HealthLast year, 75 000 Finns used medicines for weight loss or obesity treatment - an eleven-fold increase in just five years.
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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.
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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.
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.
Chilli: easy to grow and packed with vitamin C
HealthChilli peppers are slow growing but relatively easy to sow and grow at home on the windowsill.
Tuna to be made less toxic with new packaging method
Health“The beauty of this type of packaging is that it is active while the product is on the shelf. No extra production steps would be needed".
The overlooked health benefits of cranberries
HealthSupports gut health by promoting good bacteria and helps combat urinary tract infections.
Six-fold increase in autism diagnoses among Swedish girls
HealthLast year, around 155,000 people aged 2-64 were diagnosed with autism, which is about 2% of the Swedish population.
Chemical levels vary widely among Swedish youth
HealthA new study shows that gender, place of birth and place of residence affect the levels of chemicals in Swedish adolescents.
Mel Gibson: “My friends were cured of cancer with Ivermectin and Fenbendazole”
HealthDuring a conversation with Joe Rogan, Mel Gibson talked about his friends who, according to him, were cured of stage four cancer.
Finnish cancer expert: Put warning labels on alcohol
Health“In Finland, alcohol causes 2,100 cases of cancer a year, 500 of which result in death", explains Chief Medical Officer Eeva Ollila.
Danish study: Cow’s milk healthier than plant-based
HealthContains more protein and less sugar.
Swedish study: Difficult pregnancy linked to having fewer children
HealthSevere complications in a first pregnancy lower the likelihood of having more children, Karolinska Institutet researchers find.
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