All news on the topic: Karolinska Institute

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How to reduce your biological age to cut risk of disease and live longer
Dr Miriam Stoppard shares research from Sweden that shows people with a higher biological age than their chronological age have a significantly increased risk of dementia and stroke. But there is good news on how lifestyle factors can turn things around
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'Important breast cancer warning issued to women after false-positive results'
Dr Miriam Stoppard on the news from the Karolinska Institute that women who receive a false-positive mammogram result are more likely to develop breast cancer over the subsequent 20 years
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Fears common childhood virus can trigger devastating condition later in life
Researchers in Stockholm have analysed blood samples from more than 700 patients with MS and 700 healthy individuals to produce evidence about the Epstein-Barr virus
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Deadly virus spreading across Europe is 'biggest threat to public health'
Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is being spread by ticks across Europe, Africa and the Middle East, with scientists warning it is "highly likely" it will reach Britain
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Good quality sleep is healthier than dozing for long periods, study finds
Researchers found people who can drift off in 15 minutes and not wake up too many times once they are asleep reported a boost in wellbeing