Karolinska Institutet

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28 Jan

Prisoner study into fatal violence against women

New research involving prisoners will provide insight into why men and boys kill a female partner.

Sweden

22 Jan

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.

Sweden

12 Jan

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.

Sweden

12 Jan

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. Fake weight-loss drugs for injection are also being marketed online. "You should absolutely not buy and inject anything if you don't know what it is," says Ylva Trolle Lagerros, professor at Karolinska Institutet.

Sweden

4 Jan

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. But what do we really know about the risks?

Sweden

10 Dec

The secret Nobel after-party is being held here tonight

It is shrouded in myth and secrecy. At the traditional Nobel after-party, journalists are barred and photography is prohibited. Here, after the evening banquet, Nobel laureates can relax – or party – with specially invited guests.

Sweden

Top news8 Dec

Social media linked to poorer concentration

Computer games are allowed, but social media is pointed out as a risk to children's concentration. A study of over 8,000 children links the platforms' constant distractions to concentration problems, according to researchers at the Karolinska Institute.

Sweden

28 Nov

Expert: Cancer warning for hormones must be removed

In the US they are being removed. But in Sweden the misleading warning texts remain, stating that hormone therapy for menopausal women can cause cancer.

Sweden