Study shows that young people with cancer commit suicide at a greater rate
A new Norwegian study shows that people who get cancer before the age of 25 years are more than twice as likely as others to…
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Twelve genes influence fertility
An international research team, including the Norwegian Institute of Public Health, has found twelve genes that may help determine why some people have children at…
Twice as many children use sleeping pills
More and more children are using sleeping pills. In ten years, use among children and adolescents has doubled. ‘This is disturbing. Giving medication to children…
Fear of disease increases the risk of becoming sick
Those who are afraid of getting sick have an increased risk of ‘heart-attack’ than others, according to research from the University of Bergen. ‘The higher…
Cancer may soon be the leading cause of death
Recent figures from the Cause of Death Registry reveal that cancer is beginning to overtake cardiovascular disease as the number one killer in Norway. On…
Teenagers regardless of their gender drink nearly equal amount of alcohol
A new British study shows that girls and women aged 16 to 25 drink almost as much as young boys and men. The pattern is…
Study: – Cranberry Capsules don’t help against urinary tract ailments
An old folk advice against urinary tract infection has no effect, concludes a new study. US researchers have tested the effect of cranberry capsules on…
Campaign aims to increase knowledge about strokes
A new campaign has been launched to get Norwegians to become more aware of the symptoms of strokes. “Do you have trouble talking clearly, smiling…
More and more people are affected by bowel cancer
Last year, 32,592 Norwegians were diagnosed with cancer, according to new figures from the Cancer Registry. The number of women who are diagnosed with bowel…
Large social inequalities in Norway
There are some higher social inequalities in Norway than in many other European countries, according to Public Health. Norwegians with higher education live six to…
Young children should share room with parents say researchers
To avoid ‘Sudden infant death syndrome’ (SIDS) or ‘Crib/Cot death’ among infants, children should sleep in the same room as their parents in the first…
Acne during teenage years – young skin later in life
Having acne while you are young, is not particularity nice. But new research has shown that teenagers with acne tend to have a younger-looking skin…
NORWAY TODAY – We are looking for writers and proofreaders
As part of our team you will be given the opportunity to create a future for yourself. You will be given the right tools that…
NAV’s ‘Jobblyst’ on Snapchat
Are you young? Do you need help to get in a job? Do you go to school and wonder if you’re going to stop? Let…
Earth’s temperature reaches new heights
The global temperature has recently skyrocketed. Scientists believe the recovery is a “permanent jump” to a new level. Heat records this year came as a…
Volunteer work is important in resumes
When competition for jobs is great, it is advantageous to have experience that makes you stand out in a pile of applications. Working as a…
Study: passive smoking a big problem
New figures show that 6 percent of non-smokers are exposed to secondhand smoke at home. Fathers who smoked when mother’s became pregnant, can make children…
New research shows Vikings had cats
Cats have always been popular. New research shows that they even helped in Viking ships. Already thousands of years before the cat got a dominant…
Six out of ten smokers considering quitting
Two out of ten smokers believe the health risks of smoking are greatly exaggerated. Meanwhile, six out of ten are considering quitting, according to a…
Study: Eating fish does not reduce chance of cancer
There are many good reasons to eat more fish. But fish has no preventive effect against cancer, according to a comprehensive and long-term study. Scientists…
