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Blood pressure linked problems more prevalent in Eastern, Northern Finland
Complications during pregnancy related to elevated blood pressure, such as pre-eclampsia and gestational hypertension, are more common in Eastern and Northern Finland…
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Govt pilots private healthcare services for 65+ people from Sept
The government has taken a pilot project allowing people aged 65 and over to book a private healthcare appointment and pay only a deductible that is equal to the client…
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Hormone therapy may influence breast cancer risk under age 55: study
A new study led by scientists at the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) has found that two common forms of hormone therapy may alter breast cancer risk in women…
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Leukemia risk can be detected early with blood test: study
Researchers have found that a simple blood test can detect a person's risk of developing leukemia, said a statement issued by Israel's Weizmann Institute of…
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Milk consumption among Finns on wane
The consumption of liquid milk among the people in Finland continued to decline for a long time, and last year, the consumption decreased by about two per cent, according…
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7000 nurses gather in Helsinki ICN congress to focus challenges, find solutions
More than 7000 nurses from 130 countries joined the International Council of Nurses (ICN) Congress held at Messukeskus in Helsinki from June 9 to June 13, said a press…
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Heavy alcohol use poses severe infections risk: Finnish study
Heavy alcohol use is a risk factor in severe infections and a previously unidentified risk factor for septicemia caused by candida, said the Helsinki and Uusimaa Hospital…
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Depression in mid, late life linked to higher dementia risk: study
A new international study has confirmed a strong link between depression in midlife or later years and an increased risk of developing dementia, according to the…
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Cancer rates rise for women in countries where extreme heat is up: study
As temperatures rose in Middle Eastern and North African countries over the last two decades, cancer mortality among women did too, according to a new study of a region…
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Researchers identify tissue changes linked to breast cancer risk
Researchers at the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) have identified structural changes in breast connective tissue that are linked to a higher risk of developing…
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