ALS: High levels of metals in blood and urine increase risk
A team of researchers confirms that increased exposure to metals, such as copper and zinc, may increase the risk of ...
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Exposure to air pollution in childhood is associated with lung problems in adulthood
A study highlights a direct link between early exposure to air pollution and lung problems in adulthood, such as symptoms ...
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Prenatal exposure to endocrine disruptors is associated with poor metabolic health
A Spanish study observed a correlation between prenatal exposure to different combinations of endocrine disruptors and the risk of metabolic ...
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PFAS: an increased risk with seafood?
A study shows that while eating seafood has health benefits, it may be an underestimated source of PFAS exposure, especially ...
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Fine particles: short-term exposure kills 1 million people worldwide per year
Short-term exposure to high levels of fine particles is responsible for one million deaths worldwide each year. THE ESSENTIAL Every ...
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“Human exposure to chemical pollutants represents a high cost to health”
“Human exposure to chemical pollutants represents a high cost to health,” according to the Foundation of the Academy of Medicine. ...
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Spiders, planes, enclosed spaces… What is the best way to treat a phobia?
A new study has identified the best way to treat a phobia. THE ESSENTIAL One in thirteen people suffers from ...
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Exposure to waves: it is better to call with earphones
© Shutterstock / fizkesThe use of the headset is one of the good behaviors recommended by the French authorities to ...
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Chlordecone: pre- and post-natal exposure responsible for cognitive development disorders in children?
© Shutterstock / pp1Chlordecone is considered an endocrine disruptor, a neurotoxin, a toxic product for reproduction and development, as well ...
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Age of first period, number of pregnancies, type of menopause… A study establishes a link between Parkinson’s disease and hormonal exposure
© Shutterstock / Daisy DaisyWhat role(s) do hormones play in the development of Parkinson disease in women? Here is the ...
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Endocrine disruptors: a study confirms the link between exposure to phthalates and premature births
© Shutterstock"Exposure to phthalates during pregnancy is a risk factor for preventable preterm birth.". This is the conclusion of a ...
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Baby: 7 tips to reduce their exposure to heavy metals
Have a balanced diet, avoid sweeteners, favor spring water... Several recommendations can reduce the risk of heavy metal poisoning in ...
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Museums: virtual exhibitions help seniors stay physically and mentally healthy
Visiting a museum and seeing an exhibition virtually improves the well-being and overall health of older adults by overcoming social ...
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Does sun exposure have a positive impact on breast cancer?
Good news: women who regularly expose themselves to the sun are less likely to develop breast cancer. THE ESSENTIAL Breast ...
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Alzheimer’s disease: too much exposure to aluminum in question?
An English team specializing in research related to aluminum has discovered traces of this metal in the brains of several ...
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Lead exposure, a risk factor for cardiovascular disease
© ThinkstockPremature deaths by cardiovascular illnesses and ischemic heart disease are linked to lead exposure, according to the results of ...
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Exposure to crystalline silica: high health risks
© Getty ImagesCrystalline silica is a mineral used in the professional world for a multitude of applications: glassware, foundry, chemicals, ...
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Celiac disease: a treatment for gluten exposure
© GettyImagesAMG 714 (anti-IL-15 monoclonal antibody) potentially protects celiac patients against unintentional exposure to gluten, according to a study to ...
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Pesticides: the risks of exposure during pregnancy
© iStockphotoThe effect of exposure to pesticides and its implication in various diseases such as cancer, neurological diseases and reproductive ...
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Blood exposure accidents: all it takes is once
© Getty ImagesA blood exposure accident is considered to be any contact with blood or body fluid containing blood and ...
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Tobacco: indirect exposure influences your immune system
© ThinkstockWe knew the dangers of passive smoking on health, now researchers have discovered that cigarette smoke residues are also ...
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A link between exposure to violence and obesity in adolescents
© iStockPhotosAdolescents from modest households exposed to violence are more at risk of obesity than those from poor families not ...
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Exposure to alcohol during pregnancy increases the risk of addiction
© ThinkstockExposure of the fetus to alcohol increases the risk of later addictions. This phenomenon has been explained and would ...
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Is exposure to wi-fi dangerous?
© ThinkStock“If we do not have absolute certainty, caution may be advised. the Wireless poses the following problem: it uses ...
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How to reduce the exposure of pregnant women to environmental pollutants?
Public Health France yesterday published the first volume of the study "First national study on the exposure of pregnant women ...
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Children’s blood remembers exposure to tobacco during pregnancy
The body remembers everything and over time accumulates bio markers. The environmental exposure of the fetus remains genetically written in ...
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Is exposure to lead responsible for sleep disorders?
© Thinkstockthe lead is a heavy metal. This natural chemical element (whose symbol is "Pb") has a significant impact on ...
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Pregnancy: exposure to phenols affects the growth of boys
A consortium bringing together Inserm researchers from the hospitals of Poitiers and Nancy, as well as the Atlanta Center for ...
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Exposure to endocrine disruptors promotes vitamin D deficiency
© iStockPhotosHow to explain the vitamin D deficiency from which the majority of French people suffer? Too little exposure to ...
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Exposure to solvents can have repercussions long after
A new study by the National Institute of Health and Medical Research (Inserm) has just assessed the impact of solvents ...
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