Children from less-advantaged socio-economic circumstances have a significantly increased risk of developing asthma. Smoking during pregnancy and breastfeeding are two of the major contributing factors to these inequalities This is stated by a new European study led by the University of Copenhagen. The researchers call for the authorities to support families better.

Muesli bars, toast bread, and protein drinks. Delicious and convenient solutions for a busy everyday life. But also foods that men may benefit from avoiding if they want to improve their fertility and overall health.

By the year 2100, reindeer populations in parts of the Arctic could decline by up to 80 percent. This is the alarming conclusion of a new international study led by researchers from the University of Copenhagen and the University of Adelaide.

Every day the brain produces around half a litre of fluid, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), which protects the brain from injuries and is responsible for nutrient delivery and waste product removal from the brain cells.