Cardiovascular risk: sugary drinks are more harmful than sweets
Consuming sugary drinks increases the risk of stroke, heart failure and atrial fibrillation, according to a Swedish study. According to...
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Fatty liver disease: there are actually two forms of the pathology
French researchers have just demonstrated that there is not just one form of steatohepatitis associated with metabolic dysfunction (MASH), formerly...
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Ultra-processed foods impact the quality of thigh muscles
A diet rich in ultra-processed foods leads to more fat being stored in the thigh muscles, increasing the risk of...
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Covid, flu: “There is still time to get vaccinated” before the end of year holidays
Only two million French people have been vaccinated against Covid-19. Two weeks before the end-of-year holidays, it is not too...
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Social media: posting frequently can affect mental health
People who regularly publish content on social networks have more mental health problems than those who passively consult them, according...
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The intestines change during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Researchers have discovered how and why women's intestines change during pregnancy and breastfeeding. THE ESSENTIAL The intestines almost double in...
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MS: will severe forms of Covid-19 increase the number of cases?
There is an association between severe Covid-19 infection and the risk of developing multiple sclerosis. The number of people affected...
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A healthy diet to relieve chronic pain?
An Australian study confirms that a healthy diet, with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, can reduce the intensity of chronic pain,...
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Dementia: This is how it affects the brain’s capacity for empathy
People with frontotemporal dementia do not show the same brain activity as adults with good brain health when witnessing the...
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The 4 main causes of your winter allergies
The causes of allergies are different in summer and winter. During these colder months, they are caused by substances present...
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Dolirhume, Nurofen Rhume, Humex, Actifed: 8 cold medications will be sold by prescription
Eight vasoconstrictors containing pseudoephedrine will no longer be available over the counter, starting Wednesday, December 11, 2024. This decision is...
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Premature ovarian failure: new guidelines for diagnosis and management
Health professionals have reviewed the guidelines for the diagnosis and management of premature ovarian failure, a disorder characterized by the...
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Obesity: kimchi helps reduce body fat
A new study confirms the anti-obesity effects of this Korean fermented dish. THE ESSENTIAL Rich in probiotics, kimchi is often...
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Blood pressure measurement at home: new recommendations from cardiologists
The recommendations for self-measurements of blood pressure – which until now consisted of taking three consecutive measurements at rest on...
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Werewolf syndrome: several babies affected by anti-baldness medication
In Navarre, 11 children, whose fathers used treatment for hair loss, developed hypertrichosis, resulting in abundant hair growth. THE ESSENTIAL...
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Can weight loss medications guarantee lasting weight loss?
If GLP-1-based drugs promote weight loss, the benefits fade quickly after stopping treatment, according to researchers, who point to some...
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Cancer: how fructose promotes tumor growth
Consumption of fructose, a sugar omnipresent in ultra-processed foods, could increase the growth rate of certain cancers, according to a...
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Beans and peas, better alternatives to meat?
Environmentally, cost-wise and from a nutrition perspective, these unprocessed plant-based foods are best suited to replace meat and dairy. THE...
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Why is your child not following instructions?
If your child doesn't follow an instruction, that doesn't mean he's defying you! Understanding and following instructions is an important...
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Rabies: Teacher dies after being bitten by a bat
In the United States, a professor died after being bitten by a bat which transmitted rabies to her. THE ESSENTIAL...
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“For two to three months, I have been fighting lung cancer,” reveals Pascal Bataille
On his Instagram account, television host Pascal Bataille announces that he has lung cancer, but he intends to win this...
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You can now get vaccinated by a pharmacy technician
Since Friday, December 6, pharmacy technicians have the right to administer all vaccines on the authorized list under certain conditions....
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Heartburn or heart problem? Don’t make the mistake!
It is sometimes difficult to distinguish a heart and stomach problem, because the consumption of certain foods can cause heartburn,...
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Long Covid: 70% of affected adolescents recover after two years
Most young people aged 11 to 17 who have developed a long form of Covid-19 recover from symptoms within 24...
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Testosterone, the engine of sexual desire in men?
Testosterone may not regulate sexual desire in men as much as we think, according to a new study. THE ESSENTIAL...
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Embryonic development: “We think that any disturbance can have an effect” in the long term
During pregnancy, how can even slight disturbances affect the child's long-term health, for example by contributing to blood diseases such...
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Personal development: how to assert yourself without being aggressive?
Emotional intelligence, respectful communication and empathy are the key skills to develop. THE ESSENTIAL Assertiveness involves expressing one's opinions, needs...
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Kidney cancer: risk increases even with low levels of arsenic in drinking water
Exposure to arsenic, even at low levels, increases the risk of kidney cancer, a new study suggests. THE ESSENTIAL The...
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Your wrist, a reliable indicator of age-related illnesses and disabilities?
Grip strength is believed to be an indicator of a person's future health, including the risk of developing an illness...
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Flu: pregnant women would be more protected
During pregnancy, patients would have enhanced natural immunity against influenza A. THE ESSENTIAL During their work, scientists therefore discovered a...
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