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Choice of partner affects health
Individuals tend to choose partners of equal socio-economic status. This factor may also be significant in terms of health.
Published: 16.01.2013 -
Revolutionary treatment for psoriasis
Three per cent of the world’s population suffer from the skin condition known as psoriasis. A Norwegian research-based company is close to developing a treatment that could help millions. The research may also prove beneficial in the treatment of other illnesses.
Published: 11.01.2013 -
Mobile phones bring health to the poor
Pregnant women in rural Ghana are getting health information via mobile phone. The pilot project is part of an international initiative to employ mobile technology to improve the health of people in developing countries.
Published: 02.11.2012 -
Passionate about global health research
“Global health research forms an important part of the foundation for the Government’s health and care policies,” says Norway’s new Minister of Health and Care Services, Jonas Gahr Støre.
Published: 15.10.2012 -
Research Council recognises excellence in research, communication and innovation
The Research Council of Norway’s awards for outstanding research, communication and innovation were recently presented at the Council’s annual Evening of Excellence.
Published: 21.09.2012 -
Developing a new ultrasound technology
European research groups are joining forces to develop a new ultrasound system and improve treatment for heart patients. The Norwegian Center for Cardiological Innovation (CCI) will play a key role.
Published: 14.09.2012 -
Women academics stymied by X-factor?
When the percentage of women and men at the various rungs of the Norwegian academic career ladder is depicted in a diagram, the figure resembles an X. The Research Council of Norway will now implement measures to give more women a chance to overcome this mysterious X-factor.
Published: 31.08.2012 -
More research on societal security
The Research Council of Norway has appointed a committee to undertake the planning of a new research programme on societal security. Their work will be based, among other things, on the report of the 22 July Commission appointed by the Government to probe the handling of the terrorist attacks on Oslo and Utøya on 22 July of last year.
Published: 30.08.2012 -
Finding the nano-needle in the haystack
Norwegian researchers are among the first in the world to use radioactivity to trace nanoparticles in experimental animals and soil. Their findings have made it easier to identify any negative environmental impact of nanoparticles, which are found in an increasing number of products.
Published: 15.08.2012 -
Few regular users of strong painkillers
Fewer Norwegians than suspected take opioids such as Paralgin forte and morphine regularly. Those who do, however, use these strong painkillers over extended periods.
Published: 30.07.2012 -
A better judge of character with nasal spray?
Ingesting the hormone oxytocin via nasal spray improves the ability to read people’s facial expressions. These findings hold great promise for treatment of mental health disorders and drug addiction.
Published: 30.07.2012 -
Norwegian initiative to combat global health problems
The Government recently reiterated Norway’s commitment to this effort in the newly adopted Norwegian white paper on global health.
Published: 06.07.2012 -
Genetic component to chronic back pain
Why do some people recover quickly from lower back pain while others suffer for much longer periods? Genetics may play a role.
Published: 29.06.2012 -
Early intervention a key to early recovery
Patients who receive early treatment for their psychoses recover more quickly and become healthier in the long run. Ten years on, twice as many of these patients are leading healthy lives compared with the control group.
Published: 26.06.2012 -
Pollutants may contribute to illness and overweight
Lack of physical activity and poor diet alone cannot explain the dramatic rise in obesity and diabetes occurring in many countries, believe some researchers. It is time to face the possibility that hazardous chemicals may also share part of the blame.
Published: 26.06.2012 -
New research programme for health and welfare services
In its revised national budget for 2012, the Government has proposed establishing a new research programme for practice-based research designed to further develop health and welfare services in Norway.
Published: 04.06.2012 -
29 SFF applicants continue to final round
The top research groups in Norway are competing for status as Centres of Excellence (SFF centres) beginning in 2013. Twenty-nine applicants have been invited to participate in the final selection round.
Published: 18.05.2012 -
Less research on elite sport
According to an evaluation of Nordic sport sciences research, fewer studies are being conducted on elite sport in the region. Overall, the quality of sport sciences research was found to be excellent.
Published: 19.04.2012 -
Study covers school-day eating habits of 16 000
When Norwegian pupils leave home in the morning, the majority have a lunch stowed away with their books. In the autumn of 2011, pupils across the country delved into their schoolbags to reveal the contents of their lunches.
Published: 18.04.2012 -
An effective tool for battling breast cancer?
Since 1995 nearly 1.5 million Norwegian women have been screened for breast cancer under an ambitious, government-funded mammography screening programme. Now, the Research Council of Norway can finally start its full-scale evaluation of the programme.
Published: 29.03.2012 -
Nitrous oxide emissions are no laughing matter
Scientists the world over are joining forces to curtail emissions of nitrous oxide (also known as laughing gas), a dangerous greenhouse gas. Norwegian researchers are playing an important role in these efforts.
Published: 09.03.2012 -
Smart work clothing for sub-zero temperatures
Working outside in a cold environment for any length of time is difficult with the protective clothing currently available. Innovative, warmer garments must be developed for those taking part in drilling operations under sub-zero conditions.
Published: 07.03.2012 -
New programme for health and welfare services
The Norwegian Government is proposing to launch a new programme under the auspices of the Research Council of Norway to enhance research on health and welfare services.
Published: 01.03.2012 -
Early detection of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
A new joint European research project aims to improve diagnostics for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s to detect the diseases as early as possible. Several Norwegian research groups are taking part.
Published: 27.02.2012 -
From FUGE to BIOTEK2021
The Research Council of Norway recently launched its new large-scale initiative for biotechnology: Biotechnology for innovation (BIOTEK2021). The programme replaces the Programme on Functional Genomics in Norway (FUGE).
Published: 23.02.2012 -
Norway active partner in EU initiative on Alzheimer’s research
Norway seeks an active role in the large-scale, Europe-wide programme for research on Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative diseases, launched 7 February.
Published: 23.02.2012 -
Dementia, sleeping problems and depression are interrelated
People with dementia suffer more from sleep disorders and depression than other people. The highest incidence is found among patients with Lewy body dementia (LBD).
Published: 22.02.2012 -
NOK 200 million extra for independent research awarded
Towards the end of 2011 the Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research and Norway’s universities agreed to co-allocate an additional NOK 200 million for independent basic research in 2012. Ninety highly-qualified projects have now been awarded this funding.
Published: 21.02.2012 -
Human biobanks and health data
Norwegian biobanks are a world-class research resource. The Research Council of Norway is launching a new programme for research on human biobanks and health data.
Published: 20.02.2012 -
Norwegian success in creating an artificial child’s voice
It is very difficult to get a PC to recognise the voice of a child. Equally problematic is using a computer to synthesise speech in a child’s voice. Norwegian researchers have found simple, effective solutions to both challenges.
Published: 15.02.2012
