HIV: 16% of French people are uncomfortable with the idea of being around an HIV-positive person
As December 1st approaches, World AIDS Day, a study shows that, even if patients carrying the human immunodeficiency virus experience ...
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Discrimination can accelerate aging
Discriminatory experiences can exert influence at the molecular level, thereby accelerating the aging process. THE ESSENTIAL In one study, participants ...
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Obesity: fatphobia, a “trivialized discrimination” and “the most tolerated in the world”
On the occasion of World Obesity Days, from March 4 to 6, the National Collective of Obese Associations launched a ...
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“Schizophrenia”: why doctors and patients are calling to no longer use this word
In a recent column published in Le Monde, a group of doctors and patients asked to “remove” the term “schizophrenia”, ...
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Emergencies: a study reveals discrimination in sorting patients
According to a doctor's investigation into discrimination at emergency room entrances, men are treated more than women, and white patients ...
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Type 1 diabetes: 7 out of 10 patients see their mental health impacted
On the occasion of World Diabetes Day, the French Diabetes Federation took stock of the difficulties encountered by young adults ...
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LGBTphobia: a campaign against discrimination is launched
© Getty Images/EyeEmSexual orientation continues to be taboo in the medical world in France: 49% of lesbians and 40% of ...
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Dementia: discrimination suffered during life increases the risk
People who have been discriminated against throughout their life are more likely to suffer from cognitive decline. THE ESSENTIAL As ...
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Psoriasis: an insidious discrimination at work
© France PsoriasisPsoriasis is a disease of genetic and chronic origin, visible everywhere on the body with the appearance of ...
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Psoriasis: patients still victims of discrimination
© iStockThe majority (64%) of patients with psoriasis have been victims of discrimination, according to a survey carried out by ...
Read moreTeens teased for weight are twice as likely to be obese
The weight of words can be the cause of many evils. Especially when they make fun of our physical appearance. ...
Read moreSchool canteen: children from La Teste penalized for unpaid bills
Can an elected representative of the Republic take children hostage on the pretext that their parents have not paid the ...
Read moreDiabetes: a petition against discrimination in the workplace
In the past, engineers trained at the School of Mines had to descend into the depths of the earth to ...
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Obese people strongly discriminated against at the doctor’s office, according to a study
A study shows that some obese people avoid medical appointments because they feel humiliated and discriminated against by staff. THE ...
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Epilepsy: a European day to fight against discrimination
© VLADGRINL'epilepsy is far from being a marginal disease since it is the third most common neurological disease in our ...
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Epilepsy: discrimination affects the majority of patients
Epileptics live a double pain. In addition to suffering the pangs and pains of their illness, they are also victims ...
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Social media reviews affect men more than women
Surprisingly, young men are more likely to suffer from depression and anxiety in the face of insults and discrimination on ...
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Breast cancer: a quarter of women discriminated against when they return to work
A quarter of women report forms of discrimination when they return to work after breast cancer. THE ESSENTIAL Breast cancer ...
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International Day of Struggle: How Discrimination Affects the Health of LGBT+ People
On the occasion of the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, which is being held on May 17, Public ...
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HIV: when are you no longer contagious?
On this World AIDS Day, remember that an HIV-positive person on antiretroviral treatment with an undetectable viral load for more ...
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African-American women exposed to racism are more prone to cognitive decline
People who are frequently victims of these racial discriminations are more likely to develop disorders such as type 2 diabetes, ...
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Racism has repercussions on the health of those who experience it
Many studies have shown that racism has a considerable influence on the psychological and physical health of people who experience ...
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Covid-19: obese people excluded from the simplified sick leave scheme
The League Against Obesity is indignant that people suffering from obesity and unable to telework cannot access the Health Insurance ...
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Switzerland: more and more companies refuse to hire smokers
In Switzerland, more and more companies refuse to hire smokers on the pretext that they do not correspond to the ...
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Discrimination increases the risk of hypertension
Discrimination increases health problems, according to the results of a study published in the medical journal PLOS ONE. The stress ...
Read morePsoriasis: an insidious discrimination at work
© France PsoriasisPsoriasis is a disease of genetic and chronic origin, visible everywhere on the body with the appearance of ...
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Disfigured by cancer, the manager asks him to leave his restaurant
Kirby Evans, cured of cancer but disfigured, was thrown out of a service station because of his physique. The manager ...
Read morePsoriasis: patients still victims of discrimination
© iStockThe majority (64%) of patients with psoriasis have been victims of discrimination, according to a survey carried out by ...
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Hospital: discrimination in hiring
Candidates of North African origin are penalized for obtaining a job at the hospital, according to a report. "Unacceptable", for ...
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HIV: HIV-positive people still victims of discrimination
© Wavebreak mediaRefused by one in three dental offices. Refused for a loan request. Refused when entering Polytechnic or National ...
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