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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Fungal infection: fungi increasingly threaten our health
Fungi, which cause fungal infections, are considered a major threat to public health, especially in patients with already weakened immune ...
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A “reverse vaccine” could soon cure several autoimmune diseases
A new vaccine could soon treat several autoimmune diseases by "erasing" the immune system's memory. THE ESSENTIAL 5 to 8% ...
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Smoking accelerates aging, it’s genetically proven!
Smoking shortens fragments present on cells of the immune system, and their length is an indicator of longevity. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Covid-19: the severe form can alter the immune system
The immune system of patients who have suffered from a severe form of Covid-19 could be affected in the long ...
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Chronic Inflammation: 9 Signs You Have It
Inflammation is a reaction of the immune system and several signs can identify it. THE ESSENTIAL Inflammation is the body's ...
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Emergency in Peru: what is Guillain-Barré syndrome?
The Peruvian government has declared a state of health emergency following an increase in cases of Guillain-Barré syndrome. This is ...
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The immune system can be weakened by space travel
Space travel would lead to a change in the gene expression of white blood cells. THE ESSENTIAL In space, many ...
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Multiple sclerosis: why does pregnancy alleviate the symptoms?
During pregnancy, changes in the immune system have beneficial effects on the symptoms of multiple sclerosis. THE ESSENTIAL Pregnant women ...
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Covid long: how the virus hides in the mucous membranes
A Franco-Portuguese study recently observed that the long Covid could be induced by abnormalities of the immune system associated with ...
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The 5 benefits of zinc for the body
Zinc boosts the immune system, plays a key role in fighting germs, healing wounds and more. THE ESSENTIAL Zinc is ...
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Skipping breakfast damages the immune system
Not eating in the morning could prevent our body from fighting infections. THE ESSENTIAL Monocytes are white blood cells made ...
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Eating too much salt is bad for the immune system
Consuming too much salt would have a negative impact on the immune system, by reducing, among other things, the energy ...
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New anti-obesity pill in sight after a discovery on the immune system?
Spanish researchers have developed a therapy targeting macrophages, cells of the immune system, which opens the door to treatments against ...
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Covid-19: children’s immunity builds faster, but does not last
The immune system of children would be more effective in defeating the Covid-19 virus but would not memorize it. THE ...
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Brain: a thin membrane surrounding the organ has been discovered
Danish researchers have identified a fourth meninge, called "SLYM", which plays an important role in the immune and lymphatic system. ...
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Immune system: 11 foods to boost your defenses
In winter, the immune system can quickly get tired. We are therefore more likely to catch the flu or a ...
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Aging slowly turns the immune system into fat
According to a new study, with aging, human lymph nodes tend to gradually accumulate fat and lose their efficiency, making ...
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Immune system: 7 winter fruits to fill up with vitamins
During the winter, we are not immune to contracting a bad cold or the flu. What are the fruits to ...
Read moreTobacco: Agnès Buzyn pleads for a sharp increase
The Minister of Health wants to go quickly. In the roadmap addressed to the Prime Minister, Agnès Buzyn confirms her ...
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