What exactly is Down syndrome? Marte wishes people knew more Marte Meisingset loves to sing and hang out with friends, but gets upset if someone teases her.
Harmful substances have been found in plastic food packaging – but do we ingest them? Researchers have found plastic packaging to not be safe enough. The research institute Nofima has carried out tests showing that the packaging is completely safe. So, who’s right?
Women who have been in prison face a much higher risk of early death Many of the deaths could have been avoided, according to a new study.
Is it possible to make healthy french fries? Potatoes are healthy. So why aren't french fries healthy?
"There are few who drink such large amounts of coffee"New study raises the alarm on energy drinks and sleep Over 50,000 Norwegian students were asked if they used energy drinks and how well they slept. Those who drank even small amounts of energy drinks had significantly greater problems with sleep than other students.
Does social media content creation impact the professional identity of preventive health professionals? OPINION: Professionals of preventive health may use social media to build a professional image, and at the same time consciously or unconsciously be shaped by the content they share.
New report: Grilled food is safe – as long as you don't burn the sausages Grilling is not dangerous in itself – but pay attention to how well the meat is cooked and what kind of meat you are grilling. That is the conclusion of a new report from the Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food and Environment.
Embracing unity: How Scandinavia responded to combat Covid-19 OPINION: A unified, well-communicated approach rooted in a country's socio-political context is paramount in steering through crises.
Physical activity may prevent chronic pain Being just a little more active seems to be able to reduce the risk of pain later in life, a Norwegian study shows.
Norwegian Institute of Public Health: Children have been more affected by flu after the pandemic The protection against influenza among the youngest children dropped significantly during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a new report from NIPH.
Dust bunnies may be toxic: Researcher advises vacuuming often House dust can contain many different environmental toxins.
Norway ranked as the least happy country in the Nordics once again Once again, Norway is ranked as the least happy country in the Nordics according to the UN's happiness report. Finland tops the list for the seventh consecutive year.
One in ten Norwegians has undergone cosmetic surgery – doubling in 16 years 10 per cent of participants in a Norwegian study report having altered their appearance with surgery, a significant increase since 2008. Many struggle with chronic pain afterwards.
ME/CFS may be caused by an imbalance in the brain "We may have identified the physiological centre of fatigue," says the researcher behind a comprehensive study that has received a lot of attention.
Many inmates in Norwegian prisons have mental health problems Although the incarceration rate has decreased, the prevalence of people entering prison with a diagnosed substance use disorder or mental health problem has increased over time.
Long Covid does not cause lasting brain damage, study reveals Young people with persistent post-infective symptoms from Covid-19 did just as well on tests as others.
Sex after gynaecological cancer: "As soon as he strokes my back and especially my stomach, I go into defensive mode" They have survived, but for women who have had gynaecological cancer, the treatment can linger in the body as a trauma, a new study shows. A Norwegian-developed programme can now enhance women's sexuality.
Life expectancy is increasing again – record low fertility Life expectancy for men and women in Norway increased last year. At the same time, fertility rates are at a record low, and people are waiting longer and longer to have their first child.
Can blood from young people slow down Alzheimer's? Norwegian researchers are to test a possible new treatment for Alzheimer's disease.
Can the BCG vaccine protect against Alzheimer's disease? It looks promising, says a Norwegian researcher. Influencing the immune system may be able to prevent Alzheimer's disease.
Can Covid-19 lead to poorer memory? A study of over 100,000 individuals faces criticism When participants assess their own memory, they may think it is worse than it is.
Norwegian study: People who have had Covid-19 have a poorer memory They also have a worse memory than those who have not had Covid-19.
Kids who frequently show anger could be struggling with mental health problems What is the underlying cause when children are violent and aggressive? Norwegian researchers have now investigated this.
Telemedicine: How new technologies can bring medical care to people in remote areas SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: The introduction of AI and smart technology is paving the way for more proactive, personalised, and accessible medical services.
Studies involving 12,000 patients were not published: No one checks whether researchers are doing their job Researchers study everything from cancer to surgery. Participants show up for weeks on end. But the actual results from the study remain unpublished.
Researchers find differences in the brains of children from different backgrounds Norwegian researchers have studied images of the brains of 10,000 American children. They found that parental education and income impact brain development.
Lifestyle changes, even at an older age, can reduce cancer risk Even modest achievement of New Year's resolutions can reduce future risk of cancer. This is shown in a new study from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH).
Researchers have identified the cause behind the majority of all miscarriages Researchers have assumed that chromosomal errors in the foetus are behind half of all early miscarriages. A new study finds such errors in the genes in two out of three miscarried foetuses.
Three reasons why your sports watch cannot measure stress SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: The most crucial element in managing stress is, and will always be, you - how you interact with the world and manage the universal challenges we all face.
12,000 Norwegian patients have participated in studies that remain unpublished A new report shows that many studies on diseases and medications are never completed. Researcher Jan-Ole Hesselberg calls this wasted research.
Should loneliness become a diagnosis? Researchers have somewhat different views on what might solve the problem of loneliness.
We are not sure, says the researcher who has convinced many that ultra-processed food makes people fat and unhealthy OPINION: Kevin Hall is behind the study on ultra-processed food that everyone is talking about. But how convinced is he himself that the processing of food is the cause of obesity and disease?
Norwegian study sheds light on how harmful snus is for your gums One group was more prone to permanent gum damage than others.
Writing by hand activates more areas of the brain than typing on a keyboard Should pupils and students go back to pen and paper?
More adolescents have become lonely – these are especially vulnerable Why are more young people becoming lonely? Two Norwegian researchers have some possible explanations.
Dispute over Norwegian ME study: What does it actually show? For five years, researchers have investigated how ME patients experience Norwegian public health services. The study has received a lot of attention and has been discussed in the Norwegian Parliament. But the study also has its critics.
Highly educated people drink more, yet they face fewer alcohol-related health problems Individuals with higher education generally have better health habits than those with less education, except when it comes to alcohol.
Is long Covid completely normal, a new disease, or mass hysteria? OPINION: While some researchers explore blood and cells, others believe that long Covid is a psychological and social disease. We still lack answers.
Do children actually need to use shampoo? Researchers and hairdressers agree that children can skip shampoo.
Happiness expert: How to be happier when the world is dark and expensive Expensive times, war, and winter cold affect your mood. There are five things in particular that can help.
Weight loss medication is very useful for many individuals. However, expert believes things are moving too fast General practitioners experience a significant increase in demand from patients week by week. But there is still a lot we don't know about the medicines, doctors warn.
Is it possible to prevent ageing and should we even be pursuing it? Many more people are getting older. This presents some challenges both for the pension system and our healthcare system. At the same time, scientists are now researching drugs in many places around the world that might enable us to live even longer.
Researchers warn healthcare professionals: Increased cocaine use can lead to more heart disease In 2023, the use of cocaine increased in Norway. Two addiction researchers now believe that healthcare personnel should be aware of the consequences.
We’re eating ourselves into obesity and spending a fortune on weight loss pills The demand for weight loss medicine is rising, but it only addresses the symptoms, not the causes. “We face intense commercial pressure to eat and drink more,” says a professor of public health.
How to succeed with a Dry January Do you enjoy the ‘optimal buzz’ that comes from the initial one or two glasses of alcohol? If so, you might want to think about committing to a Dry January, Fanny Duckert suggests. She believes many make a big mistake when trying to have a sober month.
Some children are born with cells that age faster than normal. A new study suggests that a dietary supplement might help them The vitamin supplement offers hope to children with this rare disease for which there is no treatment.
Top 10 of 2023: Scrotums, Vikings, and man flu We now know who the Vikings had children with, and we have gained insight into a very delicate problem in the Middle Ages. Here is the list of our most read articles in 2023.
Breakthrough discoveries of how the brain stores memories How do you remember what happened yesterday, or in your childhood, or right now? Norwegian researchers are on the trail of a new and important piece in the large puzzle that is our brain.
How happy are you on a scale from 0 to 10? People in Norway – 10,000 of them – have been asked how satisfied they are with their lives.
Cheap migraine medications worked just as well as more expensive ones This could be good news for patients, according to a researcher.
Dentists claim that people often have unrealistic expectations about how white their teeth should be “We’re not part of the cosmetics industry,” dentist Line Bjerklund Pedersen says.
Is teeth whitening actually harmful? “The whitening agent is acidic, so it is not something we recommend doing too often,” researcher Aida Mulic says.
There is concern about the high consumption of energy drinks among young people in Norway Norwegian youth have an increasing consumption of energy drinks. This concerns the Norwegian Institute of Public Health.
Research finds a higher risk of dementia in people with impaired hearing Poor hearing in the elderly – which can be addressed – is among the most important factors that increase the risk of developing dementia, a study shows.
Almost everyone has plaque in their arteries A researcher has now found a method which he believes can more quickly determine how dangerous this plaque is for our heart and brain.
Do you think kids these days use a lot of drugs and alcohol? They're not the generation that partied the hardest Young people's use of alcohol and narcotics peaked in a very specific decade.
He got one of the fastest-growing brain disorders. A new research approach is looking to slow down the disease's progression Researchers in Bergen have adopted an entirely new approach in Parkinson's research, which might make them the first to slow the disease’s progression. Frans Olaf Borge is a participant in the study, which is nearing a conclusion.
The world's first treatment using the gene-editing tool CRISPR has been approved This gene-editing tool was developed a decade ago. It has now been authorised for use against two blood disorders in the UK.
Do you have excess belly fat? It's possible to completely eliminate the risk of cardiovascular diseases Researchers have good news for those at greatest risk of such diseases.
More women choose abortion after chromosomal abnormalities have been detected Fewer children with chromosomal abnormalities are being born now than before.
This is what Norwegians shared about their experiences with psychedelics 770 anonymous individuals have shared their good and bad experiences with substances like magic mushrooms and LSD with researchers.
A new, simplified therapy approach may help against self-harm Various forms of self-harm have increased significantly in recent years, especially among adolescents. A new, simplified treatment could help more young people access support more quickly.
This is how you can avoid food poisoning from leftover rice and pasta It is only when a large number of bacteria are present that you experience diarrhoea and possibly vomiting. But it is perfectly possible to avoid this without having to throw food away.
Does it help to ask people if they are having suicidal thoughts? For the first time in the world, an awareness campaign about suicide is being directed at the population of an entire country. It's happening here in Norway.
Norway spends more on health per person than any other European country Last year, Norwegians spent NOK 83,000 (about 7,430 USD) each on health.
Whooping cough cases on the rise: Pregnant women advised to get vaccinated Denmark has declared a whooping cough outbreak. Norway is also experiencing an increase. The Norwegian Institute of Public Health now wants pregnant women to be vaccinated to protect the baby.
Norwegian research: High weight increases the risk of several types of cancer There were over 38,000 new cancer cases registered in Norway in 2022.
The paradox of diagnosis: How labels impact the mental health of adolescents An entire generation of young people is being labelled as sick. Adult culture should instead protect young people's space so that they have time to find themselves, clinical psychologist Per Are Løkke believes.
Norwegian Psychological Association to lawmakers: Patient experience is crucial in therapy outcomes Several researchers are asking critical questions about the research that the field of psychology is based on. The Norwegian Psychological Association wants the authorities to tackle one issue in particular.
Half of ME patients are dissatisfied with Norway’s healthcare and welfare services New research reveals patient dissatisfaction. But recovered ME patients are not included in the studies, and that weakens the results, according to a professor at the University of Oslo.
There is a low incidence of resistant viruses in Norway There is still a low incidence of viruses that are resistant to drugs in Norway.
Norwegian study: People aged 60 to 90 are less likely to develop dementia than before Nevertheless, the total number of people living with dementia is on the rise.
What makes us happy? A new global study provides answers Why are people in the world happy or unhappy? An international study led by researchers in Oslo can give us a more definitive answer.
Elderly suicide rates are on the rise. Home healthcare services have an important responsibility The greatest increase in the number of suicides in recent years has been among seniors over 80 years old. Healthcare professionals can detect suicide risk among the elderly but lack the necessary resources, according to a new study.
Recovery from ME, long Covid and burnout is possible, according to 50 researchers and doctors "By saying that chronic fatigue syndrome cannot be cured, patients become insecure, stressed or scared, and they naturally lose hope. This results in poorer health," Silje Endresen Reme says.
Is it dangerous to get Covid-19 multiple times? People regularly cite one study in particular that says getting repeated infections with Covid-19 is not good. According to Norwegian researchers, however, most of us can stop worrying about it.
Warnings of a severe flu season – more people are encouraged to get vaccinated The Norwegian Institute of Public Health is concerned: Over 12,000 people have been hospitalised in the past year due to the flu or Covid-19, but fewer are getting vaccinated.
Today's 70-year-olds are as mentally sharp as 60-year-olds used to be Older people are scoring better on memory and cognitive tests than before, according to a study from Tromsø, Norway.