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

Last year saw twice the number of treatment errors by Norwegian medical staff than a decade ago. Read the full story

A new parliamentary motion put forth to the Icelandic Althingi calls for the sale of tobacco products to be restricted solely to registered pharmacies. Read the full story

The National Veterinary Institute in Sweden (SVA) has warned dog lovers to avoid canine kisses after a potentially fatal parasite was discovered in the country. Read the full story

Opposition parties in Denmark have called for regulations preventing underage and underweight models treading the catwalk in the wake of Copenhagen Fashion Week. Read the full story

On the day a new report claims that cutbacks to healthcare in Iceland’s remote Westfjords region will save the state little or nothing, the health minister of Iceland has indicated that he is likely willing to reduce the level of funding cuts to the region. Read the full story

Next year’s proposed health budgets in Iceland are causing a headache for all involved: from politicians and doctors, to pensioners and regional development agencies. One stark example is in the Westfjords region, where cuts threaten the very existence of Isafjordur hospital and could cause further regional de-population. Read the full story

Iceland’s chief epidemiologist has confirmed that a human is infected with the disease known as ‘hestapest’ in Icelandic, which has been seriously affecting Icelandic horses this year. Read the full story

Inspired by narrating the international version of an acclaimed Icelandic documentary about autism, actress Kate Winslet has set up a new international charity to help people living with the condition. Read the full story