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Researchers have found that a form of ubiquitin, a protein found in the brain, may regulate post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)...

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AIDS: 40 years since the virus was discovered, but still no vaccine

HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, was discovered on May 20, 1983, forty years ago, and yet there is still...

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Stopping smoking: what if you adopted the Chinese method?

Following the "WeChat WeQuit" program of the WeChat app, which is very popular in China, would be very effective in...

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The composition of the infant microbiota predicts the risk of overweight at 5 years

The bacteria present in the intestinal flora of infants and their evolution make it possible to predict a risk of...

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Belly button piercing: how to spot the signs of an infection

If you notice any swelling, redness, or discoloration of the skin after having a navel piercing, these signs can alert...

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Skin crushing: “Dermatillomania is a phantom disorder!”

They are nearly a million in France to be victims of this disorder which consists in crushing the skin. To...

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What is Compulsive Digital Hoarding Disorder?

Your relationship with your digital documents can speak volumes about your level of anxiety. THE ESSENTIAL Wanting to keep all...

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Working nights could decrease a woman’s fertility

A new study sheds light on the effects of night work on female fertility. THE ESSENTIAL In female mice, exposure...

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Vegan diet and breastfeeding: two essential nutrients present in breast milk

Dutch researchers examined the nutritional composition of breast milk from nursing mothers following a vegan diet. THE ESSENTIAL The vegan...

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Weight loss: auricular acupuncture would be effective in men

Stimulation of six ear points using tiny metal beads may reduce waist circumference, body fat and BMI in obese men....

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A chicken egg safe for allergy sufferers

Japanese researchers have produced an egg that lacks the ovomucoid protein, which causes egg white allergy. THE ESSENTIAL People allergic...

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An old antibiotic effective against resistant bacteria

Nourseothricin, an antibiotic discovered 80 years ago and forgotten, could provide a new answer to multi-resistant bacteria. THE ESSENTIAL Researchers...

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Rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia: too many long-term opioid prescriptions

Researchers recently found that patients with fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis represent the highest proportion of long-term opioid users. THE ESSENTIAL...

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Hunger may slow aging

Flies induced to be hungry, either by a specific diet or by brain stimulation, live longer. THE ESSENTIAL In flies,...

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Covid-19: infection increases the risk of diabetes

People who have contracted Covid-19 have a higher risk of developing diabetes, according to a study published in JAMA Network....

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Motor skills, language, cognition: the benefits of sensory games for children

Games that stimulate children's senses are a learning technique that allows them to develop different skills. THE ESSENTIAL Games are...

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Miscarriage: a blood test to prevent them?

A blood test taken shortly after a miscarriage would make it possible to determine the causes of this spontaneous termination...

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In the United States, the electronic cigarette is a good way to reduce smoking

E-cigarette users are increasing in the United States as smoking has declined. THE ESSENTIAL The electronic cigarette is often considered...

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Parkinson’s: physical activity would reduce the risks in women

Regular physical exercise would reduce the risk of developing Parkinson's disease, especially in women. THE ESSENTIAL Parkinson's disease is a...

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Radioactivity: a drug to prevent the risk of contamination?

In the United States, a clinical trial in humans will soon begin to test the tolerance of an oral drug,...

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Sport: Here’s why you shouldn’t wear this type of trainer

High shoes can increase the risk of ankle sprain in some people or during the practice of a sporting activity....

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Prostate cancer: men who gain weight at 20 are more at risk

Weight gain in late adolescence and early adulthood is associated with a higher risk of prostate cancer. THE ESSENTIAL Prostate...

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Father treated with valproate: a risk of neurodevelopmental disorders for the fetus

A European study has alerted to the increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in children whose fathers were treated with valproate,...

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Insomnia: checking the time in the middle of the night would favor this disorder

People who keep an eye on the time when they can't fall asleep are more likely to see their insomnia...

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Weight loss: “Getting a sleeve is not the easy way out”

The sleeve consists of removing part of the stomach in the hope of achieving weight loss. For Gwendoline, who performed...

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Hypertension during pregnancy: an AI to predict the probability of its occurrence

A machine learning model developed by Chinese researchers could reduce the risk of maternal and fetal mortality. THE ESSENTIAL Pregnancy...

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Talking to your child helps their brain development