on the rise28th October 2020Food allergies can be extremely risky, even fatal – and they’re on the rise around the world. Why are they increasingly common, and what can we do to prevent them?https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20201023-food-allergies-why-nut-dairy-and-food-allergy-are-risingImage by Jeniffer, Wai Ting Tan from Pixabay [...] Read more...

Carbon monoxide poisoning or Covid-19? Here’s how you can tell25th October 2020As the Northern Hemisphere heads into winter, whether a fever and cough mean the flu or Covid-19 is a nerve-racking guessing game. There is, however, a silent killer that causes similar symptoms and could be lurking in your home.https://edition.cnn.com/2020/10/23/health/symptoms-carbon-monoxide-poisoning-wellness/index.htmlBild von Arek Socha auf Pixabay [...] Read more...

The speech that broke the internet – Most Inspiring ever23rd September 2020Arnold Schwarzenegger 2018https://youtu.be/u_ktRTWMX3MImage by S K from Pixabay [...] Read more...

Coronavirus research updates30th August 2020Nature wades through the literature on the new coronavirus — and summarizes key papers as they appear.https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-00502-wImage by Sumanley xulx from Pixabay [...] Read more...

ePA-Datengesetz – Sie haben den Affen übersehen7th August 2020TP-Recherche. Neues Gesetz legalisiert datenbasierte Gesundheitsprofilbildung auch gegen den Willen des Versicherten.https://www.heise.de/tp/features/ePA-Datengesetz-Sie-haben-den-Affen-uebersehen-4861122.htmlBild von Michael Schwarzenberger auf Pixabay [...] Read more...

Is it time to reassess our relationship with nature?7th August 2020Western societies tend to see nature and humanity as separate. But are there other ways of relating to the natural world?https://www.bbc.co.uk/ideas/videos/is-it-time-to-reassess-our-relationship-with-natur/p08l2xcbImage by Papa Smurf from Pixabay [...] Read more...

Tigermücken – kleine, stechfreudige Biester breiten sich aus23rd July 2020Wer kennt das nicht: Kaum hat man sich zu Bett begeben und das Licht ausgemacht, beginnt auch schon das große Summen am Ohr: Eine Mücke macht sich zum Angriff bereit. Aber was hat man zu erwarten, wenn es eine asiatische Tigermücke ist?https://rp-online.de/leben/gesundheit/asiatische-tigermuecke-stich-symptome-behandlung-infos-zur-muecke_aid-50057805#Tigermuecke_3Image by WikiImages from Pixabay [...] Read more...

Infiziert, aber anschließend keine Antikörper13th July 2020Tests finden bei vielen Menschen kurz nach einer Infektion mit dem neuen Coronavirus keine spezifischen Antikörper im Blut. Was heißt das für Herdenimmunität, Immunitätspass und die Entwicklung von Impfstoffen?https://www.spektrum.de/news/covid-19-infiziert-aber-nicht-immun/1749904?utm_source=pocket-newtab-global-de-DEImage by allinonemovie from Pixabay [...] Read more...

Four New Insights About the Coronavirus10th July 2020A look at what scientists have learned about how the virus takes hold in the body and where the risk of infection is highest.https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/06/podcasts/the-daily/coronavirus-science-indoor-infection.html?Image by Abhilash Jacob from Pixabay [...] Read more...

Suspected case of bubonic plague in China’s Inner Mongolia7th July 2020Authorities in the Chinese region of Inner Mongolia are on high alert after a suspected case of bubonic plague, the disease that caused the Black Death pandemic, was reported Sunday.https://edition.cnn.com/2020/07/06/asia/china-mongolia-bubonic-plague-intl-hnk-scli-scn/index.htmlImage by Igor Schubin from Pixabay [...] Read more...

China failed to share Covid-19 clues7th July 2020Report shows that virus’ closest ancestor was found in bats infecting a Chinese copper mine seven years ago.https://asiatimes.com/2020/07/china-failed-to-share-covid-19-clues/Image by Pete Linforth from Pixabay [...] Read more...

Coronavirus: What does Covid-19 do to the brain?4th July 2020Stroke, delirium, anxiety, confusion, fatigue – the list goes on. If you think Covid-19 is just a respiratory disease, think again.https://www.bbc.com/news/health-53081022Image by toubibe from Pixabay [...] Read more...

Can Covid Damage the Brain?28th June 2020For three months, Chelsea Alionar has struggled with fevers, headaches, dizziness and a brain fog so intense it feels like early dementia.https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/26/opinion/coronavirus-brain-damage-dementia.htmlImage by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay [...] Read more...

Der Lockdown trifft Nepal extrem hart30th May 2020Ein Verein aus München will in dem Land Frauen zu medizinischem Personal ausbilden, doch die Corona-Krise hat das Projekt vorerst gebremst.https://www.abendzeitung-muenchen.de/inhalt.az-interview-aktivistin-alexa-schaegner-der-lockdown-trifft-nepal-extrem-hart.51a09fb9-59eb-487c-874e-b0cbadbd57eb.htmlBildquelle: privat [...] Read more...

A city painted in purple19th May 2020Jacaranda flowers are in full bloom, heralding summer.https://kathmandupost.com/visual-stories/2020/05/18/a-city-painted-in-purpleimage source: pixabay [...] Read more...

Where government efforts have faltered, the people have come to the rescue4th May 2020For as long as Binda Pokharel can remember, food has been hard to come by. Sixteen-year-old Pokharel lives in…https://kathmandupost.com/national/2020/05/04/where-government-efforts-have-faltered-the-people-have-come-to-the-rescueBildquelle: Pixabay [...] Read more...

She’s been falsely accused of starting the pandemic. Her life has been turned upside down28th April 2020Maatje Benassi, a US Army reservist and mother of two, has become the target of conspiracy theorists who falsely place her at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, saying she brought the disease to China.https://edition.cnn.com/2020/04/27/tech/coronavirus-conspiracy-theory/index.htmlBildquelle: Pixabay [...] Read more...

Buddhist art: These ancient images are more timely than you think25th April 2020What was the Buddha’s great wisdom, and how do the artworks of the Buddhist tradition convey it to us today?https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/buddhist-art-images/index.htmlBildquelle: Pixabay [...] Read more...

Verschärft schmutzige Luft das Pandemie-Desaster?24th April 2020Ein Gerücht verdichtet sich zum Verdacht, je weiter das Coronavirus seine Kreise zieht. In vielen Pandemie-Hotspots mit hohen Feinstaubwerten ist die Covid-19-Sterblichkeit höher. An einen Zufall wollen einige Forscher nicht mehr glauben.https://www.faz.net/aktuell/wissen/medizin-ernaehrung/corona-krise-verschaerft-schmutzige-luft-das-pandemie-desaster-16728901.html?printPagedArticle=true#pageIndex_3Bildquelle: Pixabay [...] Read more...

Wie Sars-CoV-2 zu Multiorganversagen führt23rd April 2020Das neue Coronavirus tötet auf verschiedene Arten. Um in Zukunft mehr Leben retten zu können, müssen deshalb schnell einige Fragen beantwortet werden. Eine Erklärung, warum auch andere Organe außer der Lunge kollabieren, liefern jetzt Forscher aus Zürich.https://www.n-tv.de/wissen/Wie-Sars-CoV-2-zu-Multiorganversagen-fuehrt-article21728613.htmlBildquelle: Pixabay [...] Read more...

New Research Links Air Pollution to Higher Coronavirus Death Rates23rd April 2020Coronavirus patients in areas that had high levels of air pollution before the pandemic are more likely to die from the infection than patients in cleaner parts of the country, according to a new nationwide study that offers the first clear link between long-term exposure to pollution and Covid-19 death rates.https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/07/climate/air-pollution-coronavirus-covid.htmlBildquelle: Pixabay [...] Read more...

In the wake of lockdowns and supply chain disruptions, a potential food crisis looms12th April 2020Since Nepal relies almost entirely on imports of chemical fertilisers, any disruption to the supply chain could quickly escalate into a food crisis, say experts.https://kathmandupost.com/national/2020/04/11/in-the-wake-of-lockdowns-and-supply-chain-disruptions-a-potential-food-crisis-loomsBildquelle: Pixabay [...] Read more...

As Himalayas Warm, Nepal’s Climate Migrants Struggle to Survive10th April 2020Pushed out of their village by a drought and lack of food, a group of Nepalis are fighting to amplify the voices of those forced to relocate by the planet’s warming.https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/05/world/asia/nepal-himalayas-glacier-climate.html?fbclid=IwAR26ScT3f9Hh74vyCAk8qaEdxs5WBrpcUJKME6M2sf8ZXrzQjNbhJKj88gMBildquelle: Pixabay [...] Read more...

Coronavirus – Die Wucht der großen Zahl17th March 2020Der SZ-Artikel vom 10.03. verdeutlicht, wie schnell sich das Corona-Virus bei uns ausbreitet: Die Hochrechnung für Infizierte in Deutschland für den 24. März (also erst in einer Woche) lag bei 4.872. Tatsächlich sind es heute, am 16.03., schon über 7.100 Infizierte. Bei ungebremstem Wachstum wären also Mitte Mai sehr viel mehr als eine Million Menschen in Deutschland mit dem Virus infiziert. Deshalb ist es so wichtig, aktuell und mindestens die nächsten 2 Wochen zuhause zu bleiben bzw. alles Unnötige draußen zu vermeiden. Nur so hat das Gesundheitssystem die Chance, allen Patienten so gut wie möglich zu helfen. https://projekte.sueddeutsche.de/artikel/wissen/coronavirus-die-wucht-der-grossen-zahl-e575082/Bildquelle: Pixabay [...] Read more...

Put down that veggie burger. These farmers say their cows can solve the climate crisis7th March 2020Danie Slabbert points toward the cattle that brought his farm back to life. Down the slope ahead of him…https://edition.cnn.com/2020/03/06/africa/agriculture-regenerative-farming-climate-crisis-intl/index.html Bildquelle: Pixabay [...] Read more...

Former city health commissioner: Give local officials the tools to fight the virus7th March 2020America’s public health workforce is among the best in the world. But to me, reflecting on what it might be like leading a city’s response to this coronavirus outbreak, one thing is clear: https://edition.cnn.com/2020/03/04/opinions/coronavirus-local-public-health-challenges-el-sayed/index.htmlBildquelle: Pixabay [...] Read more...

What is coronavirus and what are the symptoms?26th February 2020A virus causing severe lung disease that started in China has spread to 27 other countries, including the UK. The coronavirus had infected 78,159 people in China as of 26 February, with 2,717 of them dying. What are the symptoms?https://www.bbc.com/news/health-51048366Bildquelle: Pixabay [...] Read more...

Wie lang Coronaviren auf Flächen überleben26th February 2020Coronaviren können bei Raumtemperatur bis zu neun Tage auf Oberflächen wie etwa Türklinken oder Krankenhausnachttischen überleben und infektiös bleiben. Das berichten Forschende aus Greifswald und Bochum und erklären, wie man solche Coronaviren inaktivieren bzw. reduzieren kann. https://www.lungenaerzte-im-netz.de/news-archiv/meldung/article/wie-lang-coronaviren-auf-flaechen-ueberleben/ [...] Read more...

Any amount of running linked to significantly lower risk of early death12th November 2019Substantial improvements in population health/longevity likely if more people took it up, say researchers.https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/11/191104190653.htm [...] Read more...

China approves seaweed-based Alzheimer’s drug9th November 2019Authorities in China have approved a drug for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, the first new medicine with the potential to treat the cognitive disorder in 17 years. https://edition.cnn.com/2019/11/03/health/china-alzheimers-drug-intl-hnk-scli/index.html [...] Read more...

Flights diverted as New Delhi chokes on heavy pollution5th November 2019Flights to and from New Delhi’s international airport were delayed and diverted on Sunday as pollution reached “unbearable” levels, leaving the Indian capital blanketed with heavy smog. https://edition.cnn.com/2019/11/03/india/delhi-flights-pollution-intl-scli/index.html [...] Read more...

Yoga teachers ‘risking serious hip problems’4th November 2019Yoga’s popularity does not look like it will wane any time soon. Its physical benefits for flexibility and balance, as well as its…..https://www.bbc.com/news/health-50181155 [...] Read more...

Potentially fatal tick-borne infection found for first time in UK29th October 2019A potentially fatal infection spread by ticks has been detected for the first time in the UK, according to health authorities. https://edition.cnn.com/2019/10/29/health/tick-borne-encephalitis-uk-scli-intl/index.html [...] Read more...

Vaginal birth and Caesarean: Differences in babies’ bacteria25th September 2019Babies born by Caesarean section have dramatically different gut bacteria to those born vaginally, according to the largest study in the field. https://www.bbc.com/news/health-49740735 [...] Read more...

Microplastics in water pose ‘no apparent health risk’24th August 2019Microplastics in drinking water do not appear to pose a health risk at current levels, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). https://www.bbc.com/news/health-49430038 [...] Read more...

Warnings after woman is burned by ‘vagina steaming’8th August 2019Gynaecologists are warning of the potential risks of vaginal steaming after it emerged a Canadian woman burned herself attempting one.https://www.bbc.com/news/health-49278279 [...] Read more...

Drug-resistant superbug spreading in Europe’s hospitals6th August 2019Superbugs resistant to emergency antibiotics are spreading in hospitals, a Europe-wide study shows. https://www.bbc.com/news/health-49132425 [...] Read more...

Petition: Verbot des 5G-Netzes im Freistaat Bayern16th July 2019Bei 5G kommen weit höhere Frequenzen als bei bisherigen Mobilfunkstandards zum Einsatz. Die Auswirkungen dieser hochfrequenten Strahlung…https://www.openpetition.de/petition/online/verbot-des-5g-netzes-im-freistaat-bayern [...] Read more...

Floods and landslides kill more than 100 people in Nepal, India and Bangladesh16th July 2019More than 100 people have died and tens of thousands have been displaced after torrential monsoon rains triggered floods and landslides across Nepal and parts of South Asia. https://edition.cnn.com/2019/07/15/asia/nepal-monsoon-deaths-intl-hnk/index.html [...] Read more...

Adding 1 billion hectares of forest could help check global warming6th July 2019A new analysis finds that adding nearly 1 billion additional hectares of forest could remove two-thirds of the roughly 300 gigatons of carbon humans have added to the atmosphere since the 1800s. https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2019/07/adding-1-billion-hectares-forest-could-help-check-global-warming [...] Read more...

Toxic processionary caterpillar plague spreads across Europe5th July 2019Germany and the Netherlands are battling many infestations of oak processionary caterpillars, whose tiny toxic hairs can trigger allergic reactions and skin irritation. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-48880468 [...] Read more...

You could be swallowing a credit card’s weight in plastic every week14th June 2019Globally, we are ingesting an average of 5 grams of plastic every week, the equivalent of a credit card, a new study suggests. https://edition.cnn.com/2019/06/11/health/microplastics-ingestion-wwf-study-scn-intl/index.html [...] Read more...

If you drink bottled water, you could double how many microplastic particles you ingest7th June 2019Every day we are ingesting tiny, often microscopic pieces of plastic — “microplastics” — with our food, beverages and with the very air we breathe. https://edition.cnn.com/2019/06/05/health/microplastic-particle-ingestion-study/index.html [...] Read more...

Mount Everest: 11 tonnes of rubbish cleared6th June 2019A clean-up expedition to Mount Everest has removed 11 tonnes (11,000 kilos) of rubbish and four dead bodies from the world’s highest mountain. https://www.bbc.com/news/av/entertainment-arts-48537398/mount-everest-11-tonnes-of-rubbish-cleared [...] Read more...

Mount Everest: Climbers having to wait their turn to reach summit1st June 2019Have a look at this picture of climbers waiting their turn to reach the summit of the tallest mountain in the world, Mount Everest. https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/48393404 [...] Read more...

Surprising research result: All immature cells can develop into stem cells23rd May 2019A new study challenges traditional knowledge of stem cell development.https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/05/190516101445.htm [...] Read more...

Scientists unveil ‘3D-printed heart’ using human tissue16th April 2019Israeli scientists say they have created the world’s first 3D-printed heart using human tissue. https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-middle-east-47940619/israeli-scientists-print-3d-heart-using-human-tissue [...] Read more...

Mongolia: A toxic warning to the world14th April 2019All over the world cities are grappling with apocalyptic air pollution but the capital of Mongolia is suffering from some of the worst in the world. VIDEO: https://www.bbc.com/news/av/science-environment-47673327/mongolia-a-toxic-warning-to-the-world [...] Read more...

Polar express: magnetic north pole speeds towards Russia8th April 2019Something’s up in the Arctic: the north magnetic pole is on the move. But rather than drifting around aimlessly as it has for centuries, the pole has picked up speed and is heading fast for Siberia. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/feb/05/magnetic-north-pole-moving-pretty-fast-towards-russiaVideo on CNN:https://edition.cnn.com/2019/02/05/health/north-pole-magnetic-moving-russia-scli-intl/index.htmlImage source found on Wikipediahttps://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Magnetosphere_rendition.jpg Sourcehttp://sec.gsfc.nasa.gov/popscise.jpgAuthorNASA [...] Read more...

Earth’s Inconstant Magnetic Field8th April 2019Our planet’s magnetic field is in a constant state of change, say researchers who are beginning to understand how it behaves and why.https://www.nasa.gov/vision/earth/lookingatearth/29dec_magneticfield.html [...] Read more...

Earth’s Magnetic Field and Wandering Poles8th April 2019Imagine a bar magnet inside Earth, more or less aligned with the axis, where the ends of that magnet. . .https://www.livescience.com/64930-earths-magenetic-field.html Earth’s magnetic field creates a ‘bubble’ around Earth that helps protect our planet from . . .https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/4141 The World Magnetic Model News you can find here:https://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/geomag/WMM/DoDWMM.shtml [...] Read more...

What we aren’t eating is killing us, global study finds5th April 2019Which risk factor is responsible for more deaths around the world than any other? https://edition.cnn.com/2019/04/03/health/diet-global-deaths-study/ [...] Read more...

Weedkiller glyphosate a ‘substantial’ cancer factor21st March 2019A US jury has found that one of the world’s most widely-used weedkillers was a “substantial factor” in causing a man’s cancer. https://www.bbc.com/news/business-47633086 [...] Read more...

5G Is The “Stupidest Idea In The History of The World”20th February 2019Martin L. Pall, PhD and Professor Emeritus of Biochemistry and Basic Medical Sciences at Washington State University outlines in a new report the many health risks associated with 5G technology and wireless radiation in general. https://www.collective-evolution.com/2019/02/19/5g-is-the-stupidest-idea-in-the-history-of-the-world-washington-state-biochemistrymedical-science-prof/ [...] Read more...

Stop 5G Netzausbau14th February 2019Petition zum Stopp des Netzausbaus, bis ein unabhängiges Expertengremium dazu angehört wurde. https://www.change.org/p/bundesnetzagentur-stop-5g-netzausbau [...] Read more...

Volksbegehren Artenvielfalt – Rettet die Bienen2nd February 2019Noch bis zum 13.02.2019 kann man sich im Rathaus in die Liste eintragen.Hier gibt es alle Infos:https://volksbegehren-artenvielfalt.de/ [...] Read more...

The lifesaving food 90% aren’t eating enough of11th January 2019If I offered you a superfood that would make you live longer, would you be interested? https://www.bbc.com/news/health-46827426 [...] Read more...

Chronic fatigue syndrome may be due to an overactive immune system18th December 2018UK researchers found that an exaggerated immune response can trigger long-lasting fatigue, suggesting this is how the condition — also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis or ME — begins. https://edition.cnn.com/2018/12/17/health/chronic-fatigue-syndrome-immune-system-trigger-study-intl/index.html?no-st=1545099054 [...] Read more...

Five-minute neck scan can spot dementia 10 years earlier17th November 2018A five-minute neck scan could predict a person’s risk of developing dementia a full decade before symptoms emerge, researchers have said. https://edition.cnn.com/2018/11/12/health/dementia-blood-vessels-study-scli-intl/index.html [...] Read more...

‘Remarkable’ decline in fertility rates10th November 2018There has been a remarkable global decline in the number of children women are having, say researchers. https://www.bbc.com/news/health-46118103 [...] Read more...

Verfehlung des 1,5-Grad-Ziels gefährdet Deutschlands Küsten9th November 2018Der Weltklimarat warnt in seinem neuen Sonderbericht vor dramatischen, unumkehrbaren Folgen, sollte die Erderwärmung auf über 1,5 Grad ansteigen. Auch an Deutschlands Küsten wären mehrere Millionen Menschen von verheerenden Überflutungen betroffen. https://www.energiezukunft.eu/klimawandel/verfehlung-des-15-grad-ziels-gefaehrdet-deutschlands-kuesten/ [...] Read more...

Never exercise at rush hour: six ways to avoid air pollution9th November 2018The filthy air of our towns and cities is increasingly linked to adult ill health and poor development in children. But there are steps we can take to mitigate its effects. https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/oct/08/never-exercise-at-rush-hour-six-ways-to-avoid-air-pollution [...] Read more...

Parkinson’s disease ‘may’ start in gut8th November 2018The brain disease Parkinson’s may actually start in the depths of the digestive system, US scientists say. https://www.bbc.com/news/health-46050744 [...] Read more...

Meet Sophia: The robot who laughs, smiles and frowns just like us1st November 2018Sophia, a robot whose widespread appeal lies not in big, dramatic actions (her torso is often fixed to a rolling base), but rather an unsettling human-like appearance, compounded with the complex ability to express emotions. https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/sophia-robot-artificial-intelligence-smart-creativity/index.html [...] Read more...

The food supplement that ruined my liver31st October 2018Jim McCants took green tea capsules in a drive to get healthy in middle age. His doctors now say they left him needing an urgent liver transplant, writes the BBC’s Tristan Quinn. https://www.bbc.com/news/stories-45971416 [...] Read more...

Slow down and live long with the ancient practice of qigong29th September 2018Among the skyscrapers of Hong Kong, eight senior citizens gather at the Happy Valley Recreation grounds in the Wan Chai district. It’s time for their weekly class in qigong, an ancient Chinese mind-body practice similar to tai chi. https://edition.cnn.com/2018/08/29/health/live-longer-qigong-health-benefits-intl/index.html [...] Read more...

Is air pollution tied to higher dementia risk?29th September 2018Scientists have long known that breathing dirty air can be bad for your health, including your brain health. Now, a study, published in the medical journal BMJ Open on Tuesday, weighs just how much exposure to high amounts of air and noise pollution could be linked with an increased risk of dementia. https://edition.cnn.com/2018/09/18/health/dementia-air-pollution-study/index.html [...] Read more...

How uncontrolled inflammation leads to brain cell loss29th September 2018In a study of inflammation mechanisms in the brain, researchers from the University of Bonn in Germany have identified how, as we get older, a vicious cycle of poorly regulated inflammatory responses leads to the loss of brain cells. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322989.php [...] Read more...

Flying insects could carry microplastics through air29th September 2018Flying insects are contaminating new environments by eating microplastics in polluted waters and carrying them through the air, a new study has found. https://edition.cnn.com/2018/09/19/health/microplastics-flying-insects-intl/index.html [...] Read more...

Low testosterone, or ‘male menopause,’ no longer just for older men21st September 2018In my practice, I’ve noticed that an increasing number of younger guys are complaining of sexual concerns, such as diminished libido and erectile problems, more commonly seen in older men. https://edition.cnn.com/2018/09/19/health/male-menopause-sex-kerner/index.html [...] Read more...

Marine plastic: Hundreds of fragments in dead seabirds20th September 2018New footage of the devastating impact of plastic pollution on wildlife has been captured by a BBC team. https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-44579422 Bild-Quelle: Ingrid Taylar, flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/taylar/31652153502 [...] Read more...

‘It sucked’: Eight women open up about being on the pill2nd September 2018‘I was feeling really sad’. ‘Horrible anxiety attacks’. ‘Insane migraines’. Eight women open up about the side effects they experienced on the birth control pill. http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20180823-women-speak-about-side-effects-of-the-birth-control-pill [...] Read more...

Global insurers threaten to stop cover for tourists2nd September 2018Recently revealed insurance scams involving bogus helicopter rescues and hospital treatment of tourists have rocked the tourism industry and embarrassed the government of Nepal. http://kathmandupost.ekantipur.com/news/2018-08-23/global-insurers-threaten-to-stop-cover-for-tourists.html [...] Read more...

Measles cases hit record high in Europe2nd September 2018More than 41,000 people have been infected in the first six months of 2018, leading to 37 deaths. https://www.bbc.com/news/health-45246049 Bildquelle: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Rubeola2.jpg Urheber: Danvasilis [...] Read more...

Mitochondrial Energetics and Therapeutics2nd September 2018Mitochondrial dysfunction has been linked to a wide range of degenerative and metabolic diseases, cancer, and aging. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3245719/ Bildquelle: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Datei:Peroxisom.svg Urheber: Peroxisom.png: Der ursprünglich hochladende Benutzer war Juergen Bode in der Wikipedia auf Deutsch derivative work: Jiver [...] Read more...

Why stealthy viruses are making you ill23rd August 2018A trick used by viruses to make us sick – “stealth spheres” – has been discovered by scientists. https://www.bbc.com/news/health-45114842 [...] Read more...

Nepali scientist returns to pinpoint hazards of dirty air23rd August 2018Clean up Kathmandu: A Nepali scientist returns home to solve the problem of air pollution. https://www.nepalitimes.com/here-now/nepali-scientist-returns-to-pinpoint-hazards-of-dirty-air/ [...] Read more...

HPV: The gender-neutral killer in need of prevention among men7th August 2018High-risk types of HPV can develop into things like genital warts and cancer. Girls in the UK are routinely offered the vaccine, but experts have debated whether boys need it. https://edition.cnn.com/2018/07/23/health/hpv-boys-girls-vaccine-debate-intl/index.html [...] Read more...

‘Melting road’ damages cars in Australia5th July 2018Melting bitumen has forced drivers in Australia to abandon their vehicles after the tyres became coated with tar. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-44720166 [...] Read more...

Greater levels of vitamin D associated with decreasing risk of breast cancer4th July 2018Researchers suggest higher levels of vitamin D are associated with decreasing risk of breast cancer. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/06/180615154523.htm [...] Read more...

Why all men ‘should be concerned about declining testosterone’4th July 2018There is a strong link between men’s low levels of testosterone and having two or more chronic diseases such as arthritis, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes — even in the under-40s. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321564.php [...] Read more...

The New Frontier of Doping Will Modify Athletes’ DNA17th June 2018https://edition.cnn.com/2018/04/13/health/athletes-gene-editing-doping-sport-intl/index.html [...] Read more...

Better orgasms and no leaks: Tips for a strong pelvic floor7th June 2018“I had had three kids and was a bit leaky,” says Elaine Miller. Her experience is very common, so now she teaches others how to strengthen their pelvic floor muscles. https://www.bbc.com/news/av/stories-44330578/better-orgasms-and-no-leaks-tips-for-a-strong-pelvic-floor Photo: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Gray407.png Sorce: Henry Gray (1918) Anatomy of the Human Body Bartleby.com: Gray’s Anatomy, Plate 407 [...] Read more...

When the world sang with whales22nd May 2018In 1967, an American biologist began listening to sounds from the ocean that he found both spectacular and beautiful. It was the sound of whales. http://www.bbc.com/news/av/stories-42267618/when-the-world-sang-with-whales [...] Read more...

Dietary supplement shows promise for reversing cardiovascular aging21st May 2018A novel nutraceutical called nicotinomide riboside has been found to kick-start the same biological pathways as calorie restriction does, and boost arterial health in people with mild hypertension. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/03/180329083313.htm [...] Read more...

Record concentration of microplastics found in Arctic13th May 2018Record levels of microplastics have been found trapped inside sea ice floating in the Arctic. https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-43879389 [...] Read more...

The doctor who really feels his patients’ pain28th April 2018For Dr Joel Salinas, music creates colours, numbers have personalities and another person’s pain feels almost like his own. He thought that was how everyone experienced the world – until he went to medical school. http://www.bbc.com/news/stories-43572639 [...] Read more...

Menopause May Speed Up Aging28th April 2018For women, menopause is a natural part of getting older, but it may also speed up the aging process, a new study finds. https://www.livescience.com/55536-menopause-aging.html [...] Read more...

Ice-free Arctic summers could hinge on small climate warming range28th April 2018A range of less than one degree Fahrenheit (or half a degree Celsius) of climate warming over the next century could make all the difference when it comes to the probability of future ice-free summers in the Arctic, new research shows. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/04/180402110733.htm [...] Read more...

Smog as art? Sample the world’s most polluted cities’ dirty air28th April 2018Experience the effects of contaminated air from the world’s most polluted cities — then breathe easy in Norway, in this insightful installation by artist Michael Pinsky. https://www.cnet.com/news/smog-as-art-pods-installation-simulates-air-pollution/ [...] Read more...