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Women with breast infections stop breastfeeding

November 6, 2012 in Health

New mothers are more likely to stop breastfeeding in the first month after birth if they get an infection, says new study.

ADHD linked to language problems

November 6, 2012 in Health

Most children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have language impairments too. These kids struggle to express themselves and understand the content of conversations.

Children with dying parents should get more support

November 5, 2012 in Health

Health authorities are not good enough at understanding and supporting children with terminally ill parents. New research offers insight and some solutions.

Goverment payouts reduce MS costs

November 3, 2012 in Health

Multiple sclerosis is an expensive disease, with payouts for drugs by Norwegian patients upwards of €30 million per year. The government pays for most of these expenses, with the surprising result of saving money over the long run.

Abstinent mothers require better support

November 1, 2012 in Health

Drug-abusing mothers who become drug-free during their pregnancy have trouble understanding the needs of their babies. New research suggests they should receive greater follow-up after giving birth.

Bad sunning habits increase skin cancers

October 31, 2012 in Health

Eight times as many Norwegians are now stricken with melanoma skin cancers as in 1953. Sweden is also seeing a spike in melanoma cases.

Training for life after cancer

October 29, 2012 in Health

A tough training regime helps cancer patients recover and revitalise.

Health registry helps doctors assess vaccine safety

October 28, 2012 in Health

Our worries about side effects after vaccination can be kept in check by using data on actual disease incidences in the population.

Nanoparticles travel through the stomach and intestines

October 25, 2012 in Health

Nanoparticles impair blood vessels’ ability to change size – a precursor to arteriosclerosis. Surprisingly, they not only affect the lungs, but they also travel through the stomach and intestine – and thus possibly through food too.