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Food Delivery via Apps Linked to Overweight

To order ready-made meals via apps seems to be significantly more common in households where the person responsible for shopping has obesity, according to a British study. The results shed light on how new consumption patterns can exacerbate health disparities in society.

Food Delivery via Apps Linked to Overweight

Testimony from China: Woke up chained – without organs

He was subjected to torture, forced labor, medical testing, and operations in Chinese captivity – and survived. Now, Cheng Pei Ming's body is said to be the first concrete evidence of what the regime in Beijing has been accused of for years: state-sanctioned forced harvesting of organs from living inmates.

Testimony from China: Woke up chained – without organs

"Totally Magical" Sky – New Chance Tonight

Social media is flooded with fairy-tale-like images of a sky shimmering in lilac, red, pink, blue, and gold. Reports are coming in from all over Sweden of yet another night with strong northern lights, as far south as Skåne.

"Totally Magical" Sky – New Chance Tonight

New study on removal of fallopian tubes

To remove women's fallopian tubes is a safe method that can protect against future ovarian cancer. This is shown by a study from a research group at the University of Gothenburg and Umeå University.

New study on removal of fallopian tubes

Pink Sea Pig Found in the Depths – "You're Left Speechless"

A "Barbie-pig" and a creature that can become 15,000 years old. Researchers recently found several mysterious species – right in an area currently being considered for large-scale offshore mining.

Pink Sea Pig Found in the Depths – "You're Left Speechless"

Researchers warn of risks with disease campaigns

It is constantly ongoing campaigns to highlight certain diseases in the spotlight that describe the benefits of various tests and treatments. But the drawbacks are rarely mentioned, and now researchers in a study are warning about the risks of overdiagnosis and unnecessary interventions.

Researchers warn of risks with disease campaigns

Chinese "Luxury Shame" Slows Down Expensive Brand Products

Despite the shaky global economic situation, the market for luxury products has so far been stable. But now the demand for expensive handbags and exclusive cognac seems to be dwindling.

Daily Chores Do Not Protect Against Stroke

It requires a little more than daily chores to counteract the risk of stroke. A new study at the University of Gothenburg suggests that longer walks and exercise during leisure time are necessary.

Daily Chores Do Not Protect Against Stroke

Still a chance to study this fall

Didn't you get into the education? Or did you miss applying? It's not too late yet. There are currently thousands of educations that are open for a late application.

Still a chance to study this fall

The Strawberry Arena

Friends Arena is now Strawberry Arena. Despite many making fun of the name, it's probably a good deal for Petter Stordalen, who is reported to pay over 100 million kronor for the sponsorship.

The Strawberry Arena

Pensioners earn thousands on extra work

More than a quarter of a million Swedes continue to work – despite being pensioners. Apart from getting more money, the pensioner workers also seem to see other values in staying in working life.

Pensioners earn thousands on extra work

Defeat for National Rally in French Election

The French election result appears to go against expectations. Instead of the far-right party National Rally becoming the largest, the left seems to be doing best.

Defeat for National Rally in French Election

NATO Meeting in Trump's Shadow: Betting Big

Nato is celebrating its 75th anniversary in connection with the summit in Washington, now with Sweden as a member. In the background, future challenges are lurking and a big question: What happens in the long run if Donald Trump becomes president?.

NATO Meeting in Trump's Shadow: Betting Big

Home Test Reveals the Risk of Heart Attack

Swedish researchers have developed a questionnaire that detects the risk of heart attack. The accuracy is as high as with blood tests and blood pressure measurements, a study shows.

Home Test Reveals the Risk of Heart Attack

Blue Jellyfish Back on the West Coast

Blue jellyfish have appeared on the west coast again. Only during the month of June, many more have been reported than in previous summers.

Blue Jellyfish Back on the West Coast

Old politicians "a challenge for USA's democracy"

To be old is not necessarily a disadvantage for a presidential candidate in the USA. But when the entire political elite is older than most of the population, as in the USA, it can become a threat to democracy, says political scientist Aksel Sundström at the University of Gothenburg.

Old politicians "a challenge for USA's democracy"

So you keep your training going on vacation

Vacation and time for rest. But rise from the sunbed occasionally and make sure to maintain the good training habit even during the vacation period, the experts advise.

So you keep your training going on vacation

Researchers appeal for the public's "selfies"

The more "selfies" the public sends in, the better researchers at the University of Gothenburg can map the seals' well-being. Therefore, they have urged everyone who sees a seal to first take a photo and then send in the picture, writes [Gothenburg Post](https://www.

Researchers appeal for the public's "selfies"

Catastrophic Situation for Wild Salmon – New Fishing Ban

Experts and fishermen are testifying to a continued difficult situation for wild salmon in Sweden. Now, fishing is being stopped in yet another river.

Catastrophic Situation for Wild Salmon – New Fishing Ban

Methane from Nord Stream remained in the water

Leaks created large bubbles on the water surface and led to elevated methane levels in the atmosphere. But a larger amount of gas from the Nord Stream leaks in 2022 also remained in the water, according to a new study.

Methane from Nord Stream remained in the water

WWF: A major victory for nature

That the debated nature restoration law has now been approved in the EU is seen by the World Wildlife Fund WWF as "a great victory for nature". In Sweden, it will be crucial for example for meadows and endangered species, according to an expert.

WWF: A major victory for nature

Terrorist stamp "temporary energy boost" for NMR

Nazi NMR for a dwindling existence – but the American terrorist label can make members feel important for a moment, believes researcher Christer Mattsson. I believe this will be a temporary energy boost, he says.

Terrorist stamp "temporary energy boost" for NMR

Dark times for the Christian Democrats and the Liberals: "Artificial respiration is needed"

The Christian Democrats and Liberals cleared the threshold with a good margin in the EU election. In the SCB's party sympathy survey for the Riksdag, both are far below.

Dark times for the Christian Democrats and the Liberals: "Artificial respiration is needed"

Protest at the university – people chained up

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators have taken over the main building of Gothenburg University at Vasaplatsen, reports [P4 Gothenburg](https://sverigesradio. se/artikel/just-nu-demonstranter-har-tagit-sig-in-pa-universitetet).

Protest at the university – people chained up