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Arterial hypertension (HTA) is a silent disease. And yet, taking care of it as soon as possible is very important...

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Why do some children always want to eat the same thing?

Does your child always want to eat the same foods? It is far from being unusual, because always eating the...

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Khosta-2: a virus similar to Covid-19 has been discovered

"Khosta-2" is a new virus from the coronavirus family. The latter would be able to infect human cells and, for...

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Finger prick: a blood test to determine the risk of reinfection with Covid-19

A blood test would assess the risk of reinfection with Covid-19 by measuring the number of T lymphocytes. THE ESSENTIAL...

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Scooter accidents: here’s the trick to reducing brain damage

The risk of head injuries could be reduced if drivers used their arms to cushion blows to the head during...

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Smartphones measure oxygen saturation

The smartphone camera and flash are capable of detecting blood oxygen saturation levels of up to 70%. THE ESSENTIAL Healthy...

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Walking: wearing a pedometer can increase the number of steps per day

To increase the number of daily steps, it is advisable to wear a pedometer because knowing that physical activity is...

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Vaginismus: “It is possible to cure it thanks to multidisciplinary care”

About 1% of French women of childbearing age suffer from vaginismus, according to the CNGOF. The psycho-sexologist, Sophie Genin, reveals...

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Breast cancer: towards screening offered from the age of 45?

Breast cancer screening could be advanced to 45 years old, whereas it is currently only offered to women from the...

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Why do we lose our memory when we are depressed?

Did you know that depression can also cause memory problems? Dr. Lewandowski takes stock. THE ESSENTIAL Depression is a common...

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The impression of not being able to face one’s debts weakens mental health

Regardless of the amount of their income, people who report having more difficulty managing their debts have a higher risk...

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Addiction to social networks is linked to behavioral problems

Preteens, who spend more time in front of screens and are addicted to social networks, are more likely to develop...

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Bad cholesterol: statins would be useless in healthy people

People with high LDL cholesterol levels, but otherwise healthy, would not need to take statin therapy. THE ESSENTIAL LDL cholesterol...

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Sexually transmitted infections: where are we in France?

The Minister of Health has just announced free screenings to fight against the resurgence of sexually transmitted infections in France,...

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Why it is better to avoid consuming a food affected by a fly

Eating food on which a fly has landed is not without health risks, as this insect can transmit diseases to...

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Covid-19: the departments where the hospitalization rate is rising again

The Covid-19 epidemic is experiencing a new rebound. Why Doctor takes stock of the departments where hospital admissions are increasing....

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Early death: waist-to-hip ratio is a better indicator than BMI

The body mass index takes into account an individual's weight and height but not fat distribution, which makes it not...

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Diabetes: Brown bears may hold the secret to beating the disease

By feeding hibernating grizzly bears with honey, American researchers discovered that they were able to control their insulin, a hormone...

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Autism: air pollution worsens children’s symptoms

Air pollution may worsen symptoms in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a new study has found. THE ESSENTIAL There...

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Cook chicken in cough syrup, this dangerous TikTok recipe!

A new trend on TikTok is cooking chicken in NyQuil, a cold and flu medicine. Still, this recipe carries health...

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A new drug allows patients in wheelchairs to walk again

An experimental drug for motor neuron disease (MND) has been shown to slow the progression of this rare neurodegenerative disease...

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Type 2 diabetes: exposure to cold could reduce risk

Chills improve glucose tolerance and reduce fasting blood sugar in overweight or obese people at risk for type 2 diabetes....

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Sugar: healthier natural sweeteners discovered in citrus fruits

American researchers have identified several varieties of citrus whose compounds could replace artificial sweeteners and make it possible to produce...

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Contracting this muscle while sitting helps you burn more fat

Mobilizing the soleus muscle of the calf helps burn fat and regulate blood sugar, while sitting! THE ESSENTIAL The human...

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Protein-rich foods to replace meat

Adopting a (more) vegetarian diet is good for health and the environment. Here are the best alternatives to meat and...

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Babies react to the taste and smell in their mother’s womb

Researchers in England have recorded direct evidence for the first time that babies react to different smells and tastes during...

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Pediatric cancer: “It’s a club that strikes us down, the world is collapsing”

When their 5-year-old son is diagnosed with acute leukemia, Laurent and his family lose ground. After dark months, this father...

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Longevity diet: eating habits to live longer

Adopting good eating habits from an early age can have an impact on long-term life expectancy. What is this longevity...

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Eye fatigue: this trick relieves your eyes quickly

If you work in front of a screen, the 20-20-20 rule could help you fight eye strain. The explanations to...

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ADHD is associated with a high risk of cardiovascular disease