Fewer pregnant women smoke during pregnancy
During the last 20 years, the number of pregnant women who smoke during pregnancy has decreased from 23 percent to around 3 percent. Shows new…
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351 women did not reach the clinic before birth
A total of 351 pregnant women did not reach the clinic in 2018, and from that total 171 gave birth during transport, shows new numbers….
Families with sick children to get help during the holidays
The updated rules mean that families with sick children can have assistance for up to one week consecutively. Labor and Social Minister Anniken Hauglie (H)…
New drug may reduce breast cancer mortality
A new drug to treat the most common form of breast cancer has been shown in trials to reduce mortality by 29%. The researchers presented…
Hepatitis C will be eradicated as a public health problem in Norway
Anyone who is infected with hepatitis C will now be offered free treatment, says the Norwegian Directorate of Health, which will reduce the incidence by…
25 cups of coffee a day is fine for the heart
It is the same for the heart if you drink 1 or 25 cups of coffee a day, according to a new study conducted in…
Majority believes that Norway should be open to active euthanasia
51 percent believe that Norway should be open to active euthanasia, according to a survey conducted by Norstat for ABC News. 1,019 people were questioned…
Small increase in the number of births in Norway
In the first quarter of 2019, 120 more children were born in Norway when compared to the same period last year. 13,365 children were born…
No legal limit for electric kick scooters
No blood alcohol limit for electric kick scooters While losing the driver’s license by just sitting in the driver’s seat of a car while under…
52 road toll stations opened in Oslo
52 additional road toll stations opened in Oslo 52 additional road toll stations opened in Oslo in the dark hours leading up to Saturday. The…
Pupil in Oppegård admitted with infectious meningitis
On Wednesday evening, a student at Vassbonn School was confirmed with a suspicion of infectious meningitis and was hospitalised said Oppegård Avis newspaper. The municipal…
8 Tips for Technology Industry Careers
8 Tips for Choosing Technology Industry Careers Almost everything in our world nowadays is controlled or improved by a variety of technologies. This is why…
Gaming Disorder is officially a diagnosis
WHO: Gaming Disorder is officially a diagnosis The World Health Organization (WHO) has determined that gaming Disorder is an official diagnosis. According to the WHO,…
Children all over the world have better lives than 20 years ago
Hundreds of millions of children have better than they did 20 years ago reported Save the Children charity. Norway is near the top, but behind…
Summer Skin Care Tips
Summer Skin Care Tips to Follow for a Radiant Look How would you describe your skin in summer? Having soft, firm skin makes every aspect…
Difi will supervise online shops
Difi to supervise online shops: “potential for improvement” The Norwegian Directorate for Administration and ICT (Difi) will investigate whether Norwegian online stores meet the requirements…
Europe blooms to world’s largest legal cannabis market
Europe blooms to world’s largest legal cannabis market In the next five years, Europe is set to become the world’s largest legal cannabis market. With…
The Glass Ceiling
The Glass Ceiling Have you ever heard of the term «The Glass Ceiling»? Equality of employment and pay in Norway and the prioritization of women…
Remodelling Your Home
What to Think About When Remodelling Your Home You may look around one day and realize your home is in need of some major work….
Illegal to carry knife in public place in Norway
It is basically punishable to carry a knife or similar sharp tool in public places. The provision is to safeguard the population and prevent serious…