HealthResearchers suspect that a sedentary lifestyle and antibiotic use may be behind the increase.
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Just a few puffs are enough – how quickly vaping damages the lungs
HealthE-cigarettes with nicotine are not a harmless alternative to cigarettes, researchers at Uppsala University, Sweden, conclude.
Obesity the most common risk factor for heart attack among Swedes
HealthIt has surpassed smoking as the most common risk factor among young adults.
Doctor testifies about vaccine injuries in US Senate hearing
HealthThe experienced American anesthesiologist Dr. Robert Sullivan testified about how he developed a life-threatening lung disease after COVID-19 vaccination.
Study: Pfizer’s covid vaccine may cause eye damage
HealthAccording to the study, the covid vaccine may cause the cornea to thicken and reduce the number of important cells that keep vision clear.
Foods you shouldn’t keep past their “best before” dates
HealthSight, smell and taste are not always sufficient as guidance.
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Pharmaceutical giant’s top researcher on covid vaccine: “Nothing was safe and effective”
Health"Do you have any idea the lack of research that was done on those products?" asks the pharmaceutical giant's researcher in front of a hidden camera.
Social media feeds young people junk food ads
HealthTikTok stands out – up to 26 food ads per hour.
FUTO – the obvious choice for privacy-friendly voice and text input on mobile devices
TechDitch Google's input apps and keep what you type and speak private on your phone.
Young dog owners’ lifestyles negatively affect their dogs
HealthStress and obesity spread to pets - and many dogs don't get the care they need either.
Use of obesity drugs surges in Finland
HealthLast year, 75 000 Finns used medicines for weight loss or obesity treatment - an eleven-fold increase in just five years.
Good fitness may prevent dementia
HealthLinked to better cognitive function, according to a study at Karolinska Institutet.
Ultra-processed food may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease
HealthSugar-sweetened beverages stand out in particular as a negative health factor in the Lund University study.
Sauerkraut may help your stomach
HealthProtects the intestinal lining from inflammation, according to an American study.
After the shots – now the COVID vaccine is headed for the lungs
HealthAeroVax is now being tested with government funding in Canada.
Young Swedes consume too much sugar
Health7 out of 10 consume more than the recommended maximum intake, according to a thesis at the University of Gothenburg.
Future of EU-wide PFAS ban remains unclear
Health"The tragedy is that there is no way to get rid of PFAS already in the body. This is the asbestos of our generation", says documentary filmmaker and activist Camille Étienne.
Organic Maps – the map app that doesn’t map you
TechTired of Google Maps tracking you? Here's the free alternative that lets you navigate completely offline!
More young Swedes poisoning themselves with over-the-counter medications
Health"Paracetamol is by far the most commonly used drug in suicidal and self-injurious acts", confirms the Swedish Poisons Information Center.
Iron deficiency common among Swedish high school girls
HealthThe risk of iron deficiency was higher among vegetarians and vegans, according to a study from Lund University.
Omega-3 found to slow down biological aging
HealthClear and strong effect across all age groups, according to a comprehensive international study.
Sweden to abolish burnout diagnosis under new WHO guidelines
Health“This change puts the clinical picture on the table and forces us to act and think differently", says researcher and psychologist Elin Lindsäter.
Mental health crisis deepens in Swedish schools
HealthDeaths from substance abuse and suicide have also increased among young people.
Birth control pills can double the risk of heart attack
HealthIncreased risk of blood clots in the brain and heart, according to a Danish study.
Mobile phone addiction fuels anxiety among young adults
Health“Experiencing dependency on their phone in a way that gives rise to negative emotions", researchers note.
Over the counter eye drops consist of 100 percent PFAS
HealthEvo Tears products are sold over the counter in several countries, including Sweden.
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