SWEDEN

Jan 30 2025HEALTH

Sweden’s HPV Vaccination: What’s Happened to Genital Warts?

You might have heard about Sweden’s effort to beat certain types of HPV by vaccinating kids. The thing is, HPV can cause genital warts. These warts are often the first sign that someone’s been infected with HPV types 6 or 11. Sweden started vaccinating against these types back in 2006. They offered the shot to kids through school-based programs and also made it cheap...

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Dec 22 2024POLITICS

Catching Up: A Clash of Beliefs over Eel Fisheries in Sweden and the EU

When it comes to managing European eel in Sweden, the country's policies often clash with those of the EU. This study dives into these differences and why they exist. It turns out that Swedish and EU policies are based on distinct beliefs about who should be prioritized, what the problems are, and what actions should be taken. Swedish authorities give more weight to ...

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Nov 29 2024POLITICS

Sweden Seeks China's Help After Mysterious Cable Cuts

Recently, Sweden has formally requested China's help to explain the sudden damage to two important data cables in the Baltic Sea. These cables, one connecting Finland to Germany and another from Lithuania to Sweden, were both damaged in Swedish waters. The incident happened near a Chinese ship called the Yi Peng 3. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said Sweden wants th...

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Nov 20 2024POLITICS

Why Do We Shun Neutral Things Just Because the 'Other Side' Likes Them?

Have you ever avoided something you normally like just because someone from the "other side" of the political spectrum enjoys it too? This study shows that people in Sweden often distance themselves from simple things like clothes and chocolates when they find out these items are favored by political groups they dislike. Researchers tested this by seeing how people's...

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Sep 13 2024HEALTH

Mpox Alert: Morocco Reports First Case Amid Global Health Emergency

The World Health Organization (WHO) has sounded the alarm, declaring the ongoing mpox outbreak a global health emergency, and Morocco has just confirmed its first case. The patient, located in Marrakech, is being treated at a specialized medical facility and is in stable condition. While the ministry has provided few details, it's unclear if the infection is linked t...

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