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…
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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…
Sleep Experts: – Do not try to make up for lost sleep at the weekends
Sleep expert Bjorn Bjorvatn says the only thing that helps against fatigue is having good practices all week, adding that making up for lost sleep…
Part-time bilingual (English and Norwegian) Interviewer-Ghostwriter, Kristiansand, Vest-Adger, Norway
The role of the LifeBook Interviewer-Ghostwriter is to help capture amazing stories about a person’s life. You will build a relationship with the author and…
Rig will complete its work in the North Sea
The jack-up rig Rowan Gorilla VI is to conclude its contract in the North Sea a year early, according Offshore.no. It is unclear how many…
Research linking obesity to eight more forms of cancers
Absence of subcutaneous fat reduces the risk of several common types of cancers in Norway. These types include pancreatic cancer, ovarian cancer and bone marrow…
Babies cry in different languages
Infants from Asia and Africa cry differently than European babies, according to two studies from the University of Wurzburg in Germany. The weeping of infants…
New algorithm will be able to predict hospital epidemics
A Finnish germ researcher is working on a new algorithm to understand the genes of resistant hospital bacteria. The aim is to warn before hazardous…
Chocolate may reduce dementia risk
Older people who eat chocolate reduce their risk of Alzheimer’s and other cognitive decline significantly, new research shows. That is the conclusion of Portuguese researchers…
Scientists warn against putting children on allergy-free diet
A research group at Oslo University is concerned that an increasing number of parents are putting their kids on allergy diets without it being necessary….
Career in Norway
Search among jobs for highly skilled professionals in Norway, or get in touch with recruitment agencies that may assist in the process of developing your…
