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Teenagers may be less likely to initiate tobacco smoking if they engage in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) from childhood.

This was the first project to address oral health in relation to cognition in the Finnish adult population.

The probability of revision sinus surgery including removing nasal polyps is higher if the patient has asthma or is on antibiotics at the time of their initial surgery.

The Finnish Research Infrastructure Committee (FIRI Committee) has taken the funding decisions concerning the research infrastructures selected to Finland’s national roadmap.

The MYÖTE model increases co-operation between occupational health services and other social welfare and health care sector parties in the treatment of mental health disorders.

What’s your mindset like when arriving for your dental appointment? What happens next? A good dentist listens to and works in agreement with the patient.

The Biomarker Laboratory at the University of Eastern Finland Brain Research Unit is launching diagnostics for a biomarker of Alzheimer’s disease, to be measured from a blood sample.

An active commute that involves exercise can reduce the number of sick days and lower the risk of long sickness absences. Commuting by bicycle in particular is associated with a lower risk of sickness absence.

The goal of the study starting in January is to determine whether the new vaccine generates sufficient antibodies against the SARS-CoV-2 virus and its variants, and to ensure the vaccine’s safety.

“We should roll up our sleeves to strengthen primary healthcare. Specialised healthcare cannot make up for what’s lacking in statutory basic public services,” says Professor of Public Health Medicine Harri Hyppölä.