People who have been married for many years live longer than those who are single or divorced, according to a Finnish-British study. Read the full story

The Environment Agency of Iceland has conceded to the Westman Islands council’s claim that it should not have to pay the daily fines charged by the agency for inadequate pollution controls at the town’s waste incinerator and hot water plant. Read the full story

Barflies in Helsinki are benefiting from a little extra customer care, as the city’s health services descend into uncharted territory. Read the full story

A man in Sweden is accused of fraudulently claiming several million kronor in benefits after forcing his daughter to fake a mental illness for 11 years. Read the full story

Iceland’s Minister of Welfare has called for the healthcare system to be first in line to benefit from any potential easing in next year’s national budget. The minister has spent recent days visiting health centres and hospitals in northern Iceland. Read the full story

The Reykjavik District Court has ruled that a compulsive hoarder will be forced to sell her share in the multi-apartment house in which she lives, at the request of the other owner/residents. Read the full story

Finnish scientists have found a direct link between the swine flu vaccine and an increase in narcolepsy cases in children. Read the full story

It would be desirable if the Icelandic government forced restaurant owners to include a calorie count in their menus for each dish. So says Dr. Sturla B. Johnsen, of the Reykjavik Health Protection Department. Read the full story

Contract negotiations between Icelandic health authorities and dentists have come to an unsuccessful conclusion and no further talks are scheduled. The problem is already impacting the dental health of children in the country, according to the head of the dentists’ association. Read the full story

The use of prescription medication to treat insomnia and anxiety has been steadily increasing among Finns in recent years. Read the full story