Austria Faces Longer, More Intense Pollen Season
Climate change is making Austria’s pollen season longer and more intense.
Study: Lower Screen Time Leads to Better Sleep and Lower Stress
Limiting smartphone use for just three weeks improves mental health, reducing stress and depressive symptoms, but benefits fade when usage increases again.
1.7% of Austrian Patients Continue Opioids After Surgery
Opioids are potent pain medications, but prolonged use carries a high risk of dependence.
Vienna Hospitals to Get €3.3bn Upgrade as Patient Numbers Rise
Outpatient clinics saw a 5.7% increase in patients last year, reaching 5.2 million, while inpatient admissions rose by 3.3% to 243,636.
Austria’s Thermal Spas Draw 8.6 Million Visitors in 2024
Visitor numbers rose in most regions, led by Tyrol, Upper Austria, and Styria, while Lower Austria and Vienna saw declines.
Sugary Drink Tax Would Improve Public Health
In Austria, one in four girls and one in three boys are overweight or obese.
Health Ministry Proposes Ban on Nicotine Pouches for Under-18s
The sale of nicotine pouches is already restricted to over-18s in Styria, Salzburg, Upper Austria and Tyrol.
Call for More Support for Cancer Patients in Austria
The newly released Austrian Cancer Report 2024 highlights the growing challenges faced by cancer patients, especially those in work.
72% of Young People in Austria Want Better Sex Education
The Gender Health Report builds on the 2022 Women’s Health Report and calls for comprehensive sex education for all age groups.
ÖGK Offers Free Courses to Help People Quit Smoking
The six-week programmes, available online or in person, aim to help participants break their addiction to cigarettes, vapes and other tobacco or nicotine products.
