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Salmonella outbreak – the potential culprit? Minced meat

Since mid-March, 40 patients have been registered ill with the same type of salmonella. Now the DTU Food Institute, the Danish Veterinary and Food...

The rules for abortion in Denmark have changed

First, the deadline of when you can get an abortion has been moved from the 12th week to the 18th week of pregnancy. Second,...

Sundhedsstyrelsen (Danish Health Authority) recommends 7-9 hours of sleep daily for adults between 18 and 65 years old.

According to the authority, “sleep is essential for us to thrive and feel good. We know that three out of ten adults sleep less...

Medicinrådet (Medical Council) recommends the drug Enhertu for patients with the HER2-low type of breast cancer

The Medical Council estimates that Enhertu can extend patients' lives, although it is very uncertain for how long. At the same time, there are...

According to a new study, high levels of vitamin D in the blood reduce the risk of developing tumors

Researchers from the UK and USA discovered that mice with a high vitamin D diet have greater cancer resistance. Researchers from Aalborg University compared...