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Thursday December 18, 2025

WHO reports influenza A viruses dominate ongoing global flu season

Influenza activity has risen globally since October this year, with influenza A viruses dominating circulation, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a report released late Wednesday, reported Xinhua. The latest "Seasonal influenza - Global situation" update noted that the increase coincides with the onset of winter in

Published: 23:00 pm,Wednesday 3 December 2025

Number of tick-borne encephalitis cases rises in Finland

The number of tick-borne encephalitis cases (TBE) has clearly increased in Finland this year compared to the previous year, said Helsinki-Uusimaa Hospital District (HUS) in a press release on Wednesday. The increase has been evident at HUS emergency departments, on neurology wards, as well as on intensive and intermediate

Published: 01:48 am,Tuesday 2 December 2025

Smartphone ownership at younger age linked to poorer health outcomes: study

Owning a smartphone at a younger age is associated with poorer health outcomes, according to a new study published Monday, reported Xinhua. The research, published in the journal Pediatrics, analyzed data from more than 10,000 12-year-olds participating in the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study. The study found that,

Published: 01:17 am,Friday 28 November 2025

ECDC, WHO sound alarm over Europe's ´hidden´ HIV crisis

Europe is facing a "hidden" HIV crisis as more than half of people diagnosed with HIV in the region are identified too late for optimal treatment, jeopardizing the goal of ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)

Published: 01:32 am,Friday 21 November 2025

Govt moves to enable Int´l assistance for healthcare

The government on Thursday proposed amendments to the Act on Healthcare Professionals that will make it possible to receive international assistance for healthcare in different kinds of crisis situations, said the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health in a press release. The proposal was made to facilitate and speed

Published: 22:16 pm,Tuesday 18 November 2025

Antimicrobial resistance bacteria grow in Finland slightly

Antimicrobial resistance occurs significantly less in Finland than in many other European countries, said Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) on Tuesday referring to the World Health Organization (WHO). However, according to a recent monitoring report, the proportion of antibiotic-resistant bacteria has also grown slightly in Finland. Antibiotic resistance

Published: 02:39 am,Saturday 15 November 2025

Severe nausea during pregnancy linked to depression: study

A recent study conducted at the University of Turku in Finland showed that hyperemesis gravidarum, a severe form of nausea that occurs during pregnancy, is linked to depression, said the university in a press release on Friday. Women who experienced severe nausea were more likely to have depression

Published: 23:38 pm,Monday 10 November 2025

Majority Finns worry about microplastics in food

As many as 51% of Finnish people consider microplastics found in food the greatest food safety concern, according to the 2025 Eurobarometer. The survey gauging the opinions of EU citizens also showed that 90% Finnish respondents report having at least heard of the issue and concern about microplastics has

Published: 21:54 pm,Saturday 8 November 2025

Females carry higher genetic risk of depression: study

An Australian-led study has found that women carry a significantly higher genetic risk of depression compared to men, reported Xinhua. The study revealed for the first time important genetic differences in how females and males experience depression, which could lead to more targeted intervention and treatments, according to

Published: 03:44 am,Saturday 8 November 2025

Scientists discover new mechanism in treatment of depression

Chinese scientists have uncovered a common mechanism behind two rapid-acting depression therapies, providing crucial insights for the development of new treatments with fewer side effects, reported Xinhua. Their findings have been published in Nature. Depression is one of the world's leading mental health disorders, affecting hundreds of millions

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