http://medicalxpress.com/ en-us Medical Xpress provides the latest news from Norwegian Institute of Public Health Four of the Nordic countries (Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway) have detected more hepatitis A cases than usual among people who did not travel abroad during the incubation period before they became ill (domestic infection). Frozen berries may be the source of infection. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-04-common-source-hepatitis-nordic-countries.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Wed, 17 Apr 2013 08:16:51 EST news285405403 The amount of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) that mothers had in their blood during pregnancy affected their sons' semen quality at 20 years old. These findings appear in a recent study from Aarhus University Hospital, Denmark, in which the Norwegian Institute of Public Health participated. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-03-environmental-contaminants-sperm.html Health Wed, 20 Mar 2013 06:00:03 EST news282977051 An international team of scientific experts has expressed great concern about the effect of increasing exposure of humans and animals to hormone-disrupting substances. This comes in a new report commissioned by the UN Environment Programme and the World Health Organization. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-02-hormone-disrupting-chemicals.html Health Wed, 20 Feb 2013 07:36:48 EST news280568200 Women who took folic acid supplements in early pregnancy almost halved the risk of having a child with autism. Beginning to take folic acid supplements later in pregnancy did not reduce the risk. This is shown in new findings from the ABC Study and Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study published in the Journal of The American Medical Association (JAMA). http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-02-autism-folic-acid-supplements-pregnancy.html Autism spectrum disorders Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:30:09 EST news279906346 Spending many hours in centre-based child care does not lead to more aggression and disobedience in children, according to a new study using data from the Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study (MoBa). http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-01-centre-based-child-hours-aggression-disobedience.html Pediatrics Tue, 29 Jan 2013 08:39:28 EST news278671160 (Medical Xpress)—Caesarean section increases the risk of persistent pelvic girdle pain after delivery compared with vaginal delivery, according to a new study from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-01-vaginal-delivery-safest-option-women.html Obstetrics & gynaecology Thu, 17 Jan 2013 06:12:51 EST news277625561 The 2012-2013 influenza season in Norway is emerging and above the epidemic threshold. The activity at the moment is of medium intensity. The three different influenza viruses that are circulating are all covered by the seasonal influenza vaccine. People with risk factors are advised to take the seasonal influenza vaccine. There are no changes in the risk groups. The situation is being continuously monitored and recommendations may change if required. So far most confirmed cases are A (H1N1) (swine influenza) and influenza B viruses, with fewer A (H3N2), but the picture may change during the winter. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-01-influenza-norway.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Fri, 04 Jan 2013 06:30:36 EST news276503427 Low levels of acrylamide in maternal blood give better foetal growth according to two recent studies from the Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study (MoBa). Most acrylamide intake comes from heat-treated food but it can also be found in tobacco smoke and in the environment. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-12-growth-acrylamide.html Health Thu, 20 Dec 2012 06:56:12 EST news275208961 Triclosan - an antibacterial chemical found in toothpaste and other products - can contribute to an increased risk of allergy development in children. This comes from the Norwegian Environment and Childhood Asthma Study, in which the Norwegian Institute of Public Health is involved. Similar results are reported in the USA. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-11-triclosan-cosmetics-personal-products-allergy.html Immunology Wed, 14 Nov 2012 06:26:21 EST news272096769 (Medical Xpress)—Vulnerability to major depression is linked with how satisfied we are with our lives. This association is largely due to genes. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-10-genes-depression-life-satisfaction.html Psychology & Psychiatry Thu, 25 Oct 2012 10:10:41 EST news270378572 Car accidents are the main cause of serious injury and death among children in Norway. A new study from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health shows that 37 per cent of all children under 16 years are incorrectly restrained in the car. 23 per cent of children are so poorly restrained that a collision would have very serious consequences. The study results were presented at a seminar on traffic accidents in Oslo on 8th October. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-10-child-incorrectly-restrained-cars-european.html Health Mon, 08 Oct 2012 12:52:38 EST news268919539 (Medical Xpress)—A new twin study from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health shows that the heritability of avoidant and dependent personality disorder traits might be higher than previously reported. People with avoidant personality disorder are often anxious in the company of others, while people with dependent personality disorder feel more secure. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-09-heritability-personality-disorder-traits.html Psychology & Psychiatry Mon, 24 Sep 2012 10:34:16 EST news267701649 There is no scientific evidence that low-level electromagnetic field exposure from mobile phones and other transmitting devices causes adverse health effects, according to a report presented by a Norwegian /Swedish Expert Committee. In addition, the Committee provides advice to authorities about risk management and regulatory practice. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-09-mobile-wireless-networks-evidence-health.html Health Thu, 13 Sep 2012 10:31:52 EST news266751100 Sweetened (sugar-sweetened and artificially-sweetened) drinks may be linked to preterm birth, according to a recent joint study between Norwegian and Swedish researchers. It is important to prevent preterm birth since it may lead to early death, diseases in infancy and childhood as well as long-term disability. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-08-sweetened-soft-linked-preterm-birth.html Health Thu, 30 Aug 2012 13:35:43 EST news265552477 Long-term methadone treatment can cause changes in the brain, according to recent studies from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health. The results show that treatment may affect the nerve cells in the brain. The studies follow on from previous studies where methadone was seen to affect cognitive functioning, such as learning and memory. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-08-long-term-methadone-treatment-affect-nerve.html Medications Wed, 15 Aug 2012 11:20:01 EST news264247633