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Soda linked to many diabetes cases

Every tenth case of type 2 diabetes in the world is linked to soda and other sweet drinks, according to a new study published in Nature. Every year, the sweet drinks lead to 2.

Soda linked to many diabetes cases

Forestry Investigator: Shorten the Process Before Felling

Faster decisions and fewer appeals for those who want to fell forests and a new system for compensation to landowners. These are some of the proposals from the investigator in the heavily debated forestry inquiry.

Forestry Investigator: Shorten the Process Before Felling

Professor donates 34 million to university

A former professor at Umeå University has donated 34 million kronor to the university's department of mathematics and mathematical statistics. The generous gift comes from Lennart Bondesson, who passed away last summer, reports [SVT Västerbotten](https://www.

Professor donates 34 million to university

Call to Action: Sara Lidman's Farm is Falling into Disrepair

Sara Lidman's home in Missenträsk was mismanaged by Umeå University, claim twelve signatories from Västerbotten's literary world. They want to restore the cultural heritage and create a new cultural center there.

Call to Action: Sara Lidman's Farm is Falling into Disrepair

So you handle slippery surfaces in the best way

With winter comes the treacherous slippery ice and the risk of wrist fractures and bruises. Refusing crampons? Maybe stupid, but there are other ways to get by – as long as you're not in a hurry.

So you handle slippery surfaces in the best way

Disappointed with a bad mushroom season? Grow your own!

Now the mushroom season is approaching its end – but not for everyone. Cultivating mushrooms at home is quite simple and is tempting more and more people to start.

Disappointed with a bad mushroom season? Grow your own!

Disappointed with a bad mushroom year? Grow your own!

Now the mushroom season is approaching its end – but not for everyone. Cultivating mushrooms at home is quite simple and is tempting more and more people to start.

Disappointed with a bad mushroom year? Grow your own!

The sorrow over an idol must be taken seriously

The news of Liam Payne's death has shocked the world and evoked strong emotions among fans. For some, a representative of their childhood has disappeared.

The sorrow over an idol must be taken seriously

So cold waters in the north warm the earth

Lakes and rivers in cold environments contribute to more emissions of greenhouse gases than previously thought, shows new research. Particularly large is the impact of emissions in areas with permafrost.

So cold waters in the north warm the earth

Research Criticism: A One-Sided View of Northvolt's Establishment

"Now we're saving the world". Both media and politicians have contributed to an overly one-sided and positive image of the establishment.

Research Criticism: A One-Sided View of Northvolt's Establishment

New findings on gut disruption after antibiotic treatments

Many recognize how antibiotics can cause stomach problems. Research shows that those who also have to take multiple courses can get a disrupted gut function for several months after the last treatment.

New findings on gut disruption after antibiotic treatments

Researchers see link between blood and tooth loss

One in ten Swedes suffers from the periodontal disease paradontitis. A new Swedish study shows that those affected have significantly lower levels of certain proteins in the blood.

Researchers see link between blood and tooth loss

Mpox: Very low risk of spread in Sweden

So far, only one case of the new, more dangerous mpox variant has been confirmed in Sweden. Even if new imported cases may come, the risk of a larger spread of infection here is very small.

Mpox: Very low risk of spread in Sweden