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Swedish-Iranian Researcher Ahmadreza Djalali Near Breaking Point in Iranian Prison

For nine years, the Swedish-Iranian researcher Ahmadreza Djalali has been imprisoned in Iran. His health has deteriorated severely over the years due to what he describes as torture-like conditions.

Swedish-Iranian Researcher Ahmadreza Djalali Near Breaking Point in Iranian Prison

PFAS Levels Surge in European Wines, Study Reveals Alarming Trend

The levels of PFAS in wine have increased sharply in recent years. Far more than a hundred times above the guideline value for drinking water occur, according to a new study.

PFAS Levels Surge in European Wines, Study Reveals Alarming Trend

Extreme Weather and Viruses Threaten Global Blood Donation Supply

Australia was hit by a blood shortage when an impending cyclone caused thousands of cancelled donations. A new study shows how a changed climate with extreme weather and new disease patterns risks threatening the blood supply chain.

Extreme Weather and Viruses Threaten Global Blood Donation Supply

Trump Administration Freezes $2.2 Billion in Harvard Grants, Sparking Global Concern

The announcement that the Trump administration intends to freeze billions in state grants to Harvard is sending shockwaves through the academic community. They are treating the university as a criminal operation, says Jeffrey Flier, professor at Harvard Medical School, who believes that the decision will also affect healthcare.

Trump Administration Freezes $2.2 Billion in Harvard Grants, Sparking Global Concern

Reading and Discussion: Keys to Keeping Your Brain Sharp as You Age

It is possible to keep your brain in trim far into old age. According to new research, there are tricks that can delay the inevitable decline.

Reading and Discussion: Keys to Keeping Your Brain Sharp as You Age

SMS Tips Boost Lifestyle Changes for Better Heart Health, Study Finds

With a few encouraging SMS, people with high blood pressure can improve their health. This is the conclusion of a study from Lund University.

SMS Tips Boost Lifestyle Changes for Better Heart Health, Study Finds

Reading and Discussion May Help Keep Your Brain Sharp Longer

It is possible to keep your brain in trim well into old age. According to new research, there are tricks that can delay the inevitable decline.

Reading and Discussion May Help Keep Your Brain Sharp Longer

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

Anders Hansen Explores AI's Impact on Society in New SVT Series

Artificial intelligence can lead to the greatest societal change since the industrial revolution, believes Anders Hansen. In a new SVT series, he examines how the technology affects us.

Anders Hansen Explores AI's Impact on Society in New SVT Series

Fasting Three Days a Week Yields Greater Weight Loss Than Calorie Cutting

Fasting certain days of the week led to a greater weight loss than adhering to a diet with limited calorie intake. This is shown by a fresh study of individuals with overweight and obesity.

Fasting Three Days a Week Yields Greater Weight Loss Than Calorie Cutting

23andMe Files for Bankruptcy: Users Urged to Delete DNA Data

Millions of people have bought DNA tests from 23andme. Now the company has applied for bankruptcy protection and the assets are being sold to the highest bidder.

23andMe Files for Bankruptcy: Users Urged to Delete DNA Data

Astronauts Return After 9 Months in Space: Health Challenges Await

The planned eight days on the International Space Station turned into nine months for the Americans Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore. On Tuesday, they splashed down into the sea off the coast of Florida.

Astronauts Return After 9 Months in Space: Health Challenges Await

All newborns to receive medicine against RS virus

All newborns will from next winter receive preventive medicine against RS-virus, according to a new recommendation. .

All newborns to receive medicine against RS virus

The Minister: ADHD diagnoses are sold for payment

The Government wants to investigate private actors offering assessments for ADHD diagnoses. There is a structure here that in practice means selling diagnoses for payment, says Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD).

The Minister: ADHD diagnoses are sold for payment

Burnout syndrome to be removed: "I think it will get better"

Tens of thousands of people are sick-listed every year for burnout syndrome. Now the diagnosis is disappearing.

Burnout syndrome to be removed: "I think it will get better"

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

Iran's Ambassador Summoned to the Ministry for Foreign Affairs over Djalali's Health

Iran's ambassador has been "urgently" summoned to the Foreign Ministry since receiving information that the health of the death-sentenced Swedish-Iranian researcher Ahmadreza Djalali has deteriorated. .

Iran's Ambassador Summoned to the Ministry for Foreign Affairs over Djalali's Health

Sweden's Karolinska University Hospital: "The World's Fifth Best Hospital"

Fifth best in the world and best in Europe. Karolinska University Hospital is pushing its way to the top of Newsweek magazine's list of the world's best hospitals.

Sweden's Karolinska University Hospital: "The World's Fifth Best Hospital"

Certain antidepressants can affect dementia

Some antidepressant medications are linked to a faster deterioration of the brain's abilities in dementia. And some types of medications seem to affect more than others, according to new research.

Certain antidepressants can affect dementia

Treatment of Childhood Obesity Yields Long-Term Results

Children with obesity run an increased risk of several other diseases such as type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. But those who receive effective treatment can reduce the risks in the long term.

Treatment of Childhood Obesity Yields Long-Term Results

This is how cancer-stricken children can be treated more effectively

Children's immune system responds differently compared to adults' in cancer, shows a Swedish study. The results can lead to more individually tailored treatments for children with cancer.

This is how cancer-stricken children can be treated more effectively

The Tip for Quitting Vapes

Did "stop vaping" make it into your New Year's resolution? Then there are a few methods that seem more effective than others, according to a new review. .

The Tip for Quitting Vapes

Expert: ADHD is not a disease, but a social issue

The entire society needs to change to handle the ADHD pressure that is currently burdening child and adolescent psychiatry. This is the opinion of Sven Bölte, professor at the Karolinska Institute.

Expert: ADHD is not a disease, but a social issue

Djalali: I am helplessly left behind

When Swedes Johan Floderus and Saeed Azizi were released in exchange for Hamid Noury, who was convicted of war crimes, Ahmadreza Djalali was left behind in an Iranian prison. "I am still helplessly left behind with a constant risk of being executed," he says to SVT News in an audio recording.

Djalali: I am helplessly left behind