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.
Survey: Students’ Health Worsens
Some 21% of students in the summer semester of 2023 said their education was impacted by one or more health impairments.
Romanian Animal Transporter Stopped at Border Crossing
The animals were intended to be handed over to their new owners at various rest stops.
Five Years Later: Austrian Experts Reflect on COVID-19 Lessons
Despite advancements in immunity through vaccinations and natural infections, both experts stress the importance of vigilance for high-risk groups.
Medication Analysis Cuts Drug Problems by 70% in Austria
Pharmacy reviews could reduce medication problems by 70%, meaning pharmacies in Austria could soon help solve these issues.