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Today’s generation shocked they might have to care for their parents

Pushing a pram gives a young middle-class man status in Scandinavia. But when will it be just as cool to push your old father around in a wheelchair?

Babies can show signs of autism early in life

Babies who were just 10 months old and who later received a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder took less initiative than other children to communicate with adults.

Dogs mirror owner’s stress level

New research suggests that long-term stress is transmitted from human to dog.

Scientists discover brain mechanism that regulates body weight

A neurotransmitter in the brain affects whether we gain or lose weight, a new study in mice suggests.

What the Swedes learned from the terrorist attack in Stockholm

Five people were killed and ten injured when a terrorist drove a truck into the crowd in central Stockholm on 7 April 2017.

Snoring prevents the body from repairing damage to the pharynx

Snoring triggers a vicious cycle that can cause sleep apnoea and difficulty swallowing, according to Swedish research.

Wolves, but no dogs, in Scandinavian wolf population’s heritage

There is no evidence that Scandinavia’s wolf population has been influenced by dog-wolf hybrids, new research shows.

Written in the blood: Researchers detect signs of cancer risk years in advance of disease

Some serious cancers have been linked to an increase of certain proteins in the blood as early as 15-25 years before a person becomes ill, a series of Swedish studies shows.

Anxiety and depression high among undocumented migrants in Sweden

Half say they often go hungry and few have permanent places to live, according to a survey of 88 migrants.

No link between MMR vaccine and autism

Another study confirms that the vaccine for measles, mumps and rubella does not lead to autism.

Crosswords, knitting and gardening lower the risk of Alzheimer's

Physical activity can prevent dementia in the elderly. But activities that stimulate the brain, such as reading, going to concerts or weeding the garden, also lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease regardless of how much physical activity the person does, a Swedish study says.

Warrior buried in a Swedish Viking grave was actually female

When archaeologists excavated a Viking grave in the late 1800s and found weapons, they realized they’d found a warrior’s burial place. But it turned out that warrior was a woman.

Older Swedes drink more — and are more prone to accidents, disease

Twenty-seven per cent of 75-year-old Swedish men and 10 per cent of 75-year-old Swedish women are considered to be hazardous drinkers, a new report says. Elderly people are more sensitive to alcohol than younger people and therefore are more at risk from drinking-related problems.

Healthiest to limit sugar, but not cut it completely

It’s OK to eat a little sugar, but stay away from sugary soft drinks. Still, Swedish researchers are not sure how sugar affects our general health.

Grandsons' health at risk if grandpa ate well in his youth

This odd connection may be due to our genes being affected by the world around us.

Finding eco-friendly alternatives to cotton — in the forest

Finnish researchers are now making fabric from trees, cardboard and old newspapers as a possible alternative to cotton.

Eat your spinach, it’s good for your heart

If you want to take care of your heart, you may want to eat more spinach or other greens. But eat it raw.

Danish children are reaching puberty earlier

A new study shows that Danish children start puberty earlier than their parents did.

Slow motion bats are the secret to next generation drones

Swedish researchers are studying how bats manoeuvre to create next-generation drones.

Just one sleepless night can tell your body to start storing fat

Sleep is one of those physiological necessities that continues to puzzle researchers. But a new study illuminates how missing one single night of sleep can initiate a series of physiological changes, and not necessarily for the better.

Tax havens can drive environmental degradation

A new study from Sweden shows how the use of tax havens is indirectly linked to illegal fishing as well as deforestation in the Amazon.

Double the number of children born to women over the age of 45

Scandinavian women are waiting longer to have children. Last year in Norway, 138 women over age 45 had children – twice as many as ten years earlier, according to figures from the Medical Birth Registry of Norway.

Why you shouldn’t bring your mobile device shopping

If you want to save money after your holiday, leave your mobile phone at home when shopping. Consumers who used their phones in the grocery store ended up with fuller shopping carts.

Swedish youth prescribed more anxiety medications

Use of medications for anxiety, insomnia and epilepsy has increased significantly in Sweden among children and adolescents, a new study shows.

How necessary is the world’s most common shoulder operation?

Patients who received surgical treatment for shoulder impingement fared no better than patients receiving placebo treatment.

A visit to Rome using centuries-old guidebooks

"There were big differences in what people thought was important and noteworthy, beautiful or ugly," says Anna Blennow.

Girls experience sexting more negatively than boys

A new study finds that Swedish boys and girls have very different reactions to sexually explicit texts. One researcher thinks this is very disheartening.

Fathers with more education more likely to take paternity leave

Swedish doctors and lawyers take twice as much parental leave as their less well-educated peers. But the trend is the opposite for well-educated women.

Autoimmune diseases more often affect people with stress disorders

A major study shows an association between stress-related disorders and subsequent autoimmune diseases such as arthritis, celiac disease and type 1 diabetes.

A tiny dragonhead illuminates life in a Viking trading town

This little head dates from the Viking Age and was produced in unique style.

Fear of reprisals muzzles Swedish police

The consequences of working in a culture of fear can be serious.

New research may explain why some people become alcoholics

Several studies suggest that a brain function related to the handling of emotions and stress may be abnormal in people who are addicted to drink.

1600-year-old evidence of beer brewing in Sweden

And there’s every reason to believe that people in the Nordic countries have been brewing beer much longer than that.

Here’s why firefighters don’t get burned out

In spite of encountering stressful situations, firefighters have good coping strategies that keep them healthy and protect them from burnout, a new study shows.

Is it bad to sleep in on the weekends?

A large study suggests that a few extra hours of sleep on the weekend are probably not detrimental to your health.

Fake researcher fabricated finding that HPV vaccine causes cervical cancer

A research article alleging that HPV vaccines can cause cancer has now been withdrawn. "Extremely serious," says Karolinska Institutet.

Can birth control pills make teens depressed?

A Swedish study shows that hormone-based contraceptives are associated with an increased use of antidepressants among young girls.

Evidence uncovered of a 1500-year-old massacre in Sweden

The remains, discovered by researchers, appear to have been left in the same places where they had been slaughtered.

What’s the best place to hang a birdhouse?

If you go to all the trouble to hang a birdhouse, you definitely want to put it in the right place. But which is better: Sun or shade?

Nordic Stone Age diet was dominated by fish

Red meat seems to have been less important in Northern European Stone Age diets than previously thought.

Family life makes Nordic men happy

But this is not necessarily true for men elsewhere in Europe, a new study shows.

Turning around boy culture in the classroom

Dominant cultural norms result in boys doing worse than girls in school, according to new Swedish doctoral research. But it's possible to turn it around, says the researcher.

Gaming doesn’t prevent Swedish teens from having friends

Young Swedish gamers seem to do just fine with friendships, researchers have found.

More than just hot flashes — menopause has its positive side

Only one in three women has problems during menopause, when women’s oestrogen levels plummet and menstruation stops. One Danish physician says many women experience this as a positive time in their lives.

Handling extreme ideas in the classroom

The classroom should be a safe place for students to openly voice their opinions. But how far should a student with intolerant or extremist ideas be allowed to go before a teacher does something?

Can a baby’s smell help with depression?

A newborn’s head has a distinctive smell. Could it be harnessed to treat mental illness? A team of Swedish scientists thinks the idea has promise.

Nature + nurture = genetic nurture

Sequences of our parents’ genes that are not handed down to us can still shape our lives, according to new Icelandic research.

Can you trust “safe periods” as a form of birth control?

It’s a well-known phenomenon that a woman’s body temperature can help predict when she is least — or most —likely to become pregnant. Swedish researchers have studied this phenomenon and are selling a mobile phone app as a form of natural birth control. Their efforts are not without controversy.

Today’s generation shocked they might have to care for their parents

Babies can show signs of autism early in life

Dogs mirror owner’s stress level

Scientists discover brain mechanism that regulates body weight

What the Swedes learned from the terrorist attack in Stockholm

Snoring prevents the body from repairing damage to the pharynx

Wolves, but no dogs, in Scandinavian wolf population’s heritage

Written in the blood: Researchers detect signs of cancer risk years in advance of disease

Anxiety and depression high among undocumented migrants in Sweden

No link between MMR vaccine and autism

Crosswords, knitting and gardening lower the risk of Alzheimer's

Warrior buried in a Swedish Viking grave was actually female

Older Swedes drink more — and are more prone to accidents, disease

Healthiest to limit sugar, but not cut it completely

Grandsons' health at risk if grandpa ate well in his youth

Finding eco-friendly alternatives to cotton — in the forest

Eat your spinach, it’s good for your heart

Danish children are reaching puberty earlier

Slow motion bats are the secret to next generation drones

Just one sleepless night can tell your body to start storing fat

Tax havens can drive environmental degradation

Double the number of children born to women over the age of 45

Why you shouldn’t bring your mobile device shopping

Swedish youth prescribed more anxiety medications

How necessary is the world’s most common shoulder operation?

A visit to Rome using centuries-old guidebooks

Girls experience sexting more negatively than boys

Fathers with more education more likely to take paternity leave

Autoimmune diseases more often affect people with stress disorders

A tiny dragonhead illuminates life in a Viking trading town

Fear of reprisals muzzles Swedish police

New research may explain why some people become alcoholics

1600-year-old evidence of beer brewing in Sweden

Here’s why firefighters don’t get burned out

Is it bad to sleep in on the weekends?

Fake researcher fabricated finding that HPV vaccine causes cervical cancer

Can birth control pills make teens depressed?

Evidence uncovered of a 1500-year-old massacre in Sweden

What’s the best place to hang a birdhouse?

Nordic Stone Age diet was dominated by fish

Family life makes Nordic men happy

Turning around boy culture in the classroom

Gaming doesn’t prevent Swedish teens from having friends

More than just hot flashes — menopause has its positive side

Handling extreme ideas in the classroom

Can a baby’s smell help with depression?

Nature + nurture = genetic nurture

Can you trust “safe periods” as a form of birth control?

Traumatic brain injuries linked to dementia risks

Palaeolithic diet gives slightly more weight reduction

Sexual harassment is about masculine power

Saunas are just as healthy as light workouts

Strength training isn’t enough

First Scandinavians came from north and south

Swedish women less trusting of researchers

How does a newt make a new tail?

Dogs and cats are big business in Sweden

These are the fruits and vegetables we waste the most

Ailments contribute to low life expectancy after first suicide attempt

Scientists are making smoothies with potato milk

Substance from garlic combats chronic infections

New treatment for irritable bowel syndrome?

Breastfeeding does not prevent asthma and allergies

Traumatic childhood experiences pass down to next generation

If it sounds and smells good, it helps us buy

Rising number of Swedish women suffer recurrent miscarriages

Those who feel their own heartbeats are more generous

Bowel disease in childhood raises cancer risks

Babies can estimate likelihood

Is your cat unhappy? It might have arthritis

Phosphorescence aims to frighten

Society scorns fat people says sociologist

No, we are not swimming in psychopaths

Young jobless males might expect poorer health in adulthood

Devious bacteria can cause multiple cavities

Humanoid robot takes over as teacher

Fungi found 740 metres deep in Swedish bedrock

Should teens’ school day start later?