Large offer variations to young with dementia
Large variations in the offer to young with dementia Dementia care in Norway is not adapted to the few younger persons affected by the disease,…
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Norway Today wishes our readers ‘god sommer’
Norway Today wishes our readers ‘god sommer’ Last year’s summer was very pleasant indeed for most of the inhabitants of Norway. The notable exception was,…
Wheelchairs may be allowed to drive faster
The proposal to increase the maximum allowable speed for wheelchairs to 15 kilometers per hour is now sent out for consultation. “The government will make…
Multiple calls to 113 by stroke victims
Knowledge of stroke symptoms has increased, and more are calling 113 in case of a suspected stroke, according to the national stroke register. In late…
More women than men receive prescription drugs
During 2018, 77% of women were given at least one drug by prescription, while the figure for men were 64% according to the Norwegian Institute…
Never before have so few young girls had children
Last year, only 56 girls in this country became mothers when they were 16 or younger show figures from the Medical Birth Registry. This is…
Motorists must fork out 7.5 billion for Trondheim Urban Package
Motorists must foot a NOK 7.5 billion bill for the Trondheim Urban Package The government signs the Trondheim Urban Package on Thursday. The so-called Environmental…
More children from low-income families attend kindergarten
Following the introduction of the reduced parental payment scheme for low-income families, more children from low-income families are going to kindergarten. This was shown in…
The government to prevent social security exports
The Government proposed stopping dependents’ allowances for old-age pensioners and disability pensioners who are staying in countries outside the EEA wrote VG newspaper. With the…
The Health Care System of Norway
The Health Care System of Norway ranks fifth in the world Norway is among the top ten countries with the best health care system in…
Most recorded cases of chlamydia in Norway in 13 years
In 2018, 26,570 chlamydia cases were registered in Norway, 5.7% more than in 2017. This is the highest number of cases since 2005. The latest…
Great scepticism about vaccines in Europe
Many people in Europe do not feel confident that it is safe to take vaccines according to a new study. The scepticism is greatest in…
Music Therapy: A Secret Weapon to Reduce Daily Stress
Music Therapy: A Secret Weapon to Reduce Daily Stress Are you having a hard time trying to deal with stress? There are different ways on…
6 Reasons to Wash Your Face after a Workout
6 Reasons Why You Need to Wash Your Face after a Workout Lots of people are now engaging in workouts in their efforts to stay…
Fewer affected by acute heart attack and stroke
The incidence of acute myocardial infarction and acute stroke has been reduced by 24 and 13 per cent respectively, in six years, according to new…
Listhaug on Askøy: “I hope others will learn from this”
Listhaug on Askøy: “I hope others will learn from this” Norwegian Minister of Health, Sylvi Listhaug (Progress Party), hopes that Norwegian municipalities will learn from…
The day of the sunshine bun
Yes, we eat the yellow of the sunshine bun last Most of us will save the yellow in the middle for last when we celebrate…
Vy criticised for not accommodating for the disabled
Vy criticised for not accommodating for the disabled 30 wheelchair users planned to take the train from Asker to Oslo to attend the Pride Parade…
Many sick elderly sent home at night
Many sick elderly Norwegians sent home from the hospital in the still of the night at least 1,546 trips out of the hospital, involving elderly…
13 reasons why you need a lawyer
At one Point in Your Life, You will need a Lawyer! Here are 13 reasons why In a world where thousands of legal cases are…