News about Health

Twitching, fast and slow: New approach to studying muscle fibers reveals different responses to exercise training

Scientists at the Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports and the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research, both at the University of Copenhagen have performed the most in-depth analysis of fast…

World Disasters Report, 2020: Come Heat or High Water

On December 17, 2020, the Copenhagen Center for Disaster Research hosted an online talk with Maarten van Aalst, Director of the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre and Kirsten Hagon, Senior Analyst in the IFRC…

Three Nordic POP units (Copenhagen, Helsinki, Uppsala) hosting a new European Research Council (ERC) Consolidator Grant

Three researchers, Alexandra Teleki from Uppsala University, Kasper Dyrberg Rand from University of Copenhagen, Timo Laaksonen from University of Helsinki have been granted the ERC Consolidator Grants. This means not…

Report calls for more attention to gender aspects of COVID-19 epidemic

Using Denmark as case study, the Coordination for Gender Research has published a literature review that gathers insights and practice from the first months of the corona epidemic.

The winners of the first 4EU+ Urban Health Case Challenge

On 23-27 November 2020, the 4EU+ University Alliance and the School of Global Health at University of Copenhagen hosted the first ever 4EU+ Urban Health Case Challenge.

New diagnostic model to help speed up treatment of children with cancer

Researchers at Rigshospitalet and the Department of Anthropology have developed a new diagnostic model that explains the often complex process of diagnosing children with cancer.

New project will support inclusion of people with hearing loss

With support from THE VELUX FOUNDATIONS, a research project will investigate how to strengthen communities for people with hearing loss by creating good social spaces in schools and workplaces.

Behavioural research impacted corona-stricken Rome

Two researchers from the Department of Economics have received a letter of thanks from the Mayor of Rome for their effort saving human lives.

Promising research into medical treatment for cocaine abuse

Claus Juul Løland has just received support from the Lundbeck Foundation in the form of an Ascending Investigator research grant of DKK 5 million. And if everything goes as the Danish-American research team hopes, the…

Team sport lowers blood pressure in postmenopausal women

Team sport effectively counteracts diminished vascular function in women with high blood pressure, even several years after the onset of menopause. This, according to new research from the Copenhagen Center for Team…

‘Anthro Walks’ will compensate for COVID-19 restrictions

All students at the Department of Anthropology will get the opportunity to participate in weekly walks with informal academic conversations.

New Pedagogical Tool for Promoting Mental Health Among Young Children

Associate Professor Mette Skovgaard Væver from the Department of Psychology has received DKK 6 million in funding from the Independent Research Fund Denmark for the Copenhagen Daycare Project.

University of Copenhagen is increasing its efforts within global mental health

With the employment of professor Wietse A. Tol and postdoc Lena Skovgaard Andersen a team is set to build on and strengthen existing efforts around global mental health at University of Copenhagen.

Brain Research is Facing a New Era

The Department of Neuroscience at the University of Copenhagen has strengthened research and education in brain diseases with a new master's degree programme, placing the Department at the centre of brain research in…

Coronavirus helper: NBI physicists develop powerful tool to predict the spread of COVID-19

How extensive should a shutdown be when a new COVID outbreak occurs? Should testing capacity be expanded? And at what pace should tracing occur?

Webinar to discuss sociological perspectives on the corona crisis

What are the societal consequences on the corona epidemic on society, and how have three sociological projects helped to shed light on them? This is the theme of a webinar on 29 October.

New study to examine lifestyle among Danes with increased cancer risk

A collaboration between Hvidovre Hospital and the Department of Anthropology will uncover how people who are predisposed to hereditary bowel cancer relate to recommendations on cancer-preventive health behaviour.

Award for Valuable Work on the Mental Health of Infants, Toddlers and Their Parents

Associate Professor Mette Skovgaard Væver, University of Copenhagen, receives this year’s ‘A Good Start in Life’ Award

Facemasks do not impair indicators of cognitive performance when performing moderate physical work in hot environments

A novel study shows that facemask use does not affect indicators of cognitive performance when the wearers are resting or performing moderate physical work in hot environments. However, wearing a facemask does make it…

AKC on the radio

August Kroghs Nobel prize was celebrated in a special edition of the DR radioshow "Sygt nok".

In Scandinavia, corona restrictions only led to minor drop in consumer spending

The authorities’ restrictions during the corona lockdown was not the main cause of the drop in consumer spending in Denmark last spring, a new study from the Department of Economics concludes.

New AI system will detect critical heart and lung diseases faster

A new system built on artificial intelligence will help radiologists analyse and prioritize chest X-rays in Denmark. The Innovation Fund Denmark has invested DKK 13.8 million in the project.

International Prize Pays Tribute to the Discovery of the Brain's Cleaning System

Professor Maiken Nedergaard honoured with International Prize - Pays Tribute to the Discovery of the Brain's Cleaning System

Blood vessel growth in muscle is reduced in women after menopause

A new study from the University of Copenhagen’s Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports demonstrates that formation of small blood vessels is impaired in the muscle tissue of postmenopausal women. The study’s…