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How many steps are needed to feel better

Around 5,000 steps a day can be enough to keep depressive symptoms away. Even just increasing the number of steps by 1,000 has a positive effect. But the more steps, the better, according to new research.

Time to Wake Up: A New Strategy Against Mental Illness

Mental illness is a question for the entire society and not just for healthcare. It's time for Sweden to wake up, says Minister for Social Affairs Camilla Waltersson Grönvall (The Moderate Party) about the government's new strategy.

Record number of people got salmonella in Sweden – trend break

A record number of people in Sweden fell ill with salmonella last year, according to preliminary figures from the Public Health Agency. Moreover, more people are now infected in Sweden than abroad.

The influenza is here – a significant increase is expected

Several different viruses are circulating in Sweden now during the winter. The past few weeks, it's the seasonal flu that has taken extra speed and is expected to increase. We are right at the beginning of this flu season, says state epidemiologist Magnus Gisslén.

New advice: How young people can stop using their mobile phones

Keep your mobile away from the bedroom, and learn your children's apps. This is the Public Health Agency's advice to parents to follow the new recommendations regarding screen time.

So you avoid winter vomiting disease at Christmas

In the midst of the Christmas season, the winter vomiting disease has made its entrance. This is what the Public Health Agency's recommendations look like to avoid spending the Christmas holidays on the toilet.

The support line against mental illness is now open

Today, a national support hotline is opening where people with mental illness can call – around the clock, every day of the week. Unfortunately, we see a great need for help when life is at its darkest, says Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (Christian Democrats).

The Public Health Agency: Winter Vomiting Disease is Here

This year's winter vomiting disease is here, writes the Public Health Agency on its website.

Horse Sausage Recalled – May Contain Listeria

Rapid Spread of Multiresistant Bacteria

The Minister on Porn Ban: Not the Only Way

For many young people, their sex education comes from violent porn, according to Minister for Gender Equality Paulina Brandberg (L). But legislating against porn is difficult. It is not the only way forward, says Brandberg.

Difficult-to-stop outbreak of mycoplasma – spreading

The bacterium mycoplasma continues to spread in the country. It is the largest outbreak of mycoplasma in several years and many need hospital care for pneumonia. But it is difficult to stop the spread of infection.

Swedes are doing well – but sleep poorly

A majority of adult Swedes think they are doing well – despite nearly half having sleep disorders or feeling anxiety, worry or anguish. You may feel that you're doing pretty well anyway, says Hillevi Busch at the Public Health Agency.

Too few under 65 have vaccinated themselves: "A risk"

Only five percent in one of the risk groups who are urged to get vaccinated against covid-19 and seasonal influenza have taken their booster dose. This is something we see as a risk, says Tina Crafoord, unit manager for vaccine programs at the Public Health Agency.

Deadly Synthetic Opioids Classified as Narcotics

Nitazener, a group of very potent synthetic opioids, is linked to deadly overdoses all over Europe. Now they are being classified as narcotics, the government announces.

Second case of new mpox in Europe

Germany has got its first case of the new variant of the disease mpox, previously called monkeypox. It is the second case in Europe.

Criticism: Poor control of the gaming market

The Gaming Inspectorate receives harsh criticism in the Audit Office's review. The greatest deficiency is that far too few checks are being carried out.

Bacterium outbreak awaits - "not a usual peak"

Sweden is facing the largest mycoplasma outbreak in several years. The bacterium can in some cases lead to pneumonia. It's not just a usual peak, but it's probably more than what you normally see, says state epidemiologist Magnus Gisslén.

Early start for this year's vaccine race – this is what it's about

On October 15, vaccinations against seasonal influenza and covid-19 will begin – several weeks earlier than last year. It is very difficult to know exactly when the increase will come, says state epidemiologist Magnus Gisslén.

Olivia Wigzell to lead the Public Health Agency

Marburg disease classified as a socially hazardous disease

Marburg virus classified as socially dangerous

Swedish authorities are increasing their preparedness due to the ongoing outbreak of Marburg virus in Rwanda. The deadly virus is to be classified as a threat to society, announces Minister for Health and Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (Christian Democrats).

Proposal: All Children Should Receive Chickenpox Vaccination

Vaccination against chickenpox should be included in the general child vaccination program, suggests the Public Health Agency (PHA). Large sums of money can be saved on reduced sick leave – and at the same time, the most vulnerable will receive protection if the spread of infection decreases.

The Elephant Graveyard – This is Where Kinberg Batra Ends Up

Anna Kinberg Batra was fired as county governor, but keeps her salary for five years. At her new workplace, there are already five director-generals who have also lost their jobs.