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Merry Christmas from Dr.Dropin – Myths and Facts about Illness during the Holidays

Hold deg frisk i julen! Dr.Dropin avliver myter om sykdom i julen gir deg nyttige tips for å unngå forkjølelse, influensa og andre helseplager. Les mer henne!

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Author: Anne Marte Ladim
Published: 17/12/2024

Obesity in Norway: Causes, statistics and consequences

Did you know that overweight and obesity are a growing problem in Norway? Many believe it's just about willpower, but the causes are more complex. Learn more about the causes, consequences, and treatment of obesity in our blog post!

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Author: Anne Marte Ladim
Published: 06.12.2024

The way forward after weight loss injections

Many people wonder what happens after a year of using diet pills. Should you continue, taper off, or stop taking them? In this article, we take a closer look at what you should consider when making this decision.

Read on to learn more about the pros and cons of continuing with diet pills, alternative strategies, and the importance of consulting your doctor.

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Author: Anne Marte Ladim
Published: 21/11/2024

Vaccine recommendations for the 2024-2025 flu season

Source: FHI

Nearly 1.6 million people in Norway belong to groups with an increased risk of complications from influenza. These are recommended flu vaccines.

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How to break down the stigma around a common skin condition like scabies?

Author: Reza Sohrabi
Published: 09.10.24

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How to Reduce Sickness Absence: Expert advice from Specialists in HSE and Organizational Psychology

Author: Birgitte
Published: 20/09/2024

A worrying trend

Young Norwegians are more concerned with getting a tan than the risk of skin cancer. This is a development that we at Dr. Dropin see with great concern.

Author: Anne Marte Ladim
Published: 24/09/2024

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FHI warns against unreliable chlamydia tests

How to choose safe test methods

Author: Anne Marte Ladim
Published: 25/09/2024

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Expert advice: These should be vaccinated now

With autumn and winter also comes an increase in colds, flu and corona infection. Fortunately, there are effective vaccines that can protect you and your loved ones. In this blog post, you get the expert advice from our doctors about who should be vaccinated and when. Read on to be as well prepared as possible for the winter season!

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Author: Anne Marte Ladim
Published: 26/09/2024