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Patients face longer waiting times in primary health care: THL
Patients experienced longer waiting times for access to treatment in primary health care last year, according to the latest statistics…
Women more worried about health than men: Survey
Many Finns, particularly women are worried about their own and their loved ones' health, according to a survey commissioned by OP…
Alzheimer’s-linked protein crucial for long-term memory: study
Scientists in Australia have identified a key role for the Alzheimer's-linked protein tau in shaping long-lasting memories,…
Laboratory, customer services of HUS face heavy congestion after disruption
The laboratorial operation, imaging telephone and customer services at the Helsinki-Uusimaa Hospital District (HUS) remained suspended…
Study finds key factor in cancer treatment failure
A new study by Israeli researchers has discovered a major biological process that explains why some treatments for cancer and other…
Number of abortions on rise in Finland: THL
The number of induced abortions increased in Finland by almost 4 per cent in 2025 and the number has been rising since 2022, said the…
Finland to list Andes virus as dangerous communicable disease
The government on Monday added the disease caused by the Andes virus to its list of hazardous communicable diseases, allowing…
2 Finns potentially exposed to hantavirus
Two Finnish people have been potentially exposed to hantavirus, said the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) on Friday. The…
Finns warned of ultra violate radiation to avoid skin cancer risk
The Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI) advised the people to protect themselves against excessive Ultra Violate (UV) radiation from…
Espoo residents asked to boil water before use due to supply disruption
The Helsinki Region Environmental Services (Helsingin seudun ympäristöpalvelut-HSY) asked the residents in Northern Espoo…