Tag: public health

New study: Masks reduce the risk of respiratory infections

In a new study, researchers at the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH) have seen clear results that confirm masks have a protective effect against infection.

Ticks are thriving in Norway: Record number of Lyme disease cases so far this year

According to the Norwegian Institute of Public Health, there have never been as many reported cases of the tick-borne disease Lyme borreliosis in the first half of the year as in 2024.

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.

Different maturity between boys and girls can lead to social inequality and poor health

A new research project from the Health Gap project conducted by the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH) has found that social inequality in schooling is linked to the probability of dying young.

Long Covid: Here's what we know so far

The most common symptoms are changes in taste and smell. More women than men are affected, and symptoms appear to diminish over time. These are some of the findings from a recent review of studies on long Covid.

Treating lumbar pain physically and mentally

Removing the fear of acute aches and changing ways we move can reduce sick leaves resulting from lower back problems.