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Winter vomiting disease is now reaching its peak
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Winter vomiting disease is now reaching its peak

Winter vomiting disease is currently reaching its peak, according to the Public Health Agency of Sweden. This season also stands out compared with recent years, reports Ekot on Sveriges Radio
KD wants a recommended minimum age for smartphones
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KD wants a recommended minimum age for smartphones

The Christian Democrats want to introduce a recommended minimum age for children to get their first smartphone, reports Sveriges Radio's Ekot.
Swedish farm sales kicked off in 2025 - 65,000 liters sold at 22 farms
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Swedish farm sales kicked off in 2025 - 65,000 liters sold at 22 farms

The Swedish farm sales got off to a flying start, and wine producers can count on 65,000 liters sold at 22 farms in 2025. Now the question is whether visitors will return next season
Greenland's response to Trump's hospital ship: No thanks
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Greenland's response to Trump's hospital ship: No thanks

The United States is sending a hospital ship to Greenland to care for "the many sick" on the island, President Donald Trump announced. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen took a jab at the Americans, while Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen was more blunt: "It's going to be a no thanks from here
Hope for babies: New antibody treatment against RS virus offered to newborns
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Hope for babies: New antibody treatment against RS virus offered to newborns

The RSV season is underway, and doctors are now hoping that far fewer seriously ill infants will need care. A new preventive treatment has been welcomed with open arms
Arvid's brother was addicted to gambling - help is not enough
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Arvid's brother was addicted to gambling - help is not enough

The gambling devil almost took Arvid Bergman's brother. Just like hundreds of thousands of other Swedes, his brother suffered from gambling addiction
Bird flu detected in harbor seal in Gothenburg
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Bird flu detected in harbor seal in Gothenburg

Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in a dead harbor seal in Slottsskogen, Gothenburg, according to a press release.
Gambling problems are growing - young people and children at risk
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Gambling problems are growing - young people and children at risk

350,000 Swedes suffer from some form of gambling addiction, and at the same time gambling and problems among children and young people are increasing. The state's work to address the problem is failing, a new review shows
RSV season underway as cases increase
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RSV season underway as cases increase

The number of reported cases of RSV is increasing, according to the Swedish Public Health Agency, which says the season is now underway.
Half a million people in Sweden to receive questions about food, stress and alcohol
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Half a million people in Sweden to receive questions about food, stress and alcohol

Half a million people in Sweden will receive a letter with a lengthy questionnaire from the Public Health Agency over the next few days.
Antibiotic sales decreased in 2025, a positive trend, Swedish Public Health Agency says
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Antibiotic sales decreased in 2025, a positive trend, Swedish Public Health Agency says

Sales of antibiotics decreased last year, new statistics from the Swedish Public Health Agency show.
The Christmas flu peak is over, Public Health Agency of Sweden says
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The Christmas flu peak is over, Public Health Agency of Sweden says

Fewer people were infected with influenza in the second week of the year, following an earlier peak. However, influenza activity remains at a medium level, according to the Public Health Agency of Sweden
New study: Five minutes of brisk walking a day can extend life
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New study: Five minutes of brisk walking a day can extend life

It doesn't take many sweaty hours at the gym to affect your health. According to a new international study, adding five minutes of brisk walking a day is enough to make a difference
Flu cases are skyrocketing in Sweden
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Flu cases are skyrocketing in Sweden

The flu has arrived in force. The number of cases is now on par with last season's peak, the Public Health Agency of Sweden said
Junk food advertising aimed at children to be banned in UK
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Junk food advertising aimed at children to be banned in UK

Junk food advertising targeted at children will soon be banned on British television. However, many companies have already changed their commercials
Doubling of flu cases: “Rapid increase”
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Doubling of flu cases: “Rapid increase”

The flu is spreading. The new virus variant, the K variant, is mainly contributing to the spread of the infection
Now the winter sickness is here
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Now the winter sickness is here

The seasonal winter vomiting disease is underway, the Swedish Public Health Agency announces.
Successful fight against cervical cancer: "Delightful"
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Successful fight against cervical cancer: "Delightful"

The number of women affected by cervical cancer has decreased significantly since 2015. Among those who test themselves regularly, the risk of getting sick is reduced by approximately 90 percent
How to protect your children online – tips and advice
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How to protect your children online – tips and advice

85 percent of all parents worry about not being able to protect their children online, according to a new report from the Internet Foundation. But what should you do then? The important thing is what my child is doing and how it makes my child feel, says an expert
The government will classify red fly agaric as a drug
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The government will classify red fly agaric as a drug

The red fly agaric, or rather the substance muscimol found in the mushroom, will be classified as a narcotic, the government has decided.
Influenza on the rise: “We expect a significant increase”
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Influenza on the rise: “We expect a significant increase”

This year's flu season is now underway in Sweden, according to the Public Health Agency. Due to a new virus variant, more people than normal may be affected
White snus makes more Swedes choose the prill
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White snus makes more Swedes choose the prill

The use of white snus continues to increase sharply in Sweden, according to a new report from the Central Association for Alcohol and Drug Education (CAN). The introduction of white snus has not only replaced tobacco snus but also contributed to increased snus use in the population, says Mats Ramstedt, research manager at CAN
Flu season unusually early this year
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Flu season unusually early this year

This year's flu season has started unusually early in the EU compared to previous years, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) states. However, in Sweden the season has not yet started, according to the Public Health Agency of Sweden
Sharp limit for antibiotics in new strategy
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Sharp limit for antibiotics in new strategy

Antibiotic resistance constitutes a "silent pandemic" and is one of the greatest threats to global health, according to WHO. Now the government is introducing a new long-term strategy against antimicrobial resistance
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