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Falling off for likes – how TikTok portrays risk in equestrian sport

Under the hashtag #ridingfails, there is a wealth of videos showing young riders falling off their horses – often presented in a comical light. “It normalises something that is actually risky and serious,” says PhD student Klara Boije af Gennäs.

Good dental status into old age – but increased risk of tooth loss

More and more elderly people are keeping their own teeth well into their later years. But at the same time, gum health deteriorates with age – which can have serious consequences such as tooth loss and an increased risk of dying earlier, new research from...

Inaugural Lecture: Helena Fransson – When Cavities Go Deep: New Insights into Cavities and Root Canal Treatment

The link between mental health issues and crime differs according to gender

Mental health issues and youth crime are often linked, but the nature of these links varies depending on the type of mental health problem and the gender of the individual. This is demonstrated by criminologist Linn Persson in a new doctoral thesis from...

Study provides clarity on blood-thinning medication during tooth extraction

Patients can continue taking blood-thinning medication without interruption during tooth extraction. This applies regardless of whether they are taking the drug warfarin or its alternative, according to a new study from Malmö University.

The strategy behind ‘Stop Shooting’ is being tested against domestic violence – researchers see potential

Research in focus: The mouth – a part of the body

Oral health research is essential for understanding the links between oral health and diseases in the body. By studying the risk factors, preventive measures and treatments for problems such as dental infections, tooth grinding and poor oral health, we ca...

Crime Prevention Work with Children and Young People

This research environment brings together different projects focused on crime prevention work with children and young people. The projects include, among other things, summer camps, crime prevention work in schools, and measures to prevent children and...

Palliative Care and Care Quality Enhancement - PaCE

Everyone has the right to high-quality palliative care – regardless of diagnosis, place of residence, or care context. The PaCE research group aims to promote the quality of palliative care by developing knowledge about care processes, leadership, and...

Sex education empowers young people – but also shapes norms

Sweden likes to see itself as a pioneer in gender equality and openness. However, sex education in schools contains a duality: it gives young people tools to understand themselves while at the same time it reproduces norms.