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May 28, 2012
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Studded tyres blamed for poor Stockholm air
Science & Technology: 29 Sep 11
A recent study from the World Health Organization showed that Stockholm air contains higher levels of the harmful PM10 particles than in Los Angeles, and the city council argues that studded tyres used in the long winter are to blame.
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Stockholm air dirtier than Los Angeles: WHO
Science & Technology: 27 Sep 11
The air quality in Stockholm is worse than in Los Angeles, according to a recent study from the World Health Organization (WHO).
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More Swedish children thought to suffer from narcolepsy
Science & Technology: 10 Apr 11
There may be many more children than previously thought who have suffered from narcolepsy as a side effect of the swine flu vaccine. The Swedish drug authority is reviewing the records of some 135 cases.
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Sweden opens national breast cancer study
Science & Technology: 4 Feb 11
A total of 100,000 Swedish women will be recruited over the next two to three years for a new national study of breast cancer led by a professor at Solna's Karolinska Institute.
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Study: Low IQ linked to suicide risk
Science & Technology: 4 Jun 10
A study involving a million Swedish men has shown that there is a higher risk of attempted suicide later in life among those with lower IQ at the age of 18.
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Sweden evaluates swine flu response
National: 17 Jan 10
With more than half the population inoculated, the swine flu scare is waning in Sweden. But questions remain whether the epidemic was grossly exaggerated.
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'Anti-depressants cut suicides': Swedish study
Society: 23 Oct 09
The number of suicides reported among the Swedish adult population has declined considerably and anti-depressants are credited with saving up to 500-600 lives per annum, a new study argues.
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Every other doctor in Sweden from abroad
National: 30 Aug 09
Sweden is attracting an increasing number of physicians from abroad. Almost every other new medical license is granted to someone who was educated abroad.
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Pandemic fears prompt new flu guidelines
Science & Technology: 15 Jul 09
Swedish health officials have revised their strategy for dealing with a swine flu pandemic, arguing that it is no longer realistic to focus resources on preventing a major outbreak that is becoming increasingly inevitable.
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WHO declares swine flu pandemic: Sweden
Science & Technology: 11 Jun 09
The Swedish government on Thursday announced the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a swine flu pandemic, nearly two hours before the world health body's expected announcement.
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Alert for Swedes on flu- infected flight
Science & Technology: 19 May 09
Swedish health authorities are urging around 50 passengers who traveled on a flight from New York bound for Asia after reports that one person on the flight has come down with a severe case of swine flu.
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Swedish aid to help Zimbabwe fight cholera
Politics: 19 Mar 09
Sweden has agreed to provide 84 million kronor ($10.5 million) in humanitarian aid to Zimbabwe in part to help the country battle its ongoing cholera epidemic.
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Stockholm - the rat capital of Scandinavia?
Lifestyle: 8 Oct 08
Sleek design, spotless sidewalks and vast colonies of rats: It can only be Sweden, as Christopher Seymour finds out.
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Sex ed group: 'Fetishism is not a disease'
Society: 27 Aug 08
The Swedish Association for Sexuality Education (RFSU) is demanding the removal of fetishism and sadomasochism from the National Board of Health and Welfare's (Socialstyrelsen) registry of diseases.
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Bacterial infection claims 2-year-old's life
Science & Technology: 8 Jul 08
A two-year-old girl from Stockholm has died after becoming infected with the EHEC bacteria.
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Swedish teens shun condoms and cigarettes
Society: 25 Jun 08
Swedish teens drink and smoke less than their peers in most other countries, but when it comes to sex, young people in Sweden are far from being the most careful.
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Study: Swedish teens 'more stressed out' at school
Society: 24 Jun 08
Swedish 15-year-olds feel more pressure in school than their counterparts in other countries, according to a new study.
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Avoidable deaths 'more common in Sweden'
Society: 11 Jan 08
Preventable deaths are more common in Swedish hospitals than in a number of other comparable industrial countries.
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Cuba blocks Swedish alcohol demands
Society: 24 May 07
Swedish attempts to get the international community to adopt a tough strategy to curb alcohol abuse have been blocked by Cuba at the World Health Organization.
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Swedes still dying from Chernobyl radiation
Lifestyle: 4 May 07
It is now two decades since the world's worst nuclear power accident at Chernobyl, but people in parts of northern and central Sweden are still dying from cancer caused by the radiation. And the worst could still be to come, reports Rami Abdelrahman.
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Lebanon conference opens in Stockholm
National: 31 Aug 06
A conference to raise $500 million for the reconstruction of Lebanon opened in Stockholm on Thursday. Officials from more than forty countries are due to gather in the capital.
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Conference targets 500 million dollars for Lebanon
National: 29 Aug 06
A Lebanon donors' conference to be held in Stockholm aims to raise 500 million dollars for the country's humanitarian and reconstruction needs, Sweden said on Tuesday.
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Swede to head WHO
Science & Technology: 22 May 06
Swede Anders Nordström has become the acting head of the World Health Organization, following the sudden death of director general Lee Jong-Wook. Nordström has been deputy director general since November 2003.
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Swedes sunbathe - despite the risks
Science & Technology: 9 May 06
Incidence of Malignant Melanoma is growing faster in Sweden and Norway than anywhere else in the world. Yet some Swedes are still not being careful in the sun.
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Sweden sets out to tackle suicide
Science & Technology: 21 Jul 05
Rising numbers of young people are trying to kill themselves in Sweden, with over 1,500 people succeeding every year. Now the government is trying to reverse the trend.
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Is Sweden prepared for a flu pandemic?
Science & Technology: 9 Feb 05
As fears rise of an unstoppable global outbreak of asian bird flu, the head of the infectious diseases unit at the board of health says that Sweden is as well-prepared as any European country. But that's not saying much.
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Meet Sanna, 9 years old
Sanna is one of 2 million people in Sweden under the age of 18. Sweden is seen as a good place to grow up. The law makes sure children are well-protected and defends their rights and any organizations work with children's well-being. Read more »
Strindberg, king of drama
August Strindberg's plays shocked society, dazzled audiences and revolutionized drama. A century after his death, Strindberg, with his powerful, timeless themes, is celebrated around the world. Read more »
The story of K Composite Magazine »
"I’m working on a couple long articles which will be posted here soon. While those are in the works, I thought I’d share this article and interview about my magazine, K Composite, which was recently published on the site Design-Milk.com. Enjoy! Scott Ritcher launched his now digitally glossy mag, K Composite, back when Macs were used..." READ »
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