Men are over-represented when it comes to heart disease, but there are certain conditions that mainly affect women, such as ‘broken-heart syndrome’. Stress and anxiety are common in this group. A new study led by researchers at Uppsala University and Karolinska Institutet shows that internet-based CBT can reduce symptoms and help patients manage their emotions better.
In the book "Nation and Gender in Higher Classical Music Education: Intersectional Perspectives", researchers describe how some of the most prestigious higher education in classical music still inform both teaching and repertoire about male genius and national character. The study focuses on the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music, the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre and the Sibelius Academy.
The number of conflicts between states continued to increase sharply in 2025 and has now reached the highest level since World War II. At the same time, Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP) at Uppsala University registered a record total number of armed conflicts.
It has previously been shown that young, very fit people have an increased risk of atrial fibrillation. A new study of over one million young Swedish men shows that this risk is less than previous calculations showed, and that the benefits in terms of reduced risk for all other cardiovascular diseases outweigh the risk.
Women politicians are significantly more likely than their male colleagues to refrain from speaking out in public for fear of threats or harassment – particularly on issues relating to migration and gender equality. Politicians with an immigrant background are also more likely to avoid making public statements. This is shown by a study based on 43,000 responses from Swedish politicians.
When the Atlantic herring colonised the Baltic Sea thousands of years ago, it needed to adapt to the low salinity. Genes with a vital role in the functioning of sperm, eggs and embryos were crucial to this adaptation. Four specific genes were particularly important, a new study, by researchers from Uppsala University, shows.
Biomarkers in the blood could be used for the early detection of colorectal cancer, lung cancer and ovarian cancer. A new study from Uppsala University shows that the performance of such biomarkers is comparable to or better than established tests and could be developed for clinical use.
