Lifestyle and mental health linked to brain health
Most people know that lifestyle and mental health can affect their brain health, although women and people with higher education are most aware
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High vaccine uptake in the childhood immunisation programme
Despite the demands of the coronavirus pandemic on resources, the 2021 coverage statistics from the Norwegian Immunisation Registry SYSVAK show a consistently high vaccine uptake for children and adolescents.
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Travelling with a COVID-19 certificate? Important things to remember
The EU has decided that children under the age of 18 years have a valid COVID-19 certificate indefinitely after they have completed primary vaccination.
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What motivates people to look after their brain health?
The prospect of experiencing symptoms of cognitive or mental decline is a key motivation to undertake lifestyle changes for better brain health, according to the second public report from the Lifebrain consortium.
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World Obesity Day 2022: Everybody needs to act – with and for youth
This World Obesity Day, everyone needs to act. We need to join forces to advocate for action to address rising levels of childhood obesity and to improve the systems that contribute to obesity around the world.
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Menstrual changes following COVID-19 vaccination
There is an increase in the incidence of menstrual changes among young women after vaccination against coronavirus, according to initial findings by the NIPH.
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Linking climate change and health: Summarizing stakeholders' interviews in Norway
FHI participates in the EU project, ENBEL and in this connection has interviewed five decision-makers at local and national level about how they work with adaptation to reduce the health effects of climate change.
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Updated figures for omicron cases per 7 December
The NIPH was notified about 33 confirmed omicron cases after genome sequencing by midnight on 7 December. In addition, the institute has received 182 samples in recent days, which are considered to be probable omicron cases for sequencing.
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New director will shed light on the effectiveness of epidemic measures
“When we have so little research to show the effectiveness of the measures we implement, that ultimately restrict people’s freedom, I can understand why some people are skeptical” says Atle Fretheim.
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How to promote people’s brain health?
People want clear, evidence-based information about exactly which lifestyle changes can improve their brain health, according to a new report from the Lifebrain consortium in collaboration with the Norwegian Institute of Public Health.
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Much greater risk of mental disorders in children of low-income parents
Children of parents with the lowest income are three to four times more likely to be diagnosed with mental illness, compared to children of the very richest parents, according to a study from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health.
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Norwegian-Danish study of rare side effects in connection with AstraZeneca vaccination published
Together with researchers in Denmark, the Norwegian Institute of Public Health has studied the extent of side effects associated with the AstraZeneca vaccine.
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Pupils who reach puberty early do better at school
Whether you reach puberty earlier or later can affect the grades you get at secondary school, according to a new study.
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Heavy metals and essential minerals during pregnancy and associations with ADHD and autism in children
Levels of the heavy metals cadmium, lead, and arsenic and the essential mineral manganese during pregnancy, were associated with increased risk of ADHD and/or autism in the child.
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Assisted reproduction affects children’s growth, but only in the first years
Children born after assisted reproduction are smaller at birth, but grow faster during the first years of life, compared to naturally conceived children.
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27,500 took part in brain health survey
27, 500 participants in 76 countries contributed to one of the largest brain health surveys ever, providing insight into how people view brain health.
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Mental health problems combined with high alcohol intake increase risk of premature death
The risk of premature death doubles if you have mental health problems and drink more than the equivalent of two units per day, on average.
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Fertility in Norway has not fallen as much as expected
Birth patterns are changing and women in Norway are having fewer children. However, when we look at how many children today's 45-year-old women have had, fertility rates are still relatively high.
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Oil baths do not prevent atopic eczema in infants
Regular oil baths or early introduction of solid foods in addition to breastfeeding do not prevent atopic eczema in the first year of life.
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Parental education level affects children’s mental health
Children who have parents with a short education grow up with living conditions that increase their risk of problems at school and ADHD symptoms, according to a large study from the Norwegian Institut
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