Veggies suffer more health problems say Graz researchers

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Vegetarians are more likely to suffer from allergies, cancer and mental problems including depression and phobias. The wide-ranging study on diet and health was carried out by the Institute for Social Medicine and Epidemiology (IFES) at the Medical University (Med-Uni) in Graz, Austria. Study coordinator and epidemiologist Nathalie Burkert said that it had been a […]

Experts recommend considering breast amputation well

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Experts from Salzburg warn against the radical step of a breast amputation. The debate started last week, when Hollywood Star Angelina Jolie announced that she had her breasts removed out of fear of breast cancer. The debate about breast amputations was the topic of last week. Due to a congenital mutation, Angelina Jolie was at […]

Start for a new mobile children hospice

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The mobile hospice “Momo” is now offering free treatment for incurably ill children and their families. It is the third care establishment of its kind. The project also depends on donations. Up to 800 children in Vienna and area are considered to be incurably ill. Two care establishments have taken care of them so far. […]

Immense breast cancer awareness in Austria

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A vast majority of Austrian women are undergoing preventive breast cancer screening, according to a new study.German technology and health sector company Siemens AG found that 82 per cent of women living in Austria have seen doctors for such treatments. The firm, which interviewed over 4,000 women aged between 25 and 65 in eight countries, […]

Eight in 10 cancer kids cured

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Nearly 80 per cent of children suffering from cancer in Austria nowadays make a full recovery, it has been announced.An Austrian Children’s Cancer Charity (Österreichische Kinder-Krebs-Hilfe) said today (Mon) that 80 per cent of Austrian kids suffering from different forms of the disease 40 year ago died. The statistic has now been turned on its […]

One in three breast cancer deaths aged between 50 and 69

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Almost every third woman who dies from breast cancer is aged between 50 and 69, new figures show.State agency Statistik Austria announced today (Tues) that 510 of the 1,594 women who passed away from breast cancer in Austria last year were members of the high risk group of people at the age from 50 to […]

Hartlauer reveals expansion plans

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Robert Hartlauer, head of eye wear and electronic goods specialist Hartlauer, has presented plans to open up to 30 new shops.Hartlauer said today (Tues) the firm’s concept is to increase its number of branches from the current 160 to between 180 and 190. A new shop opened in the Vorarlberg town of Rankweil only last […]

Pink Ribbon Tour to raise breast cancer awareness

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A new awareness breast cancer initiative has been launched as around 5,000 women develop the disease in Austria every year.Peter Fritsch of the Tyrolean department of the Austrian Cancer Society (Österreichische Krebshilfe) announced today (Thurs): “Around one in eight women suffer from breast cancer.”Fritsch explained around 200 sufferers were undergoing radiation therapy at the Klinik […]

Ex-Wacker star Grüner dies from cancer

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Former Wacker Innsbruck captain Theo Grüner lost a long battle against cancer yesterday (Tues).Officials at the Austrian Bundesliga club announced today the ex-midfielder passed away at Innsbruck’s University Clinic yesterday afternoon at the age of 33.Grüner, who joined the club from Austria Lustenau in 2003, had to retire from professional football after being diagnosed with […]

Cancer sufferer ‘beaten senseless by policeman’

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A cancer-suffering Viennese claims he suffered serious injuries when he was beaten up by a policeman after complaining about an unjust parking ticket.The man’s lawyer Marcus Januschke said today (Thurs) his client was attacked by an officer outside a station in Vienna-Floridsdorf.”The assault occurred out of the blue,” Januschke claimed, adding that fresh post-surgery had […]