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Men’s health more vulnerable after breakups, divorces, and living alone, than women’s

A new study conducted at the University of Copenhagen establishes a connection between increased risk of inflammation in men and both breakup and living alone for a number of years.

Which animals exist right here? Now researchers are able to find the answer out of thin air

Using a new technique, researchers are able to vacuum animal DNA from the air and identify the species that live nearby. The researchers expect to be able to use it to map threatened and invasive animal species.

New intervention to strengthen efforts against diabetes in Vietnam

As one of four new Danida-supported projects involving researchers from the Department of Anthropology, a collaborative health anthropological project addresses diabetes among pregnant women in Vietnam.

Will infants in sync with their parents develop better social skills?

In a new project funded by the Carlsberg Foundation, Psychology Professor Victoria Southgate will measure the synchrony of brain activity in parents and children while they interact.

Consumer behaviour

Healthy shopping peaks in January

Year after year, January is the month when we load our shopping baskets with the healthiest foods, according to new data from the University of Copenhagen. Is it because so many New Year's resolution makers are seeking…