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Flu Season Ends with Significant Decrease in Cases

Last winter, the healthcare system sounded the alarm about high workload due to the flu. Now the season is coming to an end.

Flu Season Ends with Significant Decrease in Cases

First Anthrax Death in Thailand in 30 Years Reported

A Thai man has died of anthrax. It is the country's first death from the feared infectious disease in several decades.

First Anthrax Death in Thailand in 30 Years Reported

Sweden Nears HPV Vaccine Goal to Eradicate Cervical Cancer

Sweden may be on its way to eradicate cervical cancer. A project with free HPV vaccines is in the final stretch – and the statistics look promising.

Sweden Nears HPV Vaccine Goal to Eradicate Cervical Cancer

Man Sentenced for Leaking Covid Vaccination Data in Sweden

A consultant who previously worked for the Public Health Agency (PHA) is convicted of breaching confidentiality after disclosing personal data of approximately 800 individuals who were vaccinated against covid-19. .

Man Sentenced for Leaking Covid Vaccination Data in Sweden

Sweden's New Farm Sales Law Criticized for Complexity

From June 1, farm sales will be permitted in Sweden. But the Public Health Agency's detailed regulations receive harsh criticism.

Sweden's New Farm Sales Law Criticized for Complexity

Sweden Urges Vaccination for Seniors as Covid-19 Risk Persists

More people in risk groups should get vaccinated against covid-19 to get good protection against serious illness, announces the Public Health Agency. In the risk group over 80 years, only 39 percent have been vaccinated so far this spring.

Sweden Urges Vaccination for Seniors as Covid-19 Risk Persists

New Rules for Farm Sales Spark Criticism Over Hangover Threat

In June, it will be permitted to buy alcohol directly at vineyards and breweries. But it's not possible to just drop in and buy a bottle.

New Rules for Farm Sales Spark Criticism Over Hangover Threat

Ica Recalls Prawns Over Vibrio Bacteria Concerns

Ica is recalling prawns. According to Ica, there is a risk that the prawns contain vibrio bacteria, which can pose a health hazard.

Ica Recalls Prawns Over Vibrio Bacteria Concerns

Young Men in Sweden Cut Risky Drinking by Half Over Two Decades

Young people in Sweden are saying no to alcohol to an increasingly greater extent. According to a new compilation from IQ, the risky consumption has almost halved among young people over the last 20 years – and the greatest change is among men.

Young Men in Sweden Cut Risky Drinking by Half Over Two Decades

Excessive Screen Time Disrupts Teen Sleep and Mental Health, Study Finds

Further studies indicate that screen time affects teenagers' sleep negatively. This is particularly evident among girls.

Excessive Screen Time Disrupts Teen Sleep and Mental Health, Study Finds

Critics Challenge Proposal to End Summer Grazing for Swedish Dairy Cows

The opposition is great against withdrawing dairy cows' right to graze outdoors during the summer. Critics warn that it is bad for the cows' health and that fewer will choose to buy Swedish.

Critics Challenge Proposal to End Summer Grazing for Swedish Dairy Cows

Sweden Tightens Control on Opioids and Hazardous Substances

The government is classifying seven substances within the opioid group and is classifying two additional substances as hazardous goods. The decision comes into effect on May 6.

Sweden Tightens Control on Opioids and Hazardous Substances

Swedes Enjoy Longer Lives but Face Growing Health Inequality

The Swedes' health is generally good and on average we live longer. But there are also inequalities that are worrying, according to a new report from the Public Health Agency.

Swedes Enjoy Longer Lives but Face Growing Health Inequality

Influenza Cases Decline in Sweden as Peak Season Passes

Cases of influenza are decreasing for the second week in a row and the peak is now likely reached, according to the Public Health Agency. "The spread of infection reached its peak later compared to previous seasons", says state epidemiologist Magnus Gisslén.

Influenza Cases Decline in Sweden as Peak Season Passes

Swine flu is raging - hitting young people hard

The flu season has hit hard against younger patients. An unusually large proportion of young people have become so ill that they have needed ECMO treatment.

Swine flu is raging - hitting young people hard

Researchers' trick against ill health – raise the tax

Higher tax on French fries and soda and lower on fruit and beans. With food tax shift, researchers hope to get us to eat better and healthier food.

Researchers' trick against ill health – raise the tax

100,000 may die from malaria as US cuts aid

No disease in Africa is deadlier than malaria – especially for children. But Donald Trump's cuts in US aid are weakening the fight against the infection, experts warn.

100,000 may die from malaria as US cuts aid

The Flu Puts Pressure on the Country's Emergency Departments: "Tough Period"

The flu has put heavy pressure on the country's emergency departments in recent weeks. But the Public Health Agency warns that the peak has not yet been reached and that the spread of infection is still widespread.

The Flu Puts Pressure on the Country's Emergency Departments: "Tough Period"

Gene Hackman died of heart failure

The actor Gene Hackman died of heart failure, announced local police and forensic pathologists at a press conference in Santa Fe on Friday afternoon local time. His wife Betsy Arakawa passed away about a week before her husband, infected by an unusual virus.

Gene Hackman died of heart failure

Influenza is raging – "widespread infection"

The flu continues to increase in society and the peak has not yet been reached. The past two weeks have also seen more people needing intensive care due to the disease.

Influenza is raging – "widespread infection"

Young Adults Face Rising Hypertension: A Silent Health Crisis Unfolds

In 20 years, the proportion of young adults suffering from high blood pressure – or hypertension – has doubled, according to statistics compiled by the Heart-Lung Foundation from the Public Health Agency. It's easy to think as a young adult that it's the older person's disease, says researcher Mattias Brunström.

Young Adults Face Rising Hypertension: A Silent Health Crisis Unfolds

The flu is raging – the peak has not been reached

The number of influenza cases in the country continues to increase. And the peak is not expected to have been reached yet.

The flu is raging – the peak has not been reached

Strategy to combat loneliness

Sweden will get its first strategy against loneliness. Loneliness is one of our time's major social problems, says Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD) at a press conference.

Strategy to combat loneliness

Adult Swedes' eating worse and worse – and men eat the worst

Adult Swedes' eating habits continue their downward trend. Men still eat worse than women at group level.

Adult Swedes' eating worse and worse – and men eat the worst