Study: Longer Parental Leave Increases Smoking Among Mothers
Longer parental leave linked to increased smoking among mothers, especially without partner support, new study finds.
Austria Lacks 5.000 Blood Units, Young Donors Needed
Austria is short over 5,000 blood units this summer. The Austrian Red Cross and Defense Ministry launch 135 drives—young donors urgently needed.
VKI Test: Only 2 of 13 Men’s Antiperspirants Rated “Good”
VKI/Stiftung Warentest test finds only 2 of 13 men’s antiperspirants “good”; many contain hard-to-biodegrade chemicals and endocrine disruptors.
Tyrol Study Links Diabetes Family History to 5-Year Earlier Onset
Family history of type 2 diabetes brings diagnosis 5 years earlier, boosts neuropathy risk by 41%, and sharply raises men’s cardiovascular complications.
One in Three Austrian Births Now by Caesarean
Austria’s C-section rate climbs from 12.4% (1995) to 32.5% in 2024 as maternal age rises; regional rates range from 27.8 % to 38.2%.
Austrian Health Spending Jumps 8% to €57 Billion in 2024
Austria’s health spending rose 8% to €57 billion in 2024, reaching 11.8% of GDP. Public outlays grew 7.5%, private costs jumped 9.8%.
Vienna Study: Rapid Weight Loss Heals DNA Harm
New studies reveal that significant weight loss—even post-bariatric surgery—reduces obesity-induced DNA damage, offering hope for lower cancer risk.
Digital Media Addiction Inquiries Jump 71% for Austrian Youth
Rat auf Draht logged 857 youth addiction calls in 2024: nicotine up 24%, screen addiction up 71%, alcohol down.
Grace Period to July 12 as Ukrainian Refugee Coverage Ended
Mandatory health insurance for Ukrainian displaced in Austria expired May 31, with a grace period until July 12; basic care and employed Ukrainians stay covered.
World No Tobacco Day: 1.5 Million Austrians Smoke Daily
1.5 million Austrians (21 %) smoke daily; ÖGK warns flavored tobacco products target youth and promotes free six-week quit courses on World No Tobacco Day.