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One out of ten healthy Norwegians are the carriers of deadly bacteria
Every tenth healthy Norwegian has antibiotic-resistant bacteria in his or her body, according to a new survey from the Institute of Public Health (FHI). This is the…
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How much does it cost to charge your mobile?
Most of the respondents totally miscalculated how expensive it is to charge cell phones, according to a survey conducted for Statnett. How much does it cost to recharge…
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Inexpensive medicine can help cancer patients
An inexpensive substance used in painkillers, can reduce the risk of death for some cancer patients, according to a new Norwegian research. The analgesic and…
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Norway best in Europe on stroke treatment
Stroke management in Norway is very good, and is among the top in Europe. However, there are still large variations between hospitals. These figures come from the…
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Married and rich live longer
Swedish statistics show that married people on average live longer than widows, widowers, divorced, and those who have never been married. In addition, income and…
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Half of the hand soaps can be hazardous to your health
A test of hand soaps that the Consumer Council has conducted shows that over half of the hand soaps have content that may cause adverse health effects. The hand soaps…
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Your holiday pay
Holiday pay is earned the year before the holidays are taken and paid instead of ordinary pay during holiday absence. Employees who did not work the previous year are…
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Children born late in the year more often in need of social security
Children born late in the year, often get a reduced working capacity and need social secury more often, according to a Swedish study. It is clear tendency for babies…
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NTNU researchers have discovered hormone that could “finish off” diabetes
Researchers at NTNU in Trondheim and Oxford University have discovered an appetite-reducing hormone, which they hope can be used in the fight against type 2 diabetes.…
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Survey shows majority for euthanasia
A new survey shows that a majority of Norwegians do strongly or somewhat agree that euthanasia should be permitted under certain conditions. Norwegian Bioethics Attitude…
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Spanish scientists create sperm out of skin cells
Researchers in Spain said on Wednesday that they have made human sperm from skin cells. In the future this may be used to help childless couples conceive. The…
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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 Gallup has surveyed…
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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 patients to…
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