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The number of children on ADHD and depression medication is growing every year

9% of the population in Denmark is taking such medication. 4% of the 10 to 19 year old’s. 7.2% of 20 to 29 year-olds. People with...

Birth control pill for men

A new type of birth control pill for men is being developed that can prevent sperm cells from fertilizing an egg.  The new pill is different from...

Skin cancer app

An application called “Dermloop” is being used by family doctors (GPs) in Copenhagen Region to detect skin cancer. The app was tested in the Copenhagen Region until...

Warning

If you currently have or are taking Dicillin Sandoz 500 mg capsules as part of your treatment, you must return them to the pharmacy. If you...

Decriminalization of hard drugs in Copenhagen

The majority in the city council of Copenhagen wants to make the city a testing ground for decriminalization of possession of hard drugs in small quantities....