Cancers and cardiovascular diseases are the main causes of mortality in France in 2022
Cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, cancers... Two joint studies have revealed the leading causes of death in France in 2022. THE ...
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Childhood leukemia: radon, even at low thresholds, increases the risk
A recent study links childhood blood cancer to levels of decaying radon, including those below thresholds set by health authorities. ...
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Head and neck cancer: bacteria involved in gum disease increase risk
More than a dozen bacterial species among the hundreds that live in the mouths of adults are associated with a ...
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Cancer: proton pump inhibitors make certain treatments less effective
New evidence against the co-administration of proton pump inhibitors and certain cancer therapies has recently been published. THE ESSENTIAL Proton ...
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France: a “worrying” increase in lung and pancreatic cancers among women
The incidence of lung (+4.3% per year) and pancreatic (+2.1% per year) cancers increased significantly in women over the period ...
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Childhood cancers: what treatments can be offered?
For several years, the month of September has been dedicated to the fight against childhood and young adult cancers. THE ...
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Cancer: Iron and copper increase the size of tumors
Scientists have discovered that these two metals present in the body through food have harmful effects on cancer patients because ...
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HPV vaccination for middle school students: who can give the injection?
"This vaccination can be prescribed and carried out by many health professionals," explains the National Cancer Institute (INca). Here are ...
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Considered useless, this gland would nevertheless help fight cancer
The thymus is a gland often considered useless in adults, yet it actually plays an important role in immune health ...
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This Sign on Your Face May Be a Symptom of Lung Cancer
Lung cancer can cause facial drooping. THE ESSENTIAL Lung cancer is a disease of the cells of the bronchi or, ...
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Humans could live up to 160 years thanks to this cellular mechanism
Researchers have discovered a cellular mechanism, involving a protein, that impacts aging and cancer. THE ESSENTIAL Fruit fly study reveals ...
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How a cancer diagnosis can affect the health of loved ones
A patient's diagnosis of cancer may increase the risk of psychiatric and cardiovascular diseases in family members, researchers say. THE ...
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True or false? Everything you need to know about endometrial cancer
On the occasion of the "Turquoise September" month of mobilization, specialists untangle the truth from the falsehoods about endometrial cancer. ...
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“My cancer prevention test”: your risks identified in 5 minutes
The National Cancer Institute has developed a tool that helps identify behaviors that expose people to preventable cancer risk factors. ...
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Cell phones and brain cancer: a new study provides an answer
A review of studies conducted on cell phones over the past 30 years assures that cell phone use does not ...
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Cancer: warning signs not to be ignored
Recognizing the warning signs of cancer is crucial for early diagnosis and effective treatment. The key word: the importance of ...
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Brain cancer: “All my patients have significant neck stiffness”
Physiotherapist Valérie Montaillier warns about cervical blockages which, according to her, systematically affect her patients suffering from brain cancer. THE ...
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Cancer in men: 19 million new cases expected in 2050
The risk of cancer rates in men would increase by 84% globally by 2050. THE ESSENTIAL Between 2022 and 2050, ...
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Corticosurrenaloma: what is this rare cancer that Émilie Dequenne suffers from?
Actress Émilie Dequenne, who announced she was in remission from adrenocortical carcinoma last April, revealed that she was forced to ...
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From Unusual Migraines to a Terrifying Diagnosis: A Brain Cancer Story
“I felt very tired, followed by bad migraines.” These words, shared by a brain cancer survivor, highlight the importance of ...
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Cancers in Young Americans: Same Cancers But Earlier and More Common Than in Their Elders
A recent American study reveals an alarming increase in cancers among younger generations. People born in the 1980s and 1990s ...
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Immune cells at the origin of cancers identified
French researchers have identified the immune cells involved in cancers that appear following chronic inflammation. THE ESSENTIAL Nearly one in ...
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Skin cancer diagnosis: artificial intelligence at the service of your skin
To improve the accuracy and speed of skin cancer diagnosis, new technologies are emerging, including computer-aided diagnosis (CAD). THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Cancer: 20 minutes of conscious breathing helps reduce pain intensity
Study expands repertoire of cancer pain management by highlighting rapid, holistic benefits of just 20 minutes of mindful breathing. THE ...
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She lost her tongue to cancer, got a new one thanks to her tattooed arm
An American woman lost her tongue to cancer but has a new one made from skin from her tattooed arm. ...
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Cancer: Smoking hookah increases the risk
Hookah use is associated with an increased risk of death from liver cancer, lung cancer, nasopharyngeal carcinoma, and stomach cancer. ...
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Lucas: One year later, hope for personalized medicine against pediatric cancer
It’s been a year since the world discovered the story of Lucas, a 12-year-old French boy who overcame a rare ...
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Nutrition and Cancer: How to Eat to Boost Your Health During Treatment
When you're going through cancer treatment, your diet plays a crucial role. Learn how certain food choices can improve your ...
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Personalized immunotherapy: benefits and challenges
Personalized immunotherapy, a therapeutic revolution in the fight against cancer, is generating unprecedented enthusiasm. However, like any therapy, it is ...
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Calcium and vitamin D: allies against cancer and heart disease in postmenopausal women
Menopause brings significant changes to women's bodies, increasing the risk of various chronic diseases, including cancer and cardiovascular disease. Calcium ...
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