Contraception: IUDs and implants recommended for adolescents
IUD, vaginal ring, contraceptive implant: the American Academy of Pediatrics pronounces "for" in its latest recommendations on contraception.In France, IUDs...
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Right through the pain barrier
(you have to dare) In the past, the pain threshold was sacred to doctors. Now they know that sometimes you...
Read moreVegetables and turmeric for a healthy brain
1er November 2006 - Consuming vegetables and turmeric, an Indian spice, would protect against the mental decline that accompanies aging,...
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Unusual: the more a food cracks, the better it is
The crunchiness of a crisps, the crunchiness of a carrot or the sparkling sound of a soda can that we...
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Facebook users have blues
According to an American study, using Facebook would not necessarily make you happier. The social network would even have the...
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Why suffer unnecessary pain with cancer?
Pain complaints a big problem More than half of people with cancer have pain. This should be at most 10...
Read moreFish: more benefits than risks
November 2, 2006 - The virtues of fish far exceed the risks of exposure to contaminants that its consumption can...
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Over 80% of bacteria from our fingers end up on our cellphones
© istockThe screens of smartphonesare an open window on the world, with access to unlimited Internet sites. But to this...
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Soon software to anticipate drug stockouts
Currently, 45 drugs are threatened with out of stock. Delicate situations that the Order of Pharmacists hopes to resolve with...
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swollen feet
I am a 76 year old woman and have had very swollen feet for two years now. I cycle and...
Read moreInappropriate advice in natural products stores?
November 6, 2006 - Employees of natural health products (NHP) stores reportedly provide advice that has little or no scientific...
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Stroke and ruptured aneurysm: what’s the difference?
© iStockCerebral aneurysm rupture is often confused with stroke, or stroke. While these two conditions affect the blood flow to...
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Reduce snoring through singing exercises
A British study shows that a daily vocalization program reduces the frequency and severity of snoring, but also sleep apnea....
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NSAIDs: how (un)safe are they?
Strong stuff, but take it safely Every year, more than a thousand people end up in hospital due to the...
Read moreHypnotherapy helps in vitro fertilization
November 7, 2006 - Implantation of an embryo created in vitro is more likely to be successful if the mother...
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Cannabis: Amnesia arrives on the French market
© iStockPhotoIn its latest report, the French Observatory for Drugs and Drug Addiction echoes a finding recently drawn up by...
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Endocrine disruptors: 5 products tested each year
As part of the public consultation launched by the government, the official report recommends the evaluation of five substances per...
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NSAIDs: Safety & risks
When parcetamol is no longer sufficient For aches and pains, paracetamol is the appropriate pain reliever, because this drug has...
Read moreViruses and bacteria partly responsible for obesity?
November 8, 2006 - Could it be that some cases of obesity are attributable to a virus or bacteria? This...
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Back, breasts, thyroid: new screening tests
© EraxionFor the spine: the EOS technique: radios with more info and fewer raysThe principle: In a conventional radio, the...
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Income increases with the number of sexual relations
People with regular sexual activity earn more money than those who do not have sex, according to a British study....
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7 frequently asked questions about acupuncture
Acupuncture as a last resort If the usual pain treatments do not help, Andrew Liem of the Slingeland Hospital in...
Read moreWild blueberries against diabetes?
November 9, 2006 - The work of a team of Canadian researchers1 seem to confirm the anti-diabetic properties of blueberries,...
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Should children be allowed to play rugby?
The alarm bells were sounded by a pediatric neurosurgeon in Great Britain, but his colleagues in the South West could...
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Pink October: popular but little incentive for screening
Popular, it does not necessarily achieve its goals. The Pink October campaign would not encourage screening for 75% of people,...
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Violence in hospital: doctors divided on solutions
An emergency nurse at La Conception hospital in Marseille was wounded by a stab on Sunday. On the solutions to...
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Misunderstandings about morphine
3 questions about morphine and cancer There are quite a few misunderstandings about cancer patients and the use of morphine...
Read moreExcess Blood Glucose Kills More Than Obesity?
November 10, 2006 - About three million people worldwide die each year from problems directly related to high blood glucose...
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Pregnancy: yoga would help depressed women
Women who suffer from depression during pregnancy can use alternative medicine to treat their emotional disturbances. Indeed, the practice of...
Read moreHow to calculate your moon sign?
You know your astrological sign. But do you know your moon sign? Our astro advisor explains how to calculate your...
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