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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…
Study finds link between POPs and liver diseases in Finland
A link has been found between Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) and liver diseases in Finland, according to a joint study conducted…
2 scientists share Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2023
Two scientists, Katalin Kariko and Drew Weissman, won the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their discoveries concerning…
Avian flu in minks found in Alavieska
Avian influenza infection of fur animals has been found in farmed minks in Alavieska, said the Finnish Food Authority in a press…
Poor childbirth experiences reduce birthrate
Negative childbirth experiences have a number of negative effects on the birth rate, said the University of Helsinki in a press…
Promising drug found to prolong lifespan in rat, mice
A research group at the University of Helsinki and its partners have found a promising drug candidate for the treatment of amyotrophic…
THL for COVID vaccine dose for 65+, risk group
The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) recommends the booster doses of Coronavirus vaccine for elderly people and certain…