A new Liberalerna report reveals that women in Sweden face longer waits and delayed diagnoses in emergency and gynecological care, calling for urgent healthcare reforms.
Google's new iOS update allows Fitbit data to sync directly with Apple Health, while scientific research finds no proven health benefits for continuous glucose monitor use by healthy individuals.
Uppsala University research shows at least three-week vacations significantly cut premature death risk by alleviating work stress.
SATS launches a Nordic campaign to inspire daily physical activity while experts and family events promote movement for better health and longevity.
27-year-old Swedish woman Renate Reinholtsen shares her journey to nearly pain-free life after battling severe fibromyalgia and abandoning nursing studies.
Vibrio bacteria are increasingly found in Swedish waters, posing serious infection risks especially in coastal regions during warm summer months.
Research and expert insights highlight how lifestyle choices like exercise, nutrition, and mental training can delay dementia onset and bolster brain health.
Despite a new Swedish reform allowing municipalities to hire doctors to improve elderly care, most local governments are reluctant to recruit due to funding and staffing challenges.
TV personality Sandra Cucarano criticizes Sweden's healthcare system following a delayed procedure for pregnancy complications, spotlighting systemic issues in women's healthcare.
A new Swedish study reveals high rates of sexual violence and health risks among LGBTQ+ individuals, highlighting urgent needs for better support and testing access.
Sweden will begin offering free two-dose chickenpox vaccinations for children starting in 2027, aiming to protect children and reduce complications.
Samsung enhances its health monitoring tech with AI for early condition detection, emphasizing user control over data privacy amid trust challenges.
Sweden is addressing high sick leave rates in elderly care workers while pushing reforms to enhance senior healthcare and housing ahead of regional elections.
Sweden highlights the physical signs of mental health issues and promotes exercise and social engagement as effective support strategies.
In Sweden, menstrual health issues cause significant school absences among girls, prompting calls for systemic changes in sexual education and school health services to ensure educational equity.
Swedish women Sara Back and Amalia Braunsthal share personal stories of relief, challenges, and self-acceptance following breast implant removal.
Personal and medical insights reveal how lifestyle and diet changes effectively manage diabetes and erectile dysfunction in men around middle age.
Swedish advocacy highlights the need for equal healthcare access for children with obesity, stressing that treatment should not depend on family income.
Sweden reports a sharp rise in tick-borne encephalitis cases with 213 infections by mid-July, prompting renewed vaccination recommendations from health authorities.
Sweden faces a record surge in tick-borne encephalitis cases linked to climate change, prompting expanded vaccination efforts in high-risk regions.
Experts emphasize existential health—meaning, coherence, and community—as crucial for public health and social sustainability in Sweden.
Sweden establishes a new unit to investigate child suicides amid a mental health care crisis highlighted by treatment delays and systemic failures.
Uppsala County sees suicide rates climb to a 20-year peak despite multiple suicide prevention strategies, prompting plans to consolidate efforts.
Swedish clinical trials have commenced for the first Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine, involving 50 volunteers monitored over a year, leveraging research that developed the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.
Sweden's Public Health Agency has started a nationwide probe into all child suicides under 18 to uncover causes and improve prevention mechanisms.
Sweden's maternity care is struggling with staffing shortages during the July peak birth period, relying heavily on midwives' overtime and postponed vacations to manage demand.
A study highlights how family-oriented physical activities like Tag Rugby improve health and motivation for both parents and children in Sweden.
Research and expert insights from Sweden reveal that forest exposure and morning swims significantly improve mental health by reducing stress and depression.
A study finds older adults who regularly participate in cultural activities have younger physiological ages, indicating potential health benefits.
Swedish experts urge primary care providers to routinely assess screen time due to its significant health effects including poor sleep, stress, and obesity.
Research shows engagement in cultural activities can slow physiological aging by several years, with effects comparable to physical exercise.
Värmland allocates funding to all municipalities to enhance elderly cultural participation through diverse programs integrating arts and health until 2027.
A severe heatwave in Sweden brings health risks amplified by medication effects and financial pressures forcing workers to choose between health and income.
Survey data shows improved health among youth in Västmanland in 2026, with reduced smoking and alcohol use but rising nicotine pouch consumption.
The Left Party advocates recognizing mental health as a rights issue, proposing reduced wait times, youth prevention, and user involvement amid shared stories of long waitlists and mental health struggles.
Sweden's Folkhälsomyndigheten is preparing new guidelines addressing mental health risks from AI use among children, following a government directive for proactive risk assessment.
Swimmers in multiple Swedish locations face skin irritation this summer due to the waterborne parasite cerkarier, with experts advising caution and hygiene to minimize discomfort.
Experts reveal that starting simple fitness routines can improve health and help delay dementia onset by years.
Diet and weight management play crucial roles in controlling and potentially reversing fatty liver disease in Sweden, with experts offering actionable dietary advice.
Swimming advisories issued across Stockholm’s Mälaren beaches after untreated wastewater release raises health concerns amid summer heat.
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