A Danish sperm donor with a dangerous cancer gene fathered nearly 200 children including Swedish offspring, but many affected Swedish women remain uninformed due to regulatory and communication gaps.
Influenza cases in Sweden have doubled in recent weeks with rising deaths and hospitalizations amid the spread of a new K-variant.
After years of increase, snus usage among Swedish youth has plateaued in 2025, possibly influenced by advertising restrictions and changing product availability.
Swedish local initiatives including Tilia in Jämtland Härjedalen and Oskarshamns kommun launch targeted programs to support and improve youth mental health with lectures, support groups, and accessible services in 2025.
A Swedish family-based program seeks to increase physical activity among young people, integrating sports, nutrition, and digital tools to foster lasting healthy habits.
Sweden leads in preventive healthcare with full-body MRI diagnostics and a new health app for prostate cancer patients promoting early detection and healthier lifestyles.
The EU Parliament has assigned Efsa to study microplastics in food and their potential effects on human health, addressing significant knowledge gaps by 2027.
Sweden confronts mental health pressures, critical blood shortages in Västra Götaland, and healthcare staff uncertainties ahead of Christmas.
Karolinska Institute study finds social media use linked to declining concentration in children, unlike TV or gaming, with potential ties to increased ADHD risk.
Sweden enhances focus on youth mental health through school education and political initiatives, highlighting support for marginalized Sámi communities and investment in psychiatric care.
Troja-Ljungby's Linus Skager opens up about his struggles with mental health and gambling addiction, beginning therapy and receiving broad support.
A survey highlights that 20% of young Swedes experience loneliness, especially during holidays and post-graduation, with experts emphasizing the critical role of social connections for health.
VinFuture Prize 2025 awarded top honors and $5 million to scientists for transformative cancer genetics and HPV vaccine achievements, reinforcing global scientific collaboration.
Swedish innovations include a new ventilation technology to reduce healthcare infections and a groundbreaking ALS treatment showing promise in Nordic trials.
Sweden allocates 1.32 billion kronor in 2026 to bolster mental health services with a collaborative, long-term strategy involving multiple agencies.
Swedish youth's use of white snus and e-cigarettes has surged, prompting concerns over addiction and health risks amid limited research on these products.
Sweden’s birth rate declined to a 20-year low in 2024 as average maternal age rises and health risks mount.
Sweden plans updated elderly dietary guidelines featuring the Mediterranean diet to fight dementia, based on extensive research linking diet and cognitive health.
A 56% decrease in cervical cancer among young Swedish women is attributed to nationwide HPV vaccination and improved screening, though calls remain for expanded home testing access.
Sweden responds to growing mental health issues in schools with government initiatives targeting reduced screen time for children and improved working conditions for preschool teachers.
An aggressive H5N1 bird flu outbreak in southern Sweden notably affects cranes and geese, leading to public warnings against handling sick birds due to health risks.
Swedish political leaders and experts call for strengthened mental health services and preventive measures to address the rising mental health challenges among youth, particularly adolescent girls.
Örebro University researchers have developed two AI models utilizing EEG data to provide accurate and privacy-conscious early dementia diagnosis, marking a significant advance in Swedish healthcare technology.
Sweden faces an early, intensified flu season fueled by a contagious K-variant of influenza A, causing high infection rates and notable school outbreaks.
Örebro University and international partners have created AI models that enable earlier and more accurate detection of dementia, promising improved patient care.
Norrbotten is reforming heart care to empower patients amid the backdrop of a serious ambulance delay incident impacting a critical heart patient.
Alphind launches an innovative dual-platform system in Sweden for predictive health monitoring in elderly care, aiming to reduce falls and improve well-being through integrated sensor and clinical data.
A surge in vole populations in northern Sweden, especially in Västerbotten, raises the risk of sorkfeber infections this winter, prompting warnings from researchers and health experts.
Swedish authorities warn of a significant rise in influenza cases fueled by a new virus variant amid ongoing COVID-19 concerns, urging vaccinations and precautions.
The World Table Tennis for Health Festival 2025 in Helsingborg highlights the sport’s health benefits for individuals with Parkinson’s and Alzheimer's, featuring record participation and global engagement.
Sparbanksstiftelsen Skaraborg allocates 3 million kronor towards mental health projects in Skaraborg municipalities, enhancing community well-being during its 25th anniversary.
Uppsala University receives major funding for preventive psychiatry and women’s health research while experts highlight rising stress illnesses among young Swedes and emphasize early intervention.
A 21-year-old Swedish woman with ME/CFS and post-COVID illness faces severe health challenges and systemic healthcare misunderstandings.
A revolutionary new technology has restored vision in most blind patients with macular degeneration after a year-long clinical study in Europe.
A debate in Sweden advocates for recognizing cultural activities as part of wellness benefits to improve public health and better utilize unused wellness funds.
A new technological breakthrough has enabled most patients in a study to regain vision lost to macular degeneration, restoring their ability to read and improving daily life.
Sweden has implemented free municipal psychological drop-in centers and comprehensive strategies focusing on community-based mental health and suicide prevention.
Sweden's government has tasked Socialstyrelsen with developing a national plan focused on equitable prevention, treatment, and management of cardiovascular diseases affecting one in five Swedes.
A pediatric cardiologist in Jönköping is under investigation after misdiagnosing numerous children with heart conditions, leading to patient safety reports and suspensions.
Sweden's government unveils a comprehensive plan to improve cardiovascular care and reduce treatment disparities across the nation by 2028.
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