THE HEART

2026.08.07

Staying on diabetes medication is linked to fewer heart attacks and strokes

Adults with type 2 diabetes that don't take their medicine consistently has a 27 percent higher rate of heart disease according to new study. The effect hit younger patients even harder.

MENTAL HEALTH

2026.07.28

Cancer patients are far more likely to develop mental disorder diagnoses

People diagnosed with cancer face a much greater risk of developing a mental disorder later in life than those without cancer. During the first year after diagnosis, the risk of being hospitalized with a psychiatric…

BIODIVERSITY

2026.07.23

DNA vacuum reveals local wildlife in Danish nature

Researchers have developed a DNA vacuum that can suck genetic traces from animals out of the air and reveal which animals live in an area. In two new studies, the researchers collect air samples in three natural areas i…

GRANT

2026.07.10

Researchers receive Novo Nordisk Foundation Challenge Grant to screen for appetite-regulating targets in stem cell models

A research project based at the Department of Biomedical Sciences receives a grant of 75 million DKK over 6 years from the Novo Nordisk Foundation

Mental health

2026.07.09

Young people from less advantaged backgrounds are more likely to have an undiagnosed eating disorder

A new study from the University of Copenhagen suggests that eating disorders are not necessarily more common among families with a high level of education – but that young people from these families are more likely to b…

Physical activity

2026.07.08

After weight loss, exercise improves cardiovascular health more than weight-loss medication

People with severe obesity who exercise regularly have healthier blood vessels and lower inflammation than those who rely on medication alone, a new study from the University of Copenhagen shows.

HEALTH

2026.07.03

Language barriers and culture clash: Frustrations among Ukrainian refugees with the Danish healthcare system

Several Ukrainian refugees have sought alternative medical care and received medication from their home country despite getting rapid access to the Danish healthcare system. There is a risk that frustrated patients fall…

Mental health

2026.07.01

ADHD and autism diagnoses have increased: New study points to broader diagnoses as an explanation

Far more people are being diagnosed with ADHD and autism today than in the past, and a new study from the University of Copenhagen shows that the genetic contributions have decreased over the past 20 years.

ANCIENT DNA

2026.06.17

Oldest strains of plague caused deadly outbreaks 5,500 years ago

A new study published in Nature reconstructs the earliest known plague genomes and for the first time shows that early forms of plague caused deadly outbreaks – long before the Black Death killed up to half the…

Awards ceremony

2026.06.10

Awards for pioneering preclinical and clinical research

For the 20th time, the Kirsten and Freddy Johansen Foundation is awarding prizes to researchers at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. This year’s recipients are Professor Ruth Loos and Clinical Professor…

Grant

2026.06.09

Nordic center to advance research on the brain’s cleansing system

With a grant of DKK 78 million from the Lundbeck Foundation, a new joint Nordic center is being established to strengthen research into the glymphatic system. The aim is both improved diagnostics and new approaches to…

PUBLIC HEALTH

2026.05.21

Why are young people’s sleep and mental health so poor? Researchers point to ‘vicious cycles’ as possible explanation

A new study from the University of Copenhagen maps a complex network of factors that may trap young adults in poor sleep patterns and mental distress.

BRAIN RESEARCH

2026.05.18

‘Garbage collectors’ of the brain grind to a halt in fatal disease

Surprising results point to an exhausted immune system in the brain as a potential explanation for aggressive brain disease

GRANTS

2026.05.07

New investment to democratise access to genomics technology

Up to DKK 95 million in funding from the Novo Nordisk Foundation will enable the implementation of the Genomics Research Infrastructure (GRI) and ensure open access to advanced functional genomics technology and…

Animal ethics

2026.05.05

Dog training choices reflect owners’ ethical views on animals

A new study from the University of Copenhagen explores how dog owners’ ethical views on animals are reflected in the training methods they use.

CHILDREN'S HEALTH

2026.05.01

Mothers without specific fatty acid in the blood more often have children with asthma

A small molecule in the blood of pregnant women is linked to children’s risk of developing childhood asthma and respiratory infections, a new study shows.

2026.04.30

First psychiatric admission marks the beginning of a long-term illness for most patients

By following a group of young people with mental health problems for 20 years, researchers from the University of Copenhagen have found that as many as 95 per cent come into contact with hospital psychiatry again. At th…

2026.03.27

Open access simulator could reduce the use of experimental animals in teaching

Understanding how neurons communicate through changes in membrane potential is a central part of teaching neuroscience and demonstrating these events has traditionally relied on experimental animals such as the…

WOMEN'S HEALTH

2026.03.05

University of Copenhagen launches major knowledge hub for women in menopause

Many women lack knowledge about menopause, which has long been an under‑prioritized topic. A new knowledge hub from the University of Copenhagen aim to help women gain an overview and understand this phase of life.

psychology

2026.02.09

Pregnancy changes women’s responses to infants

Pregnant women react more positively than non‑pregnant women when exposed to audio recordings, videos, and images of infants. This suggests that pregnancy mentally prepares women to process infant signals, according to …

DECISIONS

2026.01.29

New research in mice sheds light on how the brain understands what is important – and what isn’t

New research from the University of Copenhagen shows that the brain in mice works in separate channels at the same time, when they respond to emotionally significant stimuli.