A Danish doctor is claiming that he took naked photographs of anorexia patients and forced them to use sex toys in an attempt to make them feel better about their bodies. 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

It has been announced that one of the baby twin sisters Icelanders have been collecting money and praying for, has died in hospital. Read the full story

The alleged hitman in the notorious South Africa honeymoon murder could escape trial due to a brain tumour, magistrates in the country have announced. Xolile Mngeni, who is accused of killing Swedish newlywed Anni Dewani in an apparent carjacking in Cape Town last year, may not be charged if he is deemed unfit to attend court. Read the full story

A Helsinki hospital has written to almost 200 patients to warn them that their medical records may have been stolen, more than a year after staff and the police first became aware of the data breach. Read the full story

Iceland’s blood bank is calling out for more blood donors. “This always happens at this time of year when it gets harder to get donors.” Read the full story

A seven year-old Greenlandic girl has been flown to Iceland for emergency surgery after she accidentally shot herself. 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

Denmark’s health minister has called for free sterilisation for female alcoholics and drug addicts to help prevent birth defects in children. Read the full story

An overcrowded Swedish hospital has resorted to giving children pans and spoons to bang in emergency situations, according to a report. Read the full story