A new Sports Mehiläinen study shows that substance use is common among Finnish athletes, and clubs struggle to identify or address it. One in four athletes use substances to relax, and coaches and athletes hold sharply different views on how widespread the problem is.

A new Nordic health report shows that diets are worsening, physical activity is falling and overweight is rising across the region. The NORMO 2025 data reveal that 56 percent of adults and one in five children now have overweight or obesity, while intake of sugary foods and drinks continues to increase. Alcohol consumption overall remains stable, but clear inequalities persist, with higher use and more binge drinking among people with lower education levels.

A new study led by Aarhus University Hospital shows that people who drink three or more alcoholic drinks a day suffer much larger and more serious brain hemorrhages, and at an average age 11 years younger than other patients. The results, published in Neurology, have already received major international attention.

Europe presents itself as a champion of health and responsibility, yet its alcohol exports tell a different story. This opinion piece argues that while EU countries work to reduce harm at home, they continue exporting high-alcohol products with weak labeling and aggressive marketing to regions with fewer protections.