Esteban: A large study to assess the state of health of the French
The Institute for Public Health Surveillance is launching a very large study which covers the environment, food, physical activity and ...
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Yawning is less contagious as you get older
The older we get, the less contagious yawning is, a finding that could help us better understand how autism or ...
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A dangerous mushroom with anti-inflammatory properties
Treating gout or rheumatoid arthritis with a fungus may soon be possible. A European study has isolated a molecule that ...
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Computer “visual fitness” can improve eyesight
Research shows that computer exercises, far from damaging the eyes, can improve eyesight and even stimulate the brain. Computer or ...
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Men have a poorer memory than women
Sometimes male-female stereotypes can turn out to be true. A study shows that male memory is more prone to impairment ...
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Heart transplant: the donor’s gender does not matter
Transplanting a woman's heart to a man does not reduce his chances of survival. In contrast, a study links the ...
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Chronic ear infections: the limited effectiveness of yoyos
Placement of yoyos in children with chronic ear infections has limited effectiveness. Symptoms only improve in the short term, according ...
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Nearly one in five college students send sexually-oriented text messages
Many teens send sexual texts or sexy photos. This is the result of a study carried out in a district ...
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Electroshock to erase bad memories
A Dutch study succeeded in showing that electroshock, applied immediately after the “reactivation of a memory”, could erase the memory.In ...
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New York: e-cigarettes banned in public places
Michael Bloomberg is completing his term as mayor of New York by banning electronic cigarettes in public places. A measure ...
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Energy drinks: the heart races 1 hour after consumption
Consuming energy drinks makes your heart beat faster. This impact on the heart confirms recent ANSES recommendations, which advise against ...
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Anti-smoking laws that work for quitting smoking
A simple, but strict solution can encourage smokers to stop their consumption: completely ban tobacco, at home and in the ...
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Energy drinks speed up the heart rate
New alert on energy drinks: they affect the functioning of the heart. Side effects should be taken seriously according to ...
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Food: health messages go badly among teens
Contrary to national targets, obesity is on the rise. According to two studies, prevention messages do not help combat this ...
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Sugary drinks associated with risk of endometrial cancer
A study links sugary drinks to an increased risk of endometrial cancer, the fourth leading cause of female cancer. A ...
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Sodas: increasing prices lowers consumption
Raising the prices of soda and displaying the term "high calorie" lowers sales of these products, shows a study presented ...
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Head trauma: twice the risk of depression in children
Children who have had a head injury or concussion are twice as likely to develop depression. An increased risk already ...
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Oreos are as addicted as cocaine
If you've been wondering why you can't do without an Oreo, one study gives you the answer: the cookie is ...
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Probiotics, a way to treat infant colic
Infant colic affects a large number of breastfed babies. A treatment with probiotics could provide a solution for parents.Excessive crying ...
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Obesity Doesn’t Mean Poor Metabolic Health
A study of monozygotic twins showed that obese twins were half as healthy as thin twins.Obesity does not have to ...
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The amount of texting affects the quality of sleep
People who text a lot during the day are more stressed than others. They also sleep less well, according to ...
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Medical applications on mobile: US authorities are monitoring
An American researcher has listed no less than 229 dermatological apps for mobile phones. A boom that concerns all specialties. ...
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A mother’s iron deficiency may increase the child’s risk of autism
For the first time, a study links iron deficiency during pregnancy and childhood autism. According to this study, the risks ...
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In women: stress can make you fat
A study shows that women under regular stress gain more weight than others. Up to 5kg per year, according to ...
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Pregnancy: morning sickness is a good omen for the baby
A study suggests that morning sickness is a good sign for the baby. Indeed, according to the data, the latter ...
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Students suffer from stress
If students say they are in good physical health, many of them express discomfort or a loss of self-esteem, according ...
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Pregnancy: combine nicotine patches with oral substitutes
One study questioned the effectiveness of nicotine patches in pregnant women who quit smoking. The adopted protocol does not reflect ...
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