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Severe PMS visible in the brain

Severe PMS, also known as PMDS, affects not only the body before menstruation. Now, research from Umeå University shows that it can also be seen in the brain, which can be an explanation for the severe mood swings many women experience, reports [Sveriges Radio P4 Västerbotten](https://sverigesradio.

Severe PMS visible in the brain

Study: Medication against mpox has no effect

The medicine tecovirimat was originally developed against smallpox and has shown to have an effect on mpox in certain patient groups. But a new study shows that for the large group, the medicine has no effect at all, reports [Vetenskapsradion](https://sverigesradio.

Study: Medication against mpox has no effect

This is what we know about mpox

The more dangerous variant of mpox is spreading in Africa and has reached Sweden. But how contagious is the virus – and is there a risk of a new pandemic? Here is what we know so far in broad outline.

This is what we know about mpox

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

Medicine Stop a Hard Blow for Alzheimer's Patients

The disappointment is great since a new drug against Alzheimer's has been rejected by the EU's pharmaceutical authority. It is outrageous, says Liselotte Jansson at the Alzheimer's Foundation.

Medicine Stop a Hard Blow for Alzheimer's Patients

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

Blueberry Boom Extra Early: "Out and Pick"

The blueberries have emerged extra early this year and in southern Sweden, this is the best season right now. Out, pick and enjoy – the experts are tipping.

Blueberry Boom Extra Early: "Out and Pick"

Twice as many days with 30 degrees

The number of warm days in Sweden with at least 30 degrees has more than doubled in the last decade, compared to the previous measurement period. This is shown by an examination where [Sveriges Radio's Ekot](https://sverigesradio.

Twice as many days with 30 degrees