The essential nutrient that nobody has heard of If you lack the nutrient choline, you may get liver disease. And your risk of getting Alzheimer’s or cardiovascular diseases may increase.
Unemployment is harmful to your health – especially if you are a man Unemployment can lead to increased levels of stress, anxiety and depression. Men seem to be affected the most, according to a new Norwegian study.
Caesarean sections do not increase the risk of newborns acquiring hospital bacteria The gut microbiome in newborns is affected by the method of delivery. However, Norwegian research does not indicate that children born by caesarean section ingest unwanted bacteria to a greater extent.
Can we vaccinate the world? Self-interest seems to be a dominant motivating factor for vaccine-rich countries to donate - and it gives modest hope about win-win global cooperation during pandemics.
Introducing the poison that inspired Van Gogh and almost killed James Bond: Digoxin The otherwise innocent-looking flower Digitalis contains the poison that can make your heart stop. That unfortunate effect is also the reason why the poison has been used for treating heart ailments for more than 200 years.
Norwegian discovery gives hope for blood cancer patients Leukemia in adults often has a very poor prognosis. Norwegian researchers have used experiments in mice to develop a treatment that might increase the chance of survival.
Therapists detect few cases of intimate partner violence A new study finds that therapists in the Norwegian Family Services rarely detect physical intimate partner violence.
This may be the reason why ultra-processed foods make us eat more A lack of protein in ultra-processed food might be one of the drivers of the obesity epidemic, according to researchers.
Tasting 16-day-old fish is just one of many tasks supertaster Kristin has done for researchers Meet the supertasters on a normal day at work.
More people with narcissistic personality disorder should get help They often behave so unpleasantly that therapists are not comfortable having them as patients. But people with narcissistic personality disorder need help. And treatment can help, says researcher.
The obesity drugs are here: Major shift in treatment, according to experts After decades of unsuccessful obesity treatment, researchers are now optimistic. New medicines can probably help many who suffer from the chronic disease.
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.
Should the baby sleep in its own bed or co-sleep with the parents – and why is this such a controversial issue? What is the best way to put the youngest children to bed? A new Norwegian sleep app aims to help parents get their children to fall asleep on their own.
Cell death and vomiting: This happens in your body, if you eat poisonous mushrooms Toxic mushrooms can be found in Danish forests. But what makes them so poisonous?
Living human brain in petri dishes provides unique insight into old mysteries For the first time in Denmark, researchers are examining living pieces of human brain in a laboratory.
Narcissists feel overly self-important but are also very fragile, says psychiatrist In the media, they are portrayed almost exclusively as arrogant and reckless. But people with narcissistic personality disorder also have another, often well hidden, side to their personality.
Here’s what you can do to have fewer nightmares The best documented treatment against nightmares is actually something you can do yourself. You just need a little creativity and a few minutes.
Why are some people so picky when it comes to food? ASK A RESEARCHER: Some people pick at their food and don't like fish and vegetables. What's the problem?
Norway: 7 per cent more deaths than expected this year – due to Covid The numbers are showing an excess mortality in Norway in 2022. Up until mid-November this year 7 per cent more deaths than expected were recorded.
Does fertility decline after age 35? There is still a good chance of getting pregnant in your late 30s. But the risk of miscarriage and complications increases with age.
Study finds that married people have the lowest risk of dementia People who are married have a lower risk of developing dementia or mild cognitive impairment after the age of 70 than those who are unmarried or divorced.
Increased incidence of menstrual changes following the Pfizer Covid vaccine among young girls A new study shows that there is an increased incidence of menstrual irregularities following the Pfizer vaccine against Covid-19 in girls aged 12 to 15.
Should sudden visual impairments be included in the test that detects strokes? Paralysis and speech difficulties are signs of a stroke in seven out of ten victims. Vision problems are the only symptom in some people. The Norwegian Directorate of Health is now considering including disturbances in vision in new campaigns.
Fatty acid composition in the salmon fillet can be measured in seconds SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: Norwegian farmed salmon is a good source of the healthy fatty acids, found in fatty fish.
Study: The risk of cancer of the uterus decreases with each pregnancy Cancer of the uterus is one of the most common cancers for women.
Women who have struggled to have children are more likely to get cardiovascular disease Women who have difficulty conceiving are somewhat more susceptible to cardiovascular disease. Their partners also have a slightly elevated risk, according to two Norwegian studies.
Covid spreads more easily in dry indoor air. Does that mean we should buy humidifiers? One study finds that Covid spreads the least at 40 to 60 per cent humidity. Can a humidifier save your holiday party from becoming a spreading event?
Same amount of long Covid symptoms following Omicron and Delta variants New research shows that those who have been infected by the Omicron variant of the Coronavirus report long Covid just as often as those who were infected with the Delta virus.
Stroke symptoms in young women are different than in men Women may have different stroke symptoms than men. They often do not have the classic symptoms such as slurred speech, difficulty smiling or lifting an arm. A lack of awareness can delay life-saving treatment.
4-day anxiety treatment receives research award Researchers Gerd Kvale and Bjarne Hansen have received the innovation award from the Research Council of Norway for a four-day treatment program that has shown very good effects against severe anxiety disorders.
Those who always complain about being cold are actually colder Some people complain that they are cold even in wool sweaters when others are comfortable in T-shirts. They're not kidding.
What happened to the stem cell treatment that was supposed to cure everything? In the early 2000s, people had huge expectations that stem cell research would bring us wonderful new treatments for a range of diseases. So what happened?
How dangerous is it to give birth? There are big differences between European countries Researchers have compared birth mothers in eight European countries. The risk of dying was lowest in Norway.
What is women's health and why is it important? SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: How should we understand the concept of women's health, and what does it mean to me as an obstetrician and researcher on women's health issues?
A cold house can be harmful to your health More people die in the winter than during summer. The elderly should keep at least one room in their house at 24 degrees or warmer, professor advises.
It is not dangerous to get pregnant right after a miscarriage Getting pregnant right after a miscarriage does not increase the risk of complications, a new Norwegian study establishes. The WHO should consider changing their recommendations, according to the researchers.
No one is dead until warm and dead SHARE YOUR SCIENCE: Once your core temperature drops towards 30°C, your heart could stop beating – and by then it's usually game over.
The feeling of being worthless is the most important cause of depression, researchers say Have you ever felt worthless? A large Norwegian study now points to this as perhaps the most important driver and cause of worsening depression.
Stroke patients with delirium may struggle more afterwards OPINION: Stroke patients who experience delirium during a stroke could be more prone to developing cognitive and psychiatric difficulties.
Here’s how you can reduce the risk of colorectal cancer “Even if you are middle-aged, you still have time to change your lifestyle and improve it,” says Edoardo Botteri from the Cancer Registry of Norway.
Big survey on cheating: Who cheats the most, and why do they do it? Some cheat more on their partners than others, according to a large Norwegian survey.
Women are happy with the results of reconstructive clitoral surgery, so why are doctors still sceptical? Reconstructive clitoral surgery is not available in Norway. In Sweden, on the other hand, the surgery is legal, but healthcare personnel are unsure whether it works. Neneh Bojang had to travel from Norway to France to receive treatment.
Only Norway and Denmark avoided increased mortality during the pandemic The Covid-19 crisis led to a reduction in life expectancy that rich countries have not experienced since the war.
Do women really have a better vocabulary than men? Are women better at remembering words than men? Researchers in Bergen have now carried out a thorough review of studies on the topic.
Undetected atrial fibrillation was the cause of many strokes. Nine out of ten had no symptoms A Norwegian-led study found that atrial fibrillation was the hidden cause of stroke in many patients. Long-term heart rhythm monitoring of patients can prevent recurrent strokes in this group.
No simple link between dairy products and heart disease People who drank a lot of milk had a greater risk of heart attack and death than those who didn’t. But people who ate a lot of cheese had a lower risk, a new Norwegian study shows.
Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) may benefit children and young adults with cancer OPINION: Alternative medicine such as acupuncture, hypnosis and herbs and supplements have proved to be a relief against side effects from conventional cancer treatment, according to researcher Trine Stub.
More Norwegians now die from pharmaceutical opioid overdoses than from heroin overdoses More people now die from overdoses of strong painkillers with opioids than overdoses of heroine, according to a study from the Norwegian institute of public health.
Highly educated people drink alcohol more often than those with less education The oldest and the most highly educated drink the most, according to new survey.
Brains of schizophrenia and bipolar patients are older than their age would suggest A new research method shows that the connection between mental illness and poor brain health is stronger than researchers were aware of.
Now researchers know how the sickest COVID-19 patients have fared They have good news for COVID patients who ended up in a coma and on a ventilator in Norwegian intensive care units.
How can we know if food additives are safe? The food authorities tell us that the additives in our food are harmless. Yet, an additive was recently banned after a long period of use. How can that be?
Slightly fewer students report having mental health problems 35 per cent of Norwegian students respond that they struggle mentally, but their physical health is better, according to this year's health and well-being survey.
Does a C-section or vaginal delivery affect women's sex lives more? Researchers were pleasantly surprised by how little giving birth vaginally affected women’s sex life. “This study can dispel myths,” sexologist Bente Træen says.
Which smokers and ex-smokers are at greatest risk for lung cancer? Researchers at NTNU are developing a new method for more accurately calculating the individual risk of lung cancer in smokers. A number of risk genes are baked into the model.
A blood test that reveals whether we are at risk of dementia is just around the corner But it may take several years before a medicine to treat the disease is available. “We are in an ethically difficult time now,” researchers say.
When’s the best time to find out that you will get dementia? “Many of the first symptoms of dementia can be difficult to distinguish from normal ageing. That’s probably one of the reasons why people are uncertain as to whether they should contact their doctor with their problems,” says one researcher.
Half of young women struggle with headaches or migraines Half of women between the ages of 16 and 24 say they suffer from headaches or migraines. This is a significant increase from the 30 per cent who answered the same in 2002.
Discovery of plant toxins in 13 herbal tea products The Norwegian Food Safety Authority recommends drinking less herbal tea after detecting natural plant toxins in 13 different herbal tea products.
Large Norwegian study reveals celiac disease in many people who were unaware they had it Researcher who led the study found it surprising that so many people were undiagnosed.
Why do we have wisdom teeth? Something happened to our jawbones after the agricultural revolution 10 000 years ago.
More than half of women with type 1 diabetes experience sexual dysfunction Men with type 1 diabetes are routinely asked about their sexual health – women are not. This needs to change, Norwegian researchers say.
Increased use and stronger cannabis throws more people into psychoses The number of psychoses triggered by cannabis has increased significantly in Norway, Sweden and Denmark.
Vegetarians had lower risk of heart disease People who avoided meat and fish had a lower risk of cardiovascular diseases like angina and heart attacks.
New Norwegian study: Cod liver oil does not protect against Covid-19 Taking cod liver oil with vitamin D does not protect against getting infected with the coronavirus, becoming seriously ill with Covid, or other respiratory infections.
They said lab-grown meat was the future. So how come it's still not on our dinner tables? Billions of dollars have been invested in cultured meat, but to date no one has been able to cultivate it in large enough quantities. Now Norwegian researchers will try their hand.
Long Covid: 46 per cent of Covid infected people in a Norwegian study report long-term effects The study also finds that the symptoms can worsen over time.
The Norwegian Consumer Council warns that Norwegian DNA is being sent to China An increasing number of pregnant Norwegian women take extended foetal diagnostic tests in Denmark. One of the tests is analysed in China, and DNA from both the mother and foetus may end up with the Chinese authorities.
One in four children between the ages of 10 and 12 use painkillers weekly As many as 29 per cent of girls in the 7th grade in Norway use painkillers every week. Researchers are surprised by the high figures.
New test method for prostate cancer lowers the risk of infection – making antibiotics unnecessary Men who are examined for possible prostate cancer run a high risk of infections. A new way of taking tissue samples via the skin can make the use of antibiotics redundant, a Norwegian study shows.
Squirting orgasms give women a sense of both pride and shame A Swedish researcher has spoken to women who squirt. There are those who are ashamed, whilst others are envious of their ability to squirt.
This is how great the risk of infection from ticks is Researchers find the tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV) in as few as 0.3 per cent of the ticks they examine. The Borrelia bacteria can be carried by up to 25 per cent of ticks.
Visual impairments after a stroke can be revealed using a new method Charting patients' visual impairments after a stroke is important to avoid misinterpretations of other functions.
Sex becomes easier and better with lube Research on lubricants shows that the vast majority of people are more satisfied with intercourse when they use a lubricant.
Can't drink hot coffee? Then you have cat tongue In Japan, this is a very common phenomenon. In Norway, we have no word for it.
What time of day is the best time to exercise? Working out during the morning or in the evening can have quite different benefits, a new study shows.
