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Respiratory tract infections on rise in Finland
Several viruses that cause respiratory tract infections are currently circulating in Finland, said the Finnish Institute for Health and…
Obesity drug Wegovy cut risk of serious heart problems by 20%: study
The popular weight-loss drug Wegovy reduced the risk of serious heart problems by 20% in a large, international study that experts say…
COVID-19 infections on rise in Finland
As the number of COVID-19 infections in Finland is growing, hospitals in several cities have to necessitate the reduction of non-urgent…
Man receives the 1st eye transplant plus a new face
Surgeons have performed the world's first transplant of an entire human eye, an extraordinary addition to a face transplant…
44K people vaccinated in Helsinki in 4 days
The influenza and coronavirus vaccinations of risk groups started in Helsinki on Monday and about 44 000 vaccines have been…
Helsinki begins vaccinating risk group people on Monday
The vaccination of risk groups against influenza and coronavirus will start in Helsinki on Monday, said the City of Helsinki. More…
42% adults engage in adequate physical activity
Less than half of men and women aged over 20 reached the current physical activity guidelines for health-enhancing physical activity,…
Economic downturn, inflexible law hamper wellbeing services
The dire economic situation, inflexible legislation and the growing shortage of social welfare and health care professionals are…
Finland develops new test for rapid heart attack diagnosis
The University of Turku in Finland said Tuesday that it has developed a new test to help detect heart attacks more rapidly, reported…
Avian flu diagnosed in 2 fur farms
In the first results of the avian influenza survey of mink farms, avian influenza has been detected in two farms, said the Finnish Food…