Health
Vitamin D reduces mortality
A normal intake of vitamin D can reduce the risk of death substantially in people with cardiovascular disease, a Norwegian study shows.
Mar 1, 2018
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Health
Nordic countries: Highest in gender equality and intimate partner violence against women
The Nordic countries are the most gender equal nations in the world, but at the same time, they also have a disproportionately high rate of intimate partner violence (IPV) against women. This is perplexing because logically ...
Jun 7, 2016
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Diabetes
Maternal overweight and obesity increases risk of type 1 diabetes in children when neither parent has diabetes
A study of more than 1.2 million children in Sweden has concluded that children of parents with any type of diabetes are more likely to develop type 1 diabetes (T1D), and that maternal overweight and obesity increases the ...
Apr 27, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Association between parental time pressure and mental health problems among children
A doctor's thesis at Sahlgrenska Academy has found that children whose parents experience time pressure are more likely to have mental health problems.
Jan 27, 2015
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Diabetes
Mediterranean diet without breakfast the best choice for diabetics, new study says
For patients with diabetes, it is better to eat a single large meal than several smaller meals throughout the day. This is the result of a current dietary study at Linköping University in Sweden.
Nov 29, 2013
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Health
Extensive use of fluorinated substances with potential harmful effects
More and more scientific studies indicate that perfluorinated substances are carcinogenic or otherwise hazardous to health. In the Nordic countries, new per- and polyfluorinated substances are used to replace the known harmful ...
Oct 24, 2013
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Cultural understanding can support a feeling of security for Greenlandic families
Greenlandic families expecting a baby, often feel safest when care supports cultural elements such as being near to family, home environment and local traditions. Culturally sensitive maternity care, lessens the risk of non-compliance ...
May 13, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Alternative medicine use by MS patients mapped
A major Nordic research project involving researchers from the University of Copenhagen has, for the first time ever, mapped the use of alternative treatment among multiple sclerosis patients - knowledge which is important ...
Apr 19, 2013
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Oncology & Cancer
Study reveals gaps in availability of radiotherapy services across Europe
Most strikingly, the study finds that in several countries in western Europe there are too few radiotherapy machines to ensure that cancer patients in need of radiotherapy receive treatment. For instance, in Italy around ...
Jan 23, 2013
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Health
Get them while they are young, call for closer examination of preschooler physical activity levels
Australian researchers need to investigate the specific physical activity levels required by preschoolers to encourage better exercise habits later in life, academics argue.
Feb 20, 2012
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