Six out of ten think there is too much drinking pressure
Nearly six out of ten, 57 percent, say they agree with the statement that there is “too much drinking pressure in Norwegian drinking culture.” TNS…
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We are most afraid of cancer, but more people die of cardiovascular disease
Nothing scares people more than the thought of getting cancer, although the risk that one dies of heart /vascular disease is greater. This is according…
New treatment for malignant melanoma can be put to use
Norwegian health authorities will give patients with melanoma that has spread the opportunity to get a new type of treatment. The treatment may allow several…
Ticks are more dangerous than previously thought
Forest ticks are probably spreading diseases as yet unknown, and this means that patients are at of never getting the right diagnosis, according to new…
HPV vaccine to young women selected
The offer of free HPV vaccine to young women will be introduced in the autumn. Folkehelseinstituttet( the Insititute of Public Health) have now chosen the…
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New nano-signaling system for the brain
New materials, which would be permanently implanted in the brain and detect different forms of activity, might be able to help patients with epilepsy, Parkinson’s…
Increased differences in mortality rates among Norwegian women
Women with high education live longer than women with lower education, and several countries are trying to do something about this. Norway is one of…
Languages & dialects in Norway
Norway was, until fairly recently, isolated pockets of humanity making a living in the valleys between the mountainous areas which cover most of Norway. Travel…
Consumer Council: Four out of five lip balms may be dangerous
Legally available lip balms contain chemicals that can cause hormone disorders, cancer and allergies, according to a new study. The Consumer Council has tested 50…
The Young ones learn needlework from the elderly people
Old needlework techniques were passed on to new generations when grandmothers taught young children how to card, spinn, weave, sew and embroid. – This is the…
Norwegian children feel healthy and happy
Norway gets “good marks” in a UNICEF report on children’s living conditions. Children have evaluated their own health and how satisfied they are with their…
Finding a Home in Norway
Houses/apartments for rent are often advertised in the local newspaper. In addition, there are several websites where you can find rented accommodation. Some estate agents…
Life certificates to recipients of pension and disability pension
Life certificates for 2016 are sent to recipients of retirement and disability pension, who are registered as living abroad. The reply deadline for submitting a…
Competence Center for Immigrants – Where to find available jobs ?
Research shows that as much as 60 % of all available jobs are never advertised through the regular channels. This number may be a bit…
Proteins may lead to a cure for Alzheimer’s
The serious disease Alzheimer’s occur because of protein deposits in the brain. Research now shows that a protein in the cells may be involved in…
Check, change or submit the tax return
As of March 31 – This is where you can look at the (current) tax return for the income year 2015. In your tax return you’ll…
Four out of ten want to eat less meat
In a recent survey four out of ten Norwegians have revealed that they want to reduce their meat consumption in the coming years. The number…
Internet use gives children expert competence
Children are absorbing many levels of information when they’re online. This provides a huge potential for learning, and adults who dismiss this as useless are…
Clocks have to be set forward in the middle of Easter holidays
Early Sunday morning, it’s time to set the clock one hour forward. The Metrology Service thinks the media are more interested in and winter than…
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