Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Kiss Babies
Kissing an infant may seem like a harmless gesture. However, a microbiologist reminds us that this is dangerous. Explanations. THE ...
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7 fruits to stock up on vitamins and avoid getting sick this winter
In winter, it is common to catch a cold or the flu. What fruits can help strengthen the immune system? ...
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ADHD: A link between the immune system and neurobehavioral disorders?
Researchers have discovered a link between the immune system and the development of neurobehavioral disorders such as attention deficit hyperactivity ...
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Can “fear” reduce chronic inflammation?
Recreational fear experiences, such as a horror movie or haunted house, may reduce inflammation in the body and strengthen the ...
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Depression: an imbalance in the immune system would serve as a trigger
Chronic inflammation, both in the body and the brain, could lead to depressive symptoms. THE ESSENTIAL A meta-analysis shows that ...
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Food poisoning: how does salmonella deceive the immune system?
Researchers have revealed how the Salmonella bacteria - one of the main causes of food poisoning - manages to multiply ...
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Sodas, sweets… How fructose promotes colorectal cancer
Researchers say fructose, a widely consumed sugar, may promote the development of colorectal cancer by disrupting the immune system. THE ...
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Cold, flu… Does vitamin C really help us when we are sick?
It is often recommended to consume vitamin C to boost the immune system in winter and avoid certain illnesses such ...
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The Covid-19 virus “steals” our proteins to protect itself from the immune system
SARS-CoV-2 hijacks three proteins from the complement system, which participates in the body's defense against infection, allowing it to stay ...
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Children exposed to dirt have better immune systems
Exposing children to mud and the microbes it contains could boost their immune system and prevent certain allergies, according to ...
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Depression: a link with inflammation highlighted
According to work carried out by researchers at King's College London, there is a link between major depressive disorder and ...
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Tuberculosis: promising treatment is safe for HIV patients
In HIV-positive people whose immune systems are weakened, treatment that inhibits the "IDO" protein does not interfere with combined antiretroviral ...
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9 Signs of Chronic Inflammation
Inflammation is a response of the immune system, several signs allow us to recognize it. THE ESSENTIAL Inflammation is a ...
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How Physical Activity Can Boost Your Immune System
Studies have shown that physical activity can also play an important role in strengthening the immune system, making us more ...
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Sea air is good for our immune system!
Belgian researchers have highlighted in a study the immunostimulant potential of sea spray aerosols. THE ESSENTIAL Sea spray aerosols activate ...
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Endometriosis tricks the immune system in the same way that cancer does
In endometriosis, the cells manage to block the immune system, as with cancer. This allows the cells to settle outside ...
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Type 1 diabetes: a virus causing the disease?
Type 1 diabetes is triggered by a common virus, Coxsackie B, which confuses the immune system and causes it to ...
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Long Covid: immune dysfunction disappears over time
The immune system of individuals suffering from long Covid can recover 24 months after the original infection. THE ESSENTIAL A ...
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What “exceptional health situations” could arise in the next 2 to 5 years?
In a recent report, the Committee for Monitoring and Anticipation of Health Risks (COVARS) reveals the diseases that risk threatening ...
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Extreme heat weakens the immune system
Exposure to heat can disrupt the immune system and lead to inflammation. THE ESSENTIAL In case of high heat, the ...
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Smoking: long-term negative effects on the immune system
Smoking has long-term effects on the immune system. THE ESSENTIAL In 2022, France still had nearly 12 million daily smokers. ...
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Covid, Zika: the immune response, and not the infection, would be responsible for neurological damage
During a viral infection, such as Zika, cells of the immune system activate to fight the virus. But the action ...
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Opioids: prenatal exposure associated with the appearance of immune disorders in children
A new study links prenatal exposure to opioids to the development of immune disorders in children. THE ESSENTIAL Researchers found ...
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Extreme cold: 3 expert tips for maintaining optimal immune health
Dropping temperatures can impact our immune system. Focus on solutions that strengthen our immunity. THE ESSENTIAL An episode of extreme ...
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Diets high in fat: they could alter our genes
High-fat diets affect genes linked to obesity, colon cancer and irritable bowel syndrome, the immune system and brain function. THE ...
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Lung development: the key role of immune cells before birth
Researchers have identified how immune cells shape the developing lungs, opening new avenues for treating respiratory diseases. THE ESSENTIAL A ...
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New autoimmune disease hinders tooth enamel development
Scientists have identified a new autoimmune disease that could impair the proper development of tooth enamel in children. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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What foods should you choose when you are sick?
Here are the foods to choose when you are sick. THE ESSENTIAL In the event of illness, it is important ...
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Should you drink water with lemon every day like Catherine Deneuve?
Drink lemon water to boost your immune system: many celebrities like Catherine Deneuve are fans of this technique. However, it ...
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Brain: this is how the tumor transforms immune cells into traitors
Researchers at Ludwig Cancer Research have discovered how brain tumors manage to transform immune cells, called neutrophils, into "traitors" that ...
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