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Legionella bacteria cause record number of pneumonia in Finland
A record number of cases of pneumonia caused by legionella bacteria were detected in Finland last year, said the Finnish Institute for…
Surface treatment of wood may keep harmful bacteria at bay
A recent study conducted at the University of Helsinki suggested that bacteria thrive more readily on untreated than treated wood…
Even 1 night of hearing traffic noises can harm heart
Noise pollution from traffic is emerging as an increasingly acute threat to health, and new research shows that even moderate road…
Night-time traffic noise linked to higher cholesterol, blood fat markers: study
Exposure to road traffic noise at night may be linked to subtle but measurable changes in adults' blood cholesterol and…
Govt report sees risk of unequal access to wellbeing services
The gap between wellbeing services counties’ operations and finances widened in 2025, according to a report published by the…
Nearly all 40+ people in Finland show changes in shoulder MRI scans: study
Even symptom-free people aged over 40 show changes in MRI scans of the rotator cuff tendons, said Helsinki-Uusimaa Hospital District…
Access to health care not equally realised in Finland: report
A recent country report by the OECD and the European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies indicates that access to care is not…
Obesity may increase risk of severe infections: study
An international study of more than 540,000 people has shown that adults with obesity face a 70% higher risk of hospitalisation or…
Date expired COVID-19 vaccines administrated to 87 people in Helsinki
Two health centres in Helsinki administrated COVID-19 vaccines after expiry of date to a total of 87 people in late 2025 and early…
Up to 40% cancer cases preventable: WHO
Up to 40 percent of cancer cases worldwide are preventable, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Tuesday, reported Xinhua. In…