Does the length of your fingers reveal your alcohol consumption?
The ratio between the length of the index and ring fingers could tell a lot about one's drinking habits, according ...
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Consumer recall: Les Essentiels organic soups recalled for health risk
Several ready-made soups, from the Les Essentiels brand, are recalled in France. They have sterilization defects that can cause health ...
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We consume on average 36 kg of sugar per year, according to a study
On average, an American consumes 99 grams of sugar per day, more than twice the amount recommended by authorities. A ...
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Reducing pint sizes to limit alcohol consumption?
British researchers have tried reducing the size of beer glasses in pubs to reduce alcohol consumption. THE ESSENTIAL The study ...
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Beer: a health ally or a marketing mirage?
A recent study claims that beer, consumed in moderation, could reduce the risk of heart attack and offer various health ...
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What are the drugs most consumed by the French?
Cocaine is now the second most popular illicit drug in France, behind cannabis. THE ESSENTIAL Using cannabis, cocaine or MDMA ...
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Alcohol: regular consumption promotes chronic pain
A study conducted in the United States shows that regular alcohol consumption and withdrawal can make people more sensitive to ...
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Eating less processed meat reduces risk of chronic diseases
Reducing processed meat consumption by 30% could prevent tens of thousands of cases of chronic diseases, such as diabetes, cardiovascular ...
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Juvenile idiopathic arthritis: is fish consumption the cause?
Eating lean or semi-fatty fish may increase the risk of juvenile idiopathic arthritis, but not oily fish, a new study ...
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Type 2 diabetes: Excessive alcohol consumption may increase your risks
American scientists have found that excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages could promote the onset of type 2 diabetes. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Ultra-processed foods linked to increased risk of 32 health complications
Meta-analysis highlights link between high consumption of ultra-processed foods and increased risk of 32 adverse health effects. THE ESSENTIAL Researchers ...
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Reduce your alcohol consumption with smaller glasses?
In England, an experiment shows that eliminating large glasses of wine in bars and restaurants helps reduce alcohol consumption. THE ...
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To eat healthily, think about the level of food processing
An American neuroscientist invites us to rethink our nutrition by limiting the consumption of ultra-processed foods, regularly associated with pathologies. ...
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Problematic alcohol consumption: what if it was genetic?
Extensive research carried out on more than a million people highlights the same genetic basis shared by problematic alcohol consumers. ...
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Halloween: watch out for toxic squash
Great must-haves for the Halloween party: squash, but be careful not all of them are good for food consumption because ...
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Processed foods: should they be classified as addictive products?
Consumption of ultra-processed foods, full of fats and sugars, can lead to a real risk of addiction, according to a ...
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Alzheimer’s: excessive alcohol consumption can accelerate the progression of the disease
© Shutterstock / Mooi DesignIn people with a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer's disease, drinking excessive amounts of alcohol could hasten ...
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Alcohol: Here’s why you drink more when you’re happy
British researchers found no evidence that people drank more alcoholic beverages on days when they felt depressed. THE ESSENTIAL In ...
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What is the “zombie drug”, whose consumption explosion is wreaking havoc in the United States?
© ShutterstockAfter an epidemic of opioid overdoses, the United States faces a new health crisis: theboom in xylazine consumption, a ...
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Alcohol: the French consume more and more in moderation
The proportion of adults exceeding the lower-risk alcohol consumption benchmarks is falling in France. THE ESSENTIAL In France, the proportion ...
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Children do not reproduce the eating habits of parents
Researchers have looked into the social myth according to which the behavior of parents in terms of food consumption (and ...
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Cannabis: young men more sensitive to the risk of schizophrenia
According to a Danish study, cannabis use disorders may increase the risk of developing schizophrenia, especially in young men. THE ...
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Alcohol: how its regular consumption contributes to chronic pain
According to a new American study, chronic alcohol consumption as well as withdrawal can make people more sensitive to pain ...
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Drinking a little alcohol does not bring any health benefits
After analyzing the results of 107 previous studies, researchers have come to the conclusion that, contrary to what some studies ...
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6 tips to make the most of your daily coffee consumption
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Listeriosis: 5 serious cases after consumption of Jay & Joy products, what symptoms, what to do?
© ShutterstockSUMMARY :Symptoms: what are the signs of listeriosis?Incubation: what is the incubation time for Listeria?Pregnancy: what are the risks ...
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Fertility: how daily alcohol consumption can reduce the chances of having a child
© ShutterstockCould daily alcohol consumption (also) be the cause of fertility disorders ? Consequences on the brain, liver diseases, cancers… ...
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Have a goal in life, the solution to reduce your alcohol consumption?
Being motivated by a real purpose in life can influence students' drinking decisions. THE ESSENTIAL Alcohol is the second leading ...
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Alcohol: moderate consumption against dementia
© GettyimagesPeople who never drink alcohol are more affected by senile dementia than those who drink it moderately. This is ...
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Tobacco and alcohol: consumption changes with age
In 2050, one in three French people will have celebrated their sixtieth birthday. This observation brings many challenges for the ...
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