https://ki.se RSS News Listing https://news.ki.se/ki-among-partners-in-new-strategic-climate-research-initiative The Swedish Research Council has recommended that the Government fund a new Strategic Research Area (SFO) in climate research, with Karolinska Institutet as one of the participating universities. The initiative, known as the Stockholm Centre for Climate Transition (ClimTrio), aims to develop knowledge on how the transition to a climate-resilient society can be effective, equitable and sustainable in the long term. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:00:08 +0200 https://news.ki.se/air-pollution-may-increase-the-risk-of-als Prolonged exposure to air pollution can be linked to an elevated risk for serious neurodegenerative diseases like ALS and seems to speed up the pathological process, report researchers from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden. The study is published in the journal JAMA Neurology. Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:00:10 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-oecd-guidance-document-supports-use-of-research-data-in-regulatory-assessments-of-chemicals The OECD has published a new guidance document aimed at improving the utility and regulatory uptake of research data in risk assessments of chemicals. The duidance provides practical considerations and recommendations for both risk assessors and researchers. Thu, 30 Oct 2025 12:36:43 +0100 https://news.ki.se/researching-how-chemicals-and-drugs-affect-female-fertility The decision to have a child or not should belong to individuals, not to pollution in their environment, argues Pauliina Damdimopoulou, who studies how the chemicals in our environment affect the ovaries and the egg cells they contain. Meet one of the new professors of Karolinska Institutet who will participate in this year's installation ceremony at Aula Medica on 9 October. Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:00:12 +0200 https://news.ki.se/the-dirt-we-breathe-air-pollution-claims-millions-of-lives Air pollution is one of the most significant health threats in the world. In Sweden, air quality is improving, but in other parts of the world, the trend is going in the wrong direction. At the same time, research shows that even very low levels of pollution, below legal limits, harm our health. Fri, 13 Jun 2025 11:51:18 +0200 https://news.ki.se/suganthi-jaganathan-in-delhi-it-is-often-hard-to-breathe Suganthi Jaganathan researches air pollution in India. Among other findings, she has shown that poor air quality caused 16.6 million deaths in India over a ten-year period. Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:31:37 +0200 https://news.ki.se/elusive-knowledge-about-the-smallest-particles Toxicologist Hanna Karlsson investigates the health effects of the tiniest particles in the air. Those found in Barcelona’s harbour appear to be more inflammatory than others. Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:25:52 +0200 https://news.ki.se/bus-bike-or-walk-which-is-the-dirtiest-mode-of-transport Anne-Sophie Merritt, a researcher at the Institute of Environmental Medicine, has investigated how much air pollution people are exposed to depending on their mode of transport. Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:12:48 +0200 https://news.ki.se/mixed-pollutants-have-a-worsened-effect One plus one does not equal two - it is more. Researchers have developed a method to analyse the toxic effects of mixed air pollutants. The method reveals greater health damage from poor air quality than analyses of individual substances suggest. Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:09:18 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-research-method-helps-identify-hormone-disrupting-chemicals A new study from the Institute of Environmental Medicine at Karolinska Institutet presents a promising method for identifying endocrine-disrupting chemicals – without the need for traditional animal testing. By combining RNA-sequencing of zebrafish embryos with a structured toxicological framework, researchers can now better predict harmful effects on human health. Thu, 22 May 2025 10:14:40 +0200 https://news.ki.se/thesis-on-health-effects-of-tobacco-exposure Welcome to Anna Zettergren's defense of the thesis ”Tobacco Exposure and Health – From Fetal Life to Adulthood”. Wed, 21 May 2025 13:35:34 +0200 https://news.ki.se/one-in-ten-asthma-cases-can-be-avoided-with-a-better-urban-environment The combination of air pollution, dense urban development and limited green spaces increases the risk of asthma in both children and adults. This is shown by a new study conducted as part of a major EU collaboration led by researchers from Karolinska Institutet. The paper is published in Lancet Regional Health-Europe. Fri, 16 May 2025 08:58:48 +0200 https://news.ki.se/female-fertility-sensitive-to-chemicals-in-plastics A study from the Institute of environmental Medicine (IMM) at Karolinska Institutet shows that the chemical di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), which is found in many plastic products, has clear negative effects on hormones and fertility endpoints relevant to female fertility. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 12:53:42 +0200 https://news.ki.se/air-pollution-and-extreme-heat-increase-mortality-in-india A new study from the Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet reveals that days with both high air pollution and extreme heat substantially raise the risk of death in Indian cities more than either factor alone. Fri, 04 Apr 2025 13:59:17 +0200 https://news.ki.se/air-pollution-and-traffic-noise-increase-the-risk-of-stroke-with-combination-effect Research from the Institute of Environmental Medicine (IMM), Karolinska Institutet shows that air pollution and traffic noise together may pose a greater risk for stroke than either factor alone. The researchers found that even at low levels – below the EU’s air quality standards and around WHO noise recommendation levels – the risk of stroke increased significantly. Tue, 01 Apr 2025 11:37:15 +0200 https://news.ki.se/fluoride-in-drinking-water-is-associated-with-impaired-childhood-cognition Elevated concentrations of fluoride can occur in well water, and in some countries, it is added to drinking water to counteract caries in the population. A study from Karolinska Institutet now supports a few previous studies indicating that exposure to fluoride during the fetal stage or early childhood may impair cognition in children. The study is published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives. Fri, 07 Mar 2025 15:30:09 +0100 https://news.ki.se/course-in-advanced-hazmat-life-support-for-the-first-time-in-sweden Advanced Hazmat Life Support (AHLS) is a brand-new course in Sweden, that is being taught for the first time at Karolinska Institutet. During two intense days in February, medical doctors, nurses, paramedics and people with special responsibilities in the field of CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear materials) are trained in medical care in the event of exposure to hazardous chemicals. Thu, 06 Feb 2025 13:42:08 +0100 https://news.ki.se/air-pollution-in-india-linked-to-millions-of-deaths A new study from Karolinska Institutet shows that long-term exposure to air pollution contributes to millions of deaths in India. The research, published in The Lancet Planetary Health, emphasises the need for stricter air quality regulations in the country. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 00:30:10 +0100 https://news.ki.se/tobias-alfven-presents-at-cop29-addressing-climate-change-and-child-health Tobias Alfven attended session on COP29 in Azerbaijan focusing health and climate action, to present a report on the effects of climate change on child health and well-being. The session emphasized the urgent need to recognize the climate crisis as a health crisis, particularly for children, who are disproportionately affected due to their unique vulnerabilities from pregnancy through adolescence Thu, 21 Nov 2024 15:00:09 +0100 https://news.ki.se/heatwaves-and-an-aging-population-increase-the-risk-of-severe-electrolyte-imbalances A new study from Karolinska Institutet shows that global warming, combined with an aging population, could lead to a significant increase in people with severe electrolyte imbalances in the blood. The results are presented in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. Fri, 25 Oct 2024 12:11:03 +0200 https://news.ki.se/rising-temperatures-in-africa-may-increase-perinatal-deaths Heatwaves in sub-Saharan Africa are predicted to become more common due to climate change. A new study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet and others, published in Nature Medicine, reveals a worrying correlation between high temperatures in the final week of pregnancy and an increased risk of stillbirth and early neonatal mortality. Tue, 03 Sep 2024 11:30:36 +0200 https://news.ki.se/challenge-for-researchers-to-keep-up-with-the-green-transition In the wake of the green transition, new risks are emerging in people's work environments, says Karin Broberg, professor at the Institute of Environmental Medicine at Karolinska Institutet. "It goes very quickly from a pilot to being scaled up to become the next generation of fuel or to become the next plant for how to recycle plastic," she says. At the end of the year, her research team will publish a study on the work environment in Sweden for those involved in recycling metals. Mon, 19 Aug 2024 14:44:57 +0200 https://news.ki.se/indias-high-air-pollution-counts-for-a-large-share-of-deaths Air pollution could be responsible for 7 out of 100 deaths in India, and mortality is high even at levels well below national limit values. This is according to a new study published in The Lancet Planetary Health by researchers at Karolinska Institutet and others. The researchers point to the need for comprehensive measures and stricter air pollution guidelines in India. Thu, 04 Jul 2024 09:45:28 +0200 https://news.ki.se/grants-from-afa-insurance-for-ki-research-on-work-environment-and-health The health risks of welding particles and the consequences of sick leave in mental illness are topics for two of the six research projects that have now been granted a total of SEK 18 million by Afa Insurance. Three of the six projects are run by researchers at KI. Wed, 03 Jul 2024 09:15:10 +0200 https://news.ki.se/cleaner-air-in-swedish-cities-brings-significant-health-benefits The air quality in Swedish cities has improved continuously over the last twenty years, according to a research collaboration in which the Institute for Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet participates. Several thousand deaths may have been prevented every year, thanks to better air quality. However, many people are still exposed to air pollution that exceeds the World Health Organization’s recommendations. Wed, 20 Mar 2024 08:00:10 +0100 https://news.ki.se/mobile-phone-users-who-talk-for-a-long-time-do-not-have-an-increased-risk-of-brain-tumours A large international research study, COSMOS, initiated by Karolinska Institutet and Imperial College London, UK, has studied over 250,000 mobile phone users to investigate whether those who use mobile phones a lot and for a long time have a higher risk of brain tumours than others. The study, published in Environment International, found no association between long-term cell phone use and the risk of brain tumors. Fri, 08 Mar 2024 13:15:20 +0100 https://news.ki.se/researchers-have-mapped-mortality-due-to-heat-waves While the most extreme heatwaves have the greatest short-term impact on mortality, it is the mildest heatwaves that kill most lives over time. This is because mild heatwaves are more common. This is according to a new study published in Environment International that has mapped the health risks of heat waves in India. Wed, 07 Feb 2024 16:58:05 +0100 https://news.ki.se/enbel-conference-on-connecting-health-and-climate-change Taking place in Stockholm on 11-12th October the ENBEL transdisciplinary conference brought together researchers, policy makers, NGOs and private sector representatives to present and discuss climate change effects on health, as well as adaptation, societal consequences, and opportunities for climate resilient development. One of the main objects of the EU-funded project is to enhance collaboration between health, environmental and climate research. Fri, 20 Oct 2023 11:43:31 +0200 https://news.ki.se/precarious-employment-conditions-can-increase-risk-of-early-death People without a secure job contract can reduce their risk of premature death by 20 percent if they gain permanent employment, a study from Karolinska Institutet published in The Journal of Epidemiology and Community reports. According to the researchers, the results indicate that job security in the Swedish labor market needs to improve. Fri, 01 Sep 2023 17:35:26 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-episodes-of-riskzonen-in-august-and-september The podcast Riskzonen, featuring well-known KI staff members Mattis Öberg and Emma Frans, is back with a new season! The four episodes were released in May and June, and after a brief break over summer, more episodes will now be released each Monday, starting on 28 August. Each episode features the topic health crisis, in one way or another, ranging from relief efforts in war to antibiotic resistance. The new season is made in collaboration with the Centre for Health Crises. Thu, 10 Aug 2023 10:05:27 +0200 https://news.ki.se/questions-and-answers-about-heat-and-high-temperatures The summer heat is here and with it questions about how we should handle high temperatures and what we should do to feel well in the heat. Cardiologist Petter Ljungman, associate professor at the Institute for Environmental Medicine and expert coordinator at the Centre for Health Crises, answers questions about health and heat. Fri, 30 Jun 2023 12:05:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/phd-student-irene-wanyana-joins-the-team-to-explore-sdg-linkages-in-uganda-0 Our newest team member Irene Wanyana joins the Department of Global Public to pursue her PhD. In her research project titled Multisectoral Approaches to Sustainable Health in Uganda, A focus on the role of climatic variabilities on maternal and child health, Irene aims to explore the linkages that exist between health and other Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) in Uganda. Thu, 02 Mar 2023 12:03:41 +0100 https://news.ki.se/the-centre-for-health-crises-publishes-its-first-annual-report The Centre for Health Crises at KI has published its first annual report, covering activities at the Centre during 2022. Since it is the centre's first year in operation, the report also outline the background to the establishing of the centre, the centre's organisational structure and introduces the staff. Wed, 15 Feb 2023 10:56:53 +0100 https://news.ki.se/the-heat-is-on-building-resilience-to-extreme-heat On January 26th, the Centre for Health Crises welcomed a distinguished panel of both national and international researchers and civil servants to the second KI Contributes seminar. The seminar featured short presentations and discussions around the complex issue of extreme heat, with a focus on how to shape and evaluate heat adaptation plans. Tue, 31 Jan 2023 15:05:47 +0100 https://news.ki.se/daniel-hellden-climate-change-and-child-health-what-do-we-know-in-2023 The world is quickly approaching a tipping point when it comes to preventing many of the devastating consequences of the climate crisis. We see the effects of it on the environment and our planet, and in recent years the discussion on the effects of climate change on human health has grown. But what do we know about the effects on children? Doctoral student Daniel Helldén, presents at the Global Child Health conference organized by University of Calgary. Mon, 16 Jan 2023 11:22:15 +0100 https://news.ki.se/workplace-dust-and-fumes-may-increase-the-risk-of-rheumatoid-arthritis Breathing in common workplace dust and fumes may increase the risk of developing severe rheumatoid arthritis, especially in combination with smoking and genetic susceptibility to the disease, suggests a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in The Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. Wed, 07 Dec 2022 09:39:14 +0100 https://news.ki.se/a-breakfast-meeting-focusing-on-climate-and-health Representatives from centres within Stockholm trio met at KI for a breakfast meeting and a chance to engage in conversations about activities and collaborations within the topic of climate and health. The collaboration group on climate and health creates spaces and opportunities for interdisciplinary cooperation in this wide and complex field. Mon, 07 Nov 2022 13:25:17 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-expertise-in-the-field-of-chemistrytoxicology-at-the-centre-for-health-crises On the 1st of September Mattias Öberg began working 20% at the Centre for Health Crises. His role is to develop the centre’s work with chemical and toxicological health crises. This will be done through, among other things, monitoring, establishing networks, identifying educational and research gaps, as well as identifying how the centre best contributes to the field. Wed, 02 Nov 2022 13:43:39 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-expertise-in-the-field-of-extreme-weather-climate-and-health-effects-at-the-centre-for-health-crises Petter Ljungman, cardiologist, and Associate Professor at the Institute of Environmental Medicine is the new expert coordinator at the Centre for Health Crises in the field of extreme weather, climate, and health effects. Thereby the centre continues to expand its expertise in various health crises subject areas. Wed, 02 Nov 2022 12:02:19 +0100 https://news.ki.se/first-ki-contributes-seminar-sparked-interesting-conversations On September 23, the Centre for Health Crises kicked off our seminar series KI Contributes, aiming at addressing contemporary health crises, with an interactive panel discussion on the health consequences of extreme heat. The focus was addressing a multi-layered health crisis with effects on both individual and public health. Wed, 28 Sep 2022 13:45:14 +0200 https://news.ki.se/annachiara-malin-igra-what-happens-with-the-future-health-of-children-exposed-to-toxic-metals Annachiara Malin Igra researches the health effects of early-life metal exposure in children in Bangladesh. Her research provides important evidence that growth, bone health and pubertal development of children can be negatively affected by cadmium from food at exposure levels relevant for millions of children around the world. Now she wants to see a new risk assessment for metal exposure where child health is included. Mon, 15 Aug 2022 10:50:22 +0200 https://news.ki.se/nano-sensor-detects-pesticides-on-fruit-in-minutes Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have developed a tiny sensor for detecting pesticides on fruit in just a few minutes. The technique, described as a proof-of-concept in a paper in the journal Advanced Science, uses flame-sprayed nanoparticles made from silver to increase the signal of chemicals. While still at an early stage, the researchers hope these nano-sensors could help uncover food pesticides before consumption. Tue, 07 Jun 2022 09:05:05 +0200 https://news.ki.se/air-pollution-linked-to-higher-risk-of-covid-19-in-young-adults Residential exposure to ambient air pollutants is linked to an elevated risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection, an observational study of young adults in Stockholm, Sweden shows. The study was conducted by researchers from Karolinska Institutet and is published in JAMA Network Open. Wed, 20 Apr 2022 17:00:06 +0200 https://news.ki.se/global-warming-projected-to-increase-health-burden-from-hyponatremia Global warming is likely to increase the number of people requiring hospitalization due to critically low sodium levels in the blood, a condition known as hyponatremia. A new study from Karolinska Institutet projects that a temperature rise of 2 degrees Celsius would increase the burden on hospitals from hyponatremia by almost 14 percent. The findings are published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. Tue, 08 Mar 2022 09:50:05 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-method-of-assessing-the-health-risk-of-chemical-mixtures Every day, people are exposed to large number of pollutants, but the problem of how to assess the dangers of the chemical “cocktail effect” has long frustrated both scientists and public authorities. A collaborative study involving researchers from Karolinska Institutet published in the journal Science now presents a new strategy that combines population studies with experiments using cell and animal models. Fri, 18 Feb 2022 08:00:06 +0100 https://news.ki.se/curious-about-climate-smart-health-looking-after-our-bodies-and-the-planet The COP26 agreement keeps the 1.5C goal alive and for the first time mentions the role of fossil fuels. The climate transition is about the future of humankind, but medical researchers say it can also have immediate health benefits here and now. Mon, 15 Nov 2021 16:14:30 +0100 https://news.ki.se/even-low-levels-of-air-pollution-can-increase-the-risk-of-cardiovascular-disease Prolonged exposure to air pollution can be linked to an increased risk of stroke and coronary heart disease, even when levels are below the limits specified by the EU and WHO. This has been shown, among others, by researchers at Karolinska Institutet and Helmholtz Zentrum München in a large European study published in The Lancet Planetary Health. Wed, 08 Sep 2021 17:41:50 +0200 https://news.ki.se/several-persistent-chemicals-were-found-in-fetal-organs Researchers at Karolinska Institutet found industrial chemicals in the organs of fetuses conceived decades after many countries had banned the substances. In a study published in the journal Chemosphere, the researchers urge decision makers to consider the combined impact of the mix of chemicals that accumulate in people and nature. Wed, 16 Jun 2021 13:35:23 +0200 https://news.ki.se/weaker-skin-barrier-leads-to-faster-uptake-of-chemicals The ability of our skin to protect us from chemicals is something we inherit. Some people are less well-protected which could imply an increased risk of being afflicted by skin disease or cancer. A new study from Karolinska Institutet that has been published in Environmental Health Perspectives shows how the rate of uptake of common chemicals is faster in people with a genetically weakened skin barrier. Wed, 13 Jan 2021 15:00:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/early-life-events-linked-to-lung-health-in-young-adulthood Early-life events, such as the exposure to air pollutants, increases the risk of chronic lung disease in young adulthood, according to new results by researchers at Karolinska Institutet, Sweden, published in the European Respiratory Journal and Thorax. The studies add to the growing evidence that chronic lung disease in adulthood can be traced back to childhood. Thu, 12 Nov 2020 09:00:04 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-method-estimates-risks-of-hormone-disrupting-substances-in-drinking-water Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have developed a new method that can make it easier for public authorities to assess the health risks of hormone-disrupting chemicals in the environment. Wed, 08 Jul 2020 15:47:13 +0200 https://news.ki.se/air-pollution-linked-to-dementia-and-cardiovascular-disease People continuously exposed to air pollution are at increased risk of dementia, especially if they also suffer from cardiovascular diseases, according to a study at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden published in the journal JAMA Neurology. Therefore, patients with cardiovascular diseases who live in polluted environments may require additional support from care providers to prevent dementia, according to the researchers. Mon, 30 Mar 2020 17:00:06 +0200 https://news.ki.se/traffic-exhaust-at-residential-address-increases-the-risk-of-stroke High levels of traffic exhaust at one’s residence increases the risk of stroke even in low-pollution environments, according to a study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet and other universities in Sweden. The study, published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, suggests that it is mainly black carbon from traffic exhaust that increases the risk for stroke, and not particulate matter from other sources. Wed, 30 Oct 2019 14:00:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/people-with-atopic-eczema-have-more-s-aureus-bacteria-in-their-skin People with atopic eczema have many more Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in their skin than those with healthy skin or psoriasis, according to a study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden and the University of Helsinki in Finland. The study, published in the Nature Communications, shows how the S. aureus bacteria displaced other potentially health-promoting bacteria. The discovery may be important for future treatments of the skin disease. Fri, 18 Oct 2019 09:52:31 +0200 https://news.ki.se/children-exposed-to-swedish-snus-during-pregnancy-have-higher-blood-pressure Children are more likely to have higher systolic blood pressure by age six if their mom used the Swedish powdered tobacco product snus during pregnancy. This according to a new study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. Wed, 16 Oct 2019 11:00:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/increased-risk-of-type-2-diabetes-in-some-occupations Drivers, factory workers, and cleaners are three times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than teachers and physiotherapists. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have studied how the occurrence of diabetes differs between occupations in Sweden. The results are being published in the scientific journal Diabetologia and are also presented at the European diabetes conference in Barcelona in September. Wed, 18 Sep 2019 08:00:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/pfas-chemicals-pass-from-mother-to-fetus-throughout-pregnancy Wed, 30 Jan 2019 09:51:17 +0100 https://news.ki.se/flaws-in-industry-funded-pesticide-evaluation Fri, 16 Nov 2018 06:00:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/eu-project-aims-to-increase-knowledge-on-hormone-disruptors Wed, 26 Sep 2018 17:29:32 +0200 https://news.ki.se/solvents-and-smoking-linked-to-increased-risk-of-multiple-sclerosis People who carry genes that make them more susceptible to developing multiple sclerosis (MS) are at much greater risk of developing the disease if they have been exposed to paint, varnish and other solvents, according to a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in the journal Neurology. If they have also been smokers, the risk of developing MS is multiplied. Wed, 04 Jul 2018 06:00:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/genes-behind-higher-education-linked-to-lower-risk-of-alzheimers Thu, 07 Dec 2017 09:02:16 +0100 https://news.ki.se/snus-users-run-greater-risk-of-type-2-diabetes Mon, 06 Feb 2017 06:05:20 +0100 https://news.ki.se/researchers-recommend-organic-agriculture-for-human-health In a review of existing research, commissioned by a committee of the European Parliament, a group of European researchers has identified benefits of organic food production for human health. The researchers recommend the parliament to consider giving priority to certain organic production practices and their use also in conventional agriculture. Tue, 24 Jan 2017 14:06:49 +0100 https://news.ki.se/less-allergies-with-nickel-free-coins The Riksbank (Swedish central bank) is introducing nickel-free coins and thus improving the health of many people with allergies. This is something for which Professor emerita Carola Lidén at the Institute of Environmental Medicine is chiefly responsible. Thu, 01 Dec 2016 14:17:02 +0100 https://news.ki.se/a-change-of-job-could-help-people-on-long-term-sick-leave Mon, 25 Apr 2016 08:00:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/noise-during-pregnancy-increases-risk-of-hearing-dysfunction-in-children A recently published study from the Institute of Environmental Medicine (IMM) at Karolinska Institutet shows that exposure to noise during pregnancy can damage the child’s hearing, with an 80 percent increase in risk in occupational environments with particularly high decibel levels. The results strongly indicate that pregnant women should not be exposed to loud noise. Wed, 09 Dec 2015 08:00:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/no-link-between-atrial-fibrillation-and-drinking-coffee Wed, 23 Sep 2015 08:00:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/human-gene-identified-for-tolerance-to-an-environmental-hazard Studies conducted at Karolinska Institutet and Uppsala University show that some indigenous groups in the Andes of northern Argentina have increased resistance to arsenic. The researchers also identified the gene that underlies the altered metabolism and protects against exposure to arsenic. This study is the first to show that some humans have genetically adapted to a polluted environment. Wed, 04 Mar 2015 09:58:21 +0100 https://news.ki.se/air-pollution-kills-well-below-european-union-air-quality-limits Mon, 09 Dec 2013 14:19:52 +0100 https://news.ki.se/even-low-levels-of-air-pollution-increases-risk-of-cancer Wed, 10 Jul 2013 00:00:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-british-coins-bring-greater-risk-of-allergy Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/eating-milk-chocolate-may-lower-risk-of-getting-a-stroke Thu, 30 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/diet-rich-in-vegetables-may-help-stave-off-acute-pancreatitis Thu, 28 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/link-between-cadmium-in-food-and-breast-cancer Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/passive-smoking-a-global-health-burden Fri, 26 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100