Co-operation for cheaper medicine
Høie wants Danish-Norwegian co-operation for cheaper medicine Minister of Health, Bent Høie (Conservatives), has contacted his Danish colleague with the intent to negotiate the price of…
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Norwegian sweet cherries are nature’s best candy
Norwegian sweet cherries are nature’s best candy August is the peak season for Norwegian sweet cherries. Sweet cherries are mostly enjoyed au naturelle as…
Less need for dentists in the future
Less need for dentists in the future according to lecturer Norwegian teeth have become so much better that we will need fewer dentists in the future,…
SP Politician critical to shamans receiving VAT exemption
SP Politician critical to shamans receiving VAT exemption Centre Party politician, Kjersti Toppe, believes that today’s scheme where shamans and healers can receive VAT exemption…
Cancer patients received faster treatment
three out of four cancer patients received faster treatment A total of 77 percent of all cancer patients received treatment with shorter waiting times and…
How is it to get older with HIV?
Improved medicine allows more people with HIV to grow older. Many people with HIV over 50 years are worried about both the health- and life…
No strike at schools on Monday
Unio-forbundene and Virke have agreed a solution for Health, Education and Culture area (HUK) in Virke. There will be no strike at schools, colleges, hospitals…
Mette-Marit chats about her health with her idol
A committed and assertive Crown Princess Mette-Marit discussed the world’s health challenges with doctor Tore Godal at NTNU in Trondheim on Thursday. When the Crown…
End to Duty-Free would lead to better health
Public health would be strengthened if duty-free trade were closed, but the government will not participate in such an offer. That is the conclusion of…
NOK 60 000 spent on health per capita
Preliminary estimates from the health accounts show that the current health expenditure amounted to NOK 311 billion in 2015. This corresponds to NOK 60 000 per…
Thailand’s king health conditions become worse
Hereditary breast cancer is the theme of this year’s Pink Ribbon campaign, which opened Saturday. The 18th time the campaign has been held, but this…
Unhealthy food is the main challenge for our health
Unhealthy food has become a bigger challenge to public health than smoking, according to a report from the NIPH. If one looks at all the…
Surprising findings in social anxiety research
A Norwegian research project reveals that social anxiety is much more heritable than previously thought. Anxiety still varies considerably over time, and there are good…
The Cancer Society eyes hope for a smoke free generation
Only 4 percent of young are smoking every day.The Cancer Society sees signs that cigarettes eventually will be phased out. Fewer young people than ever…