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The first union of specialist doctors, Avenir Spé, offers a new consultation allowing specialists to refer a patient directly to...

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Schizophrenia: what happens in the brain when we hear voices?

A new study highlights brain abnormalities in schizophrenia patients who suffer from auditory hallucinations. THE ESSENTIAL In people with schizophrenia,...

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Brain: swallowing triggers a feeling of euphoria

German and British researchers have identified an important control circuit involved in the feeding process. THE ESSENTIAL Fly larvae have...

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Dementia: a “treasure hunt” app helps identify people at risk

German researchers have developed an application capable of identifying people at risk of developing Alzheimer's disease by having them participate...

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Reducing sugar stimulates neuron production in seniors

Limiting the influx of glucose would restore the capacity for neurogenesis in the aging brain, according to a study. THE...

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Adopting this diet slows down aging

Consuming fewer calories could help you age more slowly and in better health. THE ESSENTIAL Calorie restriction modifies molecular processes...

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Breast cancer: “Treatments can lead to cardiovascular complications”

“Women who have survived breast cancer have a two to six times higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease than the...

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Cannabis, a new weapon against mosquitoes?

Cannabis leaf extract can be used to kill mosquito larvae that have become resistant to insecticides, according to a team...

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Childhood leukemia: radon, even at low thresholds, increases the risk

A recent study links childhood blood cancer to levels of decaying radon, including those below thresholds set by health authorities....

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Do bras cause breast cancer?

For several decades, a rumor has continued to persist: wearing a bra increases the risk of developing breast cancer. THE...

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Diabetes and obesity increase the risk of liver cancer relapse

Patients with diabetes or obesity are more likely to have their liver cancer return after surgery, according to a team...

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Phones: social networks and games increase parental stress

Increased parental stress has been linked to greater use of social media and games available on our phones. THE ESSENTIAL...

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Meditation, an effective natural painkiller?

More effective than placebos, mindfulness meditation acts directly on pain by modifying the way in which the brain processes painful...

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Preventive double mastectomy: “After three operations and complications, I finally felt like a weight was lifting from my shoulders”

Carrier of the BRCA2 mutation, Laurie Técher decided to have a preventive double mastectomy in order to reduce her risk...

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Dementia: diagnostic markers vary depending on time of day

The time of blood draw can affect the results of diagnostic tests for diseases that affect memory, thinking, and the...

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Mpox: WHO gives green light for new diagnostic test

The World Health Organization (WHO) has authorized the deployment of the first test to diagnose mpox. THE ESSENTIAL More than...

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Half of the calories consumed by toddlers come from ultra-processed foods

By the age of 21 months, children already get 47% of their calories from ultra-processed foods, according to a study...

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Breast cancer treatments: what are the latest advances?

On the occasion of Pink October, Professor Luis Teixeira (Saint-Louis AP-HP Hospital) takes stock of immunotherapy and antibodies, two new...

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Diabetes: a promising new injectable product to treat hypoglycemia

To prevent and manage this excess sugar in the blood, American researchers were interested in the encapsulation of the hormone...

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Babies’ sleep: 6 out of 10 parents think they should be left to cry in bed

A new survey reveals that there are still many beliefs and misconceptions about baby sleep. THE ESSENTIAL 62% of parents...

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Lung cancer: should the sale of tobacco to young people be banned?

Lung cancer remains the deadliest in the world, and smoking its main preventable risk factor. THE ESSENTIAL Banning the sale...

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Defibrillator: a new mode of use helps restore heart rhythm dramatically

The position in which responders place the two defibrillator electrodes on the body can make a significant difference in the...

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Tuberculosis: this African plant could help fight against the disease

A chemical compound found in a plant native to South and West Africa could be effective against tuberculosis, according to...

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Loss of autonomy: what effects on the health of caregivers?

On the occasion of National Carers' Day, a new report on their health has just been published. Here's what it...

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Ovarian cancer: this ultrasound detects 96% of tumors in postmenopausal women

On six ultrasound tests, the aim of which is to diagnose ovarian cancer, the model, called "IOTA ADNEX", achieves an...

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Stillborn baby: more than one in two women subsequently have at least one other child

“For the majority of French women, the arrival of a stillborn child does not mark the end of fertile life,”...

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Glioblastoma: the molecules of this flower help fight this brain cancer

Circular peptides found in violet could “chemosensitize” cancerous brain cells to temozolomide, an active anticancer ingredient. THE ESSENTIAL Violet contains...

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Here’s everything you need to know about venous thromboembolic disease