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Newborn babies will now be screened for 25 severe and rare congenital diseases, the Statens Serum Institut (SSI) announced

From January 15, blood samples taken via a heel prick will be tested for, among others, a rare metabolic disease known as galactosemia, where...

61% of Danes want alcohol to be sold only to those over the age of 18

In a recent opinion poll carried out for DR, 30% still believed there should not be a limit, and 9% said they do not...

Purchase liquid paracetamol instead of suppositories, which are in limited supply, for your children, parents told

 The Danish Medicines Agency said parents should opt to purchase liquid painkillers, as suppositories are often reserved for children with no other alternatives. Paracetamol suppositories...

Police must investigate the cancer scandal at Århus University Hospital

 Viborg state prosecutor says. The Østjyllands police department dropped the case several months ago after concluding no punishable offenses had taken place. However, state...

Respiratory diseases and Covid-19 cases continue to rise, Statens Serum Institut (SSI) announced

SSI’s Dr Bolette Søborg said cases have increased for influenza, RS virus, whooping cough, and mycoplasma too. Due to the significant increase in whooping...