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Saturday September 05, 2026

Restricted zone expanded as swine flu spreads in Finland

Finland on Friday expanded a restricted zone for African swine fever (ASF) in the country's southeast after the disease was detected in a wild boar about 40 km west of the previous zone boundary, reported Xinhua, quoting the Finnish Food Authority. The remains of an adult wild boar were

Published: 02:32 am,Thursday 27 August 2026

Youths´ food choices in Finland remain far from healthy diet: THL

Young people consume too little of several foods that are important for both health and environmental sustainability, according to a survey conducted by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL). The Youth Nutrition Survey showed that the youths do not consume adequate vegetables, berries, fruits, whole grains, legumes

Published: 01:10 am,Thursday 27 August 2026

6 more African swine flu cases detected in Finland

The Finnish Food Authority found six new cases of African swine fever (ASF) in wild pigs in the infected area in Southeastern Finland, said an official press release on Tuesday. The authority on Monday completed the examinations of the dead pigs and all of the pigs found in Virolahti

Published: 01:42 am,Wednesday 26 August 2026

Spending few minutes in nature benefits health: THL

Spending time regularly in nature can bring measurable health benefits, even though it is for a short time, said the Finnish National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) referring to studies. The Health from Nature program, coordinated by the THL, recommends that everyone spend time in nature regularly, said

Published: 00:18 am,Saturday 22 August 2026

Many wild rabbits found dead in Helsinki during summer

A large number of dead wild rabbits have been found in the Herttoniemi area of Helsinki over the summer, said the City of Helsinki in a press release on Friday. A few rabbits have been sent to the Finnish Food Authority for examination and the rabbits have been found

Published: 00:02 am,Tuesday 18 August 2026

HUS offers antibody to newborns to prevent RSV disease

The Helsinki-Uusimaa Hospital District (HUS) has taken an initiative to prevent RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) decease among the infants and vulnerable children. The authority on Monday started immunization with the antibody to newborns in all its maternity hospitals, said an official press release. RSV is the most common cause of

Published: 02:34 am,Thursday 13 August 2026

Researchers create human heart valve tissues from stem cells

Researchers in Australia have created human heart valve tissues from stem cells, providing a new platform to advance treatments for childhood heart diseases, reported Xinhua. The study, led by Australia's Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI), produced lab-grown heart valve tissues that closely resemble those in the human body,

Published: 02:19 am,Thursday 13 August 2026

11 more African swine flu cases detected in Finland

The Finnish Food Authority found 11 new cases of African swine fever (ASF) in wild pigs in the infected zone area in Southeastern Finland, said an official press release on Wednesday. Five of the cases were detected inside the previously defined core risk area while the rest six were found

Published: 02:24 am,Tuesday 11 August 2026

Low parental income, education linked to children bacterial infections risk

The risk of severe bacterial infection is slightly increased in families with lower parental income and, in particular, lower maternal education level, said a study conducted by Helsinki University Hospital (HUS) and the University of Helsinki. The results are based on the first Finnish registry study that covered the

Published: 01:46 am,Friday 31 July 2026

1st ever African swine flu cases spotted in Finland

African Swine Fever (ASF) has been detected in wild pigs at Vaalimaa in Virolahti, a municipality in Eastern Finland near Russian border, said the Finnish Food Authority in a press release on Thursday. This is the first time the disease has been detected in Finland, said the authority. The

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