Infant formulas promise too much
Many infant formulas purport to be healthy in several ways. But the evidence is often razor thin. The companies usually manage the research themselves.
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Digital help might be better for children with OCD
For some children with obsessive-compulsive disorder, therapy via the internet and apps can be more effective than physically attending treatment sessions.
New medicine from NTNU spin-off extends terminally-ill cancer patients’ lives
It has taken 18 years, but Professor Marit Otterlei has now created a completely new type of cancer medicine. No similar medication has progressed this far in development worldwide.
Home tests can save more women from cervical cancer
A simple test saves lives. Three out of four women who died of cervical cancer in the screening age of 25-69 years had not had a Pap smear in the past three and a half years.
You too can shave off a few seconds with a short sprint over the top of the hill
Skiers can gain on their competitors by having a detailed plan of what to do on the uphills. Timing their push at exactly the right moment is key to avoid expending too much effort.
The hidden helpers
The situation of family carers has recently been the national news in Norway. Hidden helpers – caregiving relatives – must become visible in order to prevent becoming patients themselves, and health policy rhetoric needs to be translated into action.
Seven weeks to reducing your belly fat
A combination of interval training and eating only within fixed times of the day could be the key to getting rid of dangerous belly fat.
Lifelong marriage lowers risk of dementia
A recent large study suggests that being divorced or single increases the risk of dementia. But the researchers also discovered some surprising results.
Mini2P microscope goes global
The Kavli Institute for Systems Neuroscience has won a grant to share its groundbreaking miniature brain microscope with researchers across the globe.
Diagnostic tests not recommended “just to be on the safe side”
Paradoxical maybe, but it’s what often happens in the health services: When you ask for an MRI to be on the safe side, your uncertainty increases.
Yes, it’s true – a walk in the woods actually helps with anxiety and depression
Now it’s well documented: forest therapy is an effective and simple method for dealing with something many people struggle with.
Are the youngest children in class overmedicated?
The youngest children in a school grade are diagnosed with ADHD almost twice as often as the oldest in the class. The most widespread use of ADHD medication is among children who were born prematurely.
Can exercise make breast milk better?
Research scientist Trine Moholdt at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) has been awarded an ERC Starting Grant from the European Research Council (ERC). She will study how exercise impacts breast milk composition.
Having trouble sleeping? Try exercise!
People in good physical shape are less likely to need a sleeping pill prescription from their doctor. This suggests that being fit can help you sleep better.
Cold shock, weddings and conflicts can trigger temporary amnesia
Over three hundred Norwegians experience temporary memory loss each year, but the cause has until now been difficult to discern with brain scans. A super magnet costing EUR 9.4 million gives hope that more people might be able to find out why they suddenly forgot everything.
Stroke patients with delirium may struggle more afterwards
Stroke patients who experience delirium during a stroke could be more prone to developing cognitive and psychiatric difficulties.
Bariatric surgery yields the best results over time
Individuals with severe obesity often reward themselves with food. Recent research shows that dieting is good for changing eating habits and weight. However, bariatric surgery has several advantages.
An effective diet… except that it makes your breath smell like pee
A rule of thumb in the mountains is to turn around in time when the situation warrants. You might want to apply this wisdom to dieting as well. Especially if you swear by an extremely low-carb eating approach known as the ketogenic diet.
People who were most physically active fared worse during the pandemic
Physically active people who increased their activity level early on in the pandemic had poorer mental health than those who delayed increasing their exercise.
Diabetes detection is far better than has been feared
Not everyone with diabetes knows they have the disease. A survey of close to 53 000 participants found that far more people are being discovered with diabetes than was previously thought.
NTNU researchers find a way to help slow the next epidemic
Just as with COVID-19, future viral outbreaks will have plenty of time to spread before a vaccine becomes available. A new approach developed at NTNU can save lives and prevent the need to shut down society.
Mental stress plagues 44 per cent of teenage girls in Norway
In the age of smartphones and social media, the number of adolescents and young adults in Norway with depression and anxiety has doubled. Researchers believe politicians and technology giants need to take more responsibility.
Half of the world’s population suffers from headaches
Twice as many women as men suffer from headaches. Migraines are the leading cause of disability for people under the age of 50.
Patient involvement after acute heart attacks
Minutes count when you have a heart attack. Patient involvement is a statutory right but not always possible in this situation. Elise K. Bårdsgjerde has researched participation in the different phases of the patient process from the perspective of patients, nurses and doctors.