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Long-Term Survival Rates Favorable for Prostate Cancer Patients
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Premenstrual disorders may lead to a higher risk for heart disease, study finds
Premenstrual disorders are associated with a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease, a large, long-term study has found. New research analyzing patient health data from more than 3 million women in Sweden over a 20-year period found that...

Kris Aquino gaining weight amid health struggles
MANILA, Philippines — Kris Aquino is finally gaining weight as she continues to fight her autoimmune diseases. In an Instagram post, vlogger and Aquino’s friend, Lou “Mama Loi” Villarama, said the erstwhile ‘Queen of All Media’ has reached her...

Ex-Wycombe Wanderers wonderkid expected to join team in Sweden
Jordon Ibe, who played 11 times for the Chairboys during the 2011/12 season when he was just 15 years old before moving to Liverpool, could join Umeå, who are currently bottom of the country’s second division. According to the English Players...

Sweden’s secret to well-being? Tiny urban gardens
On an unseasonably warm June morning in Stockholm, Stina Larsson, 98, stood among fragrant lilacs, lilies, and lavender, inspecting the garden that she has tended for more than 40 years. Rabbits had been nibbling the nasturtiums, she noticed, and...

Loneliness and isolation: The hidden threat to global health
round the world, an invisible threat is increasing the risk of disease, shortening lives and fraying the fabric of our communities. Social disconnection, when a person lacks sufficient social contact, feels unsupported in their existing...

Reps Flag Off Nigeria-Sweden Summit, Push People-Centered Diplomacy
1 Torkwase Nyiekaa In a bold declaration that set the tone for a transformative bilateral dialogue, Dr. Eileen Cheng, Co-founder of the African University Incubator Ecosystem (AUIE) and Silicon Valley-based strategist, electrified delegates at the...

Justice Department demands patient details from transgender medical providers
The Justice Department has issued subpoenas demanding confidential patient information from more than 20 doctors and hospitals that provide gender-related treatments to minors, according to officials with knowledge of the move. The action marks a...

Early-onset diabetes rates soar among young adults in Sweden
Younger Swedes, especially women and ethnic minorities, are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at record rates, signaling an urgent need for targeted prevention before the crisis escalates. Study: Increasing incidence of early-onset type 2...

Becoming active in adulthood can curb risk of dying from certain health issues by 22%, study finds
Published on 11/07/2025 - 6:30 GMT+2 It’s never too late to start exercising, according to a new study that found people who transition from inactive to active lifestyles in adulthood can reduce their mortality risks by 22 per cent. Health...

RegTech Market Set to Grow at 18% CAGR through 2032
Advertisements The global Regulatory Technology (RegTech) market is on track for massive expansion, projected to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of over 18% between 2024 and 2032, according to a report by Global Market Insights. This...

Swedish VC Kinnevik hails "encouraging sign" of increased IPO and M&A activity
Swedish VC firm Kinnevik today hailed an “encouraging sign” of increasing IPO and M&A activity across sectors relevant to its portfolio, as its CEO reiterated its strategy of divesting underperforming assets. Reporting its Q2 financial figures,...

The unlikely wellness guru helping Djokovic to Wimbledon glory: How 'biohacking pioneer' is rumoured to be behind tennis star's bizarre on court antics
By SHANNON MCGUIGAN Published: 20:29 EDT, 10 July 2025 | Updated: 20:29 EDT, 10 July 2025 He is the most successful, and arguably the greatest tennis player of the Open Era. Now Novak Djokovic, 38, is two matches away from clinching a record 25th...

Medical Bulletin 08/Jul/2025
Here are the top medical news for the day: How Hearing Devices Improve Social Well Being? A new study has found that hearing aids and cochlear implants can significantly enhance the social well-being of adults with hearing loss. Findings are...

Sweden to ban bottom trawling in marine protected areas
Sweden is to implement a general ban on bottom trawling in its marine protected areas, a move it hopes signifies an important step “towards long-term sustainable fishing for generations to come.” Having introduced the amendments to its Fisheries...

57,000 broilers hit in Poland’s latest Newcastle disease case
Newcastle disease infections continue in Poland, with the newest reported instance involving a flock of nearly 57,000 broilers. A report from the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) stated that the presence of Newcastle disease was...

Sweden pledges $14M for Ukraine's civil cybersecurity
Sweden on Monday announced that it would provide around 135 million Swedish krona ($14 million) to support Ukraine's civil cybersecurity. "Sweden is providing a new contribution of SEK 135 million to Ukraine's civil cybersecurity," a Swedish...

David Pérez joins Alvarez & Marsal in Stockholm office
Global consulting firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) has appointed David Pérez as a Managing Director in Stockholm office. A member of the Private Equity Performance Improvement practice, David Pérez will lead the healthcare service offering of the...

Arsenal agree €63.5m Viktor Gyökeres deal with Sporting with add-ons being discussed
Arsenal have agreed to pay €63.5m (£55m) up front for Viktor Gyökeres and are close to a complete agreement with Sporting over the Sweden striker. It is understood the clubs remain in negotiations over potential add-ons that could take the...

In Sweden, smokeless products drive tobacco harm reduction push
VAXHOLM, Sweden — The solution is simple, according to Karl Fagerström. Now retired, the Swedish researcher and inventor has dedicated his life to smoking cessation therapies and strategies. In 2000 he founded Niconovum, a pharmaceutical company...