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Child got rid of peanut allergy and became used to peanuts
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Child got rid of peanut allergy and became used to peanuts

Young children who were allergic to peanuts and who were given small daily amounts of peanuts became accustomed to eating them. A Swedish study gives great hope even for children with severe allergies
Toys removed from Lekia after asbestos alarm
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Toys removed from Lekia after asbestos alarm

Toys containing sand are being removed from toy retailer Lekia due to asbestos concerns.
Weight loss drugs reduced alcohol cravings
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Weight loss drugs reduced alcohol cravings

Diabetes and weight-loss medication containing semaglutide made people with alcohol use disorder drink less. A small study strengthens the evidence that the treatment can reduce cravings
Preeclampsia can be detected before pregnancy
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Preeclampsia can be detected before pregnancy

Small changes in blood lipids and blood sugar can indicate an increased risk of preeclampsia. The signs are visible even before pregnancy, according to a Swedish study
The government rejects the Swedish National Agency for Education's work on developing new curricula
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The government rejects the Swedish National Agency for Education's work on developing new curricula

The government is rejecting the Swedish National Agency for Education's work on developing new curricula. The government now intends to control the agency's work much more strictly
Large increase in hormone therapy for menopausal symptoms
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Large increase in hormone therapy for menopausal symptoms

The number of women treated with hormone therapy for menopausal symptoms has doubled over the last ten years, SVT Nyheter reports.
Study: Post-COVID increases risk of heart disease
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Study: Post-COVID increases risk of heart disease

People who suffer from post-COVID are twice as likely to develop certain cardiovascular diseases, according to a new study. Many may be at risk without having been diagnosed
Just over half a billion kronor donation to the Karolinska Institute
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Just over half a billion kronor donation to the Karolinska Institute

The Karolinska Institute (KI) has received a donation of 538 million kronor, most of which will go toward dementia research. According to KI, it is the largest donation to a Swedish university in modern times
Study: All children with obesity should receive treatment
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Study: All children with obesity should receive treatment

Children with moderate obesity are at a significantly increased risk of developing health problems later in life - even if they have normal blood and liver values. Among other things, the risk of type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and abnormal blood lipid levels increases, a study shows
Semaglutide in Ozempic linked to better mental health
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Semaglutide in Ozempic linked to better mental health

Semaglutide, the active substance in the diabetes and obesity drug Ozempic, may be linked to significantly reduced sick leave and a reduced need for mental health care.
High meat intake linked to lower dementia risk in older adults with APOE gene variants
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High meat intake linked to lower dementia risk in older adults with APOE gene variants

According to a study by the Karolinska Institute, older adults with a genetic risk for Alzheimer's disease may benefit from eating more meat.
Daily multivitamin affects biological aging in people in their 70s
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Daily multivitamin affects biological aging in people in their 70s

The dream of slowing the aging process is a big one for many people. Scientists are trying to find what can help us stay younger for longer
Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard very concerned about Ahmadreza Djalali in Evin Prison
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Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard very concerned about Ahmadreza Djalali in Evin Prison

The Swedish-Iranian researcher Ahmadreza Djalali is still imprisoned in the Evin prison in Tehran. "We are very concerned and will do everything we can to ensure that he is allowed to return home to his family," said Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M)
The tricks that get us stuck in apps
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The tricks that get us stuck in apps

At first glance, it may seem fun, convenient - or even useful. But the tricks are designed to keep us using them as long and as often as possible
Psychedelics reduced depression, researchers call results exciting
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Psychedelics reduced depression, researchers call results exciting

A single dose of the psychedelic substance DMT produced a positive effect in people with difficult-to-treat depression, according to a study. "Exciting results," says depression researcher Mikael Tiger
The tricks that get us stuck in apps
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The tricks that get us stuck in apps

At first glance, it may seem fun, convenient - or even useful. But the techniques are designed to keep us using them for as long and as often as possible
More children are surviving cancer, even difficult diagnoses
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More children are surviving cancer, even difficult diagnoses

Advances in research and healthcare have led to better treatment of childhood cancer. We're constantly gaining percentage points
Autism in girls is detected later than in boys
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Autism in girls is detected later than in boys

More boys than girls are diagnosed with autism, but for people in their 20s the proportion is similar, according to a Swedish study that calls for better methods to identify autism in girls.
Genes control how old we become, surprising study shows
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Genes control how old we become, surprising study shows

Lifestyle appears to affect lifespan significantly less than previously thought. A new study using Swedish data and other sources shows that genes are correspondingly more important
Prisoner study into fatal violence against women
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Prisoner study into fatal violence against women

New research involving prisoners will provide insight into why men and boys kill a female partner.
Medication for stomach ulcers does not increase the risk of stomach cancer
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Medication for stomach ulcers does not increase the risk of stomach cancer

Medications for acid reflux and stomach ulcers do not increase the risk of stomach cancer, according to a new study based on Nordic health data.
HPV vaccine offered in schools also protects unvaccinated people
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HPV vaccine offered in schools also protects unvaccinated people

Offering the HPV vaccine to girls in schools benefits even those who do not get the shot, according to a new study that suggests herd immunity.
Pharmacists warn against tampering with weight-loss drugs
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Pharmacists warn against tampering with weight-loss drugs

Sales of weight-loss drugs are skyrocketing. Now pharmacists are sounding the alarm that people are tampering with doses to make them last longer
Expert advice on melatonin: Short-term use only
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Expert advice on melatonin: Short-term use only

Melatonin sales are increasing for both children and adults. Most people see it as a harmless supplement to help them sleep
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