A course to properly administer the EpiPen
March 14, 2007 - It will soon be possible to learn how to administer epinephrine (EpiPen or Twinject) in the...
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Diabetes: reassuring results on the safety of new drugs
Gliptins, new drugs used in type 2 diabetics, have no harmful cardiovascular effects. Two studies presented at the European Congress...
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Cancer: a researcher discovers a molecule capable of killing tumors
© iStockIt all started in 2008, when Aurélie Juhem, then a young doctoral researcher, discovered a molecule anti-cancer drug called...
Read moreChest pain
I occasionally feel pain in my left breast, often when I'm tired. It's a constant pain. If I rest, the...
Read moreThe Atkins diet: more effective than the others?
March 15, 2007 - Major Comparative Clinical Trial Results Show Atkins Diet To Be More Effective Than Three Other Popular...
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AIDS: circumcision ineffective in prevention among homosexuals
Circumcision reduces the risk of becoming infected with HIV by 60%, but not in the case of homosexual practices.A study...
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3rd generation pill: opening of an information line
Which pill should I take? Should I change it? What are the risks and benefits of the different pills? So...
Read morePolynesian hospitals are overwhelmed in the face of a new wave of Covid-19, which is raging hard on these islands where the vaccination rate is extremely low.
Polynesian hospitals are overwhelmed in the face of a new wave of Covid-19, which is raging hard on these islands...
Read moreThe advantages of ginger for digestion
The benefits of ginger have been known for over 5,000 years, both culinary and therapeutic. It is useful for treating...
Read moreReader’s call: surgery abroad
Have you undergone a planned medical procedure abroad, within or outside Europe? If you have experience with this, we are...
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AIDS: circumcision could reduce the epidemic by 25%
A circumcision program in South Africa broadly confirms a 60% reduction in HIV infection in circumcised men.Three studies, conducted in...
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Electronic cigarettes would damage the lungs
Should we be wary of the electronic cigarette ? Yes, according to the conclusions of a new study by researchers...
Read moreIs organic really that much healthier?
Bye bye nitrates and pesticides Slightly more nutrients, much less pesticides and nitrates: fruits and vegetables from organic farming have...
Read moreThe choice of restaurant weighs in the balance
1er February 2007 - Eating junk food is not so bad for the waistline, many say to be guilty. They...
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1 in 10 French people threatened by serious eye problems
The difficulty in obtaining a quick appointment with the ophthalmologist and the high cost of glasses have led to a...
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Unusual: Apple Watch could cause trypophobia attacks, fear of holes
© iStockIf the release of a new product from the giant Apple still arouses great enthusiasm in what is now...
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Garlic and onion as a cancer remedy?
Details on nutrition and cancer A pinch of turmeric. A cup of green tea. Pomegranate juice, garlic and onion. Is...
Read moreType 2 diabetes: a supplement to control blood sugar
1er February 2007 - A supplement made with chromium and vitamin B8 (biotin) may help people with type 2 diabetes...
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Hôtel-Dieu: why doctors are calling for emergency rooms to be closed
The medical commission of the Hôtel-Dieu establishment unanimously calls for the closure of the emergency department of this hospital. For...
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Suicide: a blood test to avoid the tragedy
© iStockBe able to detect the suicide to avoid the worst, this is the bet that researchers at Johns Hopkins...
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Prematurity: 60,000 babies are born preterm each year
With more than 15 million premature births worldwide, prematurity remains the leading cause of infant death. A third of women...
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Dietary supplements: necessary or unnecessary?
When to swallow or not to swallow? To strengthen your immune system, to fight fatigue, for a radiant skin... If...
Read moreTrans fats associated with female infertility
February 2, 2007 - Consumption of trans fats increases the risk of infertility in women, report US researchers1. The risk...
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Syria: “a humanitarian calamity”, according to the UNHCR
For the High Commissioner for Refugees, “Syria has become the great tragedy of this century”. Arguments that should weigh in...
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Sweden: paracetamol tablets withdrawn from the supermarket
© istockSix years after taking up residence on the supermarket shelves, paracetamol tabletssold in Swedish supermarkets will have to go...
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The greengrocer as an oncologist
Preventing cancer with plant-based foods Two ounces of vegetables and two pieces of fruit daily. Almost everyone knows it. But...
Read moreFruits and vegetables are overtaking grain products
February 5, 2007 - Health Canada has just launched its brand new Canada's Food Guide, the last edition of which...
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Weight loss: favor short but intense efforts
According to an American study, very short but intense efforts have a significant impact on weight loss. Climbing the stairs...
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Childhood obesity: one hour of television a day is already too much
© iStockIf you have planned to spend the long weekend in front of the TV with your children, be aware...
Read moreProtect your skin from the harsh winter weather
February 6, 2007- In these winter months, the skin is assaulted by wind, cold and lack of humidity. Leave on...
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