Research

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.

Health

2026.07.01

Researchers to teens: get to bed – it’s good for your blood sugar

If you’re 18, getting a bit more sleep could matter more than you think. New research from the University of Copenhagen and COPSAC shows that even in healthy young people, longer nights of sleep are linked to more stabl…

Dishonesty

2026.06.26

New research identifies the types of dishonesty that occur in a relationship – and their consequences

From ‘harmless’ white lies to infidelity, dishonesty in romantic relationships is a complex phenomenon that takes on many forms. New research from the University of Copenhagen shows that while dishonesty between partner…

Yo-yo dieting

2026.06.24

Why ‘yo-yo dieting’ may not be as harmful as often believed

A review of research on repeated weight loss and regain suggests that yo‑yo dieting is not necessarily as harmful as it is often portrayed.

food waste

2026.06.22

Scientists have designed a clay that can prevent fruits and vegetables from rotting too quickly

The gas ethylene causes fruit and vegetables to ripen faster and is responsible for millions of tons of food being lost annually during transport and storage. Now researchers from the University of Copenhagen, among…

Economics

2026.06.19

Competition from Chinese imports is causing CO₂ emissions to rise globally

Danish companies emit less CO₂ when they relocate certain tasks abroad. At the same time, emissions rise correspondingly in those countries. However, global emissions increase when companies are under pressure from chea…

Safe drinking water

2026.06.18

Researchers behind new spinout: Only a fraction of the chemicals in drinking water are tested for

Much of our drinking water contains hundreds of chemicals, but today we test for only a fraction of them. Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have now launched a company offering an exceptionally broad…

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…

Psychology

2026.06.17

First graduates from new psychology programme

A new master’s programme at the University of Copenhagen, run in collaboration with Region Zealand, has now produced its first graduates. This marks the culmination of a targeted effort to provide a more…

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

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

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

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

Researchers to teens: get to bed – it’s good for your blood sugar

New research identifies the types of dishonesty that occur in a relationship – and their consequences

Why ‘yo-yo dieting’ may not be as harmful as often believed

Scientists have designed a clay that can prevent fruits and vegetables from rotting too quickly

Competition from Chinese imports is causing CO₂ emissions to rise globally

Researchers behind new spinout: Only a fraction of the chemicals in drinking water are tested for

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

First graduates from new psychology programme