Furosemide: case closed
No trace of sleeping pill was found in the box of Furosemide which had been implicated in Saint-Malo. The preliminary...
Read moreOsteoporosis: vitamin D above all
November 18, 2005 - Icelandic researchers have published the results of a study1 which confirm the importance of vitamin D...
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Sun: food supplements do not replace sunscreens
Composed of antioxidant substances such as lycopene, selenium, lutein or carotenoids, solar food supplements allow the skin to better defend...
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Tour de France: doctors denounce the doping race
The hourly average on the Tour de France is steadily increasing. Like the former runners, the sports doctors question the...
Read moreAre you taking your medicines properly?
Follow the prescription Annoying side effects. Large capsules. A drug that (apparently) doesn't work. Or simply: forget. There are plenty...
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Cities for walking and cycling?
QUEBEC (PasseportSanté.net) November 21, 2005 - Only a handful of Quebecers make their trips on foot or by bicycle. However,...
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Painkillers: heavy use decreases fertility
© Brand X Pictures Gentlemen, beware of excess painkillers, they can reduce your fertility! Consumed regularly for several weeks, this...
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Assisted reproduction with three genetic parents
The United Kingdom could become the first country to legalize the so-called three-parent reproduction technique, in order to prevent mothers...
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12 questions about unwanted urine loss
Treatments and aids Cough, cough: drip, drip? Or do you sometimes have to urinate so badly that you don't reach...
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Children spend more with free play
QUEBEC (PasseportSanté.net) November 21, 2005 - Parents often register their children for organized sports activities to encourage them to move....
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Unusual: Viagra would also help men to … lose weight!
Researchers at the University of Bonn have discovered an unrecognized side effect of Viagra. In addition to being useful for...
Read moreMitochondrial diseases
Mitochondrial diseases are a set of inherited deficits in oxidative phosphorylation responsible for a lack of oxygen consumption and energy...
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Pneumonia, winter problem
18 questions and answers In winter, everyone is more likely to get pneumonia. You can read why that is in...
Read moreSexual dysfunction linked to Syndrome X?
November 22, 2005 - Women who suffer from metabolic syndrome, also known as syndrome X, are more likely to suffer...
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Cancer: one in 2 patients diagnosed too late
"Almost half of people who have cancer (more precisely 46% of them) are diagnosed late, which makes the treatment less...
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DREES report: executives live longer than workers
A recent DREES study reveals once again that life expectancy depends on socio-professional category. Managers live on average 3.3 years...
Read moreHow do you keep abreast of medical developments?
A guideline Medical developments are moving at lightning speed. And although 'new' is not always 'better', these new insights are...
Read moreSupplements that limit weight gain?
November 23, 2005 - Regular and long-term consumption of certain supplements is believed to be associated with less weight gain...
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Another reason to cycle to work
© istockIf you've been looking for a reason to take your bike out of the cellar, here's one that should...
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Medicines on the Internet: how to find authorized sites
The sale of drugs on the Internet, which comes into force on July 12, is very regulated. The site which...
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Papillomavirus: experts recommend school vaccination
While several studies argue in favor of vaccination for the prevention of cervical cancer, the French vaccination authority proposes to...
Read moreSleeping is nice
The importance of sleep Sleep, we fill a third of our lives with it. Sleep is extremely important for our...
Read moreAn anti-inflammatory that accentuates the pain?
November 24, 2005 - Diclofenac, an anti-inflammatory drug used to treat osteoarthritis of the hip and knee, may do more...
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In 30 years, bacteria will kill more than cancer
Currently, bacterial infections resistant to antibiotic treatment kill around 700,000 people worldwide each year. By 2050, that number could rise...
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Medical exposure to ionizing radiation increased by 50%
Exposure of medical origin has increased by 50% in 5 years. The more frequent use of the scanner is one...
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Lactose intolerance
If you react strongly to dairy products Do you suffer from excessive gas and acid production, bloating, flatulence or diarrhoea?...
Read moreThe FDA decides on lycopene
November 25, 2005 - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has rejected cancer claims about lycopene, an antioxidant that gives...
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Work shifted hours worsens the risk of diabetes
© istockIt's definitely not good to work at night. While several studies have already shown overexposure to the risk of...
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Sleep apnea: the benefits of removing tonsils
To reduce obstructive sleep apnea syndrome in children, removal of tonsils and adenoids improves quality of life more effectively than...
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Don’t keep walking around with endometriosis
Not all pain is part of a menstrual period Many women experience discomfort during menstruation every month. Nothing to worry...
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