Vaccine in bats could stop a pandemic
Chinese scientists have developed a new method for vaccinating bats. The method could stop disease outbreaks before they lead to a new pandemic.
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Low risk of UK meningitis outbreak spreading to Sweden
The outbreak of epidemic meningitis in the UK is unprecedented. However, experts say it is unlikely to spread. There is a very, very low risk that it will spill over into Sweden, says Stephan Stenmark, deputy state epidemiologist and infectious-disease physician.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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. The problem is big, and help often fails. The state is not doing enough, Arvid Bergman says.
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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.
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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. There are no recommendations on how children and young people should be treated, says Nedim Colo, project manager for the review.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. The greatest benefits are seen in those who move very little, says Maria Hagströmer, a professor of physiotherapy.
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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.
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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. Over the holidays, Christmas pudding has been replaced with apples and pies.
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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. There is nothing to suggest that it will decrease before the Christmas holidays, says AnnaSara Carnahan, epidemiologist at the Swedish Public Health Agency.
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Now the winter sickness is here
The seasonal winter vomiting disease is underway, the Swedish Public Health Agency announces.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. There is some risk that we are heading towards a slightly tougher flu season, says Erik Sturegård, acting state epidemiologist.
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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.
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