Sauna bathing may boost immune responsesKuopio, Finland., April 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sauna bathing releases white blood cells into the bloodstream, a new study from Finland shows. Circulating white blood cells play a key role in the body’s defence against various pathogens and diseases. The study was conducted in collaboration between the University of Eastern Finland and the University of Turku.
GLP-1 medications used to treat diabetes and obesity may also help alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depressionKuopio, Finland, March 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GLP-1 medications used to treat diabetes and obesity were associated with a reduced need for hospital care and sickness absence due to psychiatric reasons, a new study shows. The large register-based study was carried out in collaboration between the University of Eastern Finland, Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm and Griffith University in Australia.
Massive dataset reveals: People swear on social media more with acquaintances than with friends – profanity analysis can help detect fake profilesJoensuu, Finland., Dec. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Americans use the swear word “fuck” more frequently on social media than Australians or Britons, but Australians are more creative in its use. The f-word is rarely used in social networks of fewer than 15 people, and people tend to swear more with acquaintances than with friends, according to a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland.
