Datura in organic buckwheat flour, what are the dangers?
Datura, a toxic plant, has been detected in certain batches of buckwheat flour (or “buckwheat”) in Brittany. After ingestion, the ...
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Poisoning: be careful not to confuse wild garlic and lily of the valley!
As May 1 approaches, the Grand-Est Regional Health Agency reminds us how to recognize wild garlic and lily of the ...
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She dies after eating a raw mushroom in a sushi roll
Donna Ventura, a 64-year-old American woman, died after eating a sushi roll that contained raw morels. THE ESSENTIAL Donna died ...
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Here are the 3 most common accidental poisonings in children
ANSES recently took stock of the most common accidental poisonings among children, and of ways to prevent them. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Hangover or alcohol poisoning: watch out for the signs!
If the "hangover" is not serious in itself, certain clinical symptoms can signal alcohol intoxication, and therefore a medical emergency. ...
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Carbon monoxide: 17 poisonings reported the day after Christmas
After this festive weekend, around ten people living in Haute-Savoie and Ardèche came close to death after being poisoned by ...
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Carbon monoxide poisoning: 6 tips to avoid dying from it this winter
Here are 6 tips to avoid dying from carbon monoxide poisoning this winter. THE ESSENTIAL Each year in France, around ...
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Bedbugs: ANSES warns of an insecticide responsible for poisoning
Since 2013, the Sniper brand product has been banned for household use in France. However, in five years, the Medicines ...
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“I am issuing an alert on cannabis poisoning in children under 3 years old”
Pediatrician Philippe Babe warns of the increase in cannabis poisoning in children under 3 years old. THE ESSENTIAL Accidental cannabis ...
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Mushrooms: 600 cases of poisoning recorded since July
Every year, an increase in cases of mushroom poisoning is observed in the fall. Some would be linked to the ...
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Buzz from Chris Pratt: be careful, drinking too much water can be fatal
Avoid drinking 220 glasses of water per day like American actor Chris Pratt. You could die from it. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Mushroom: 7 good actions to avoid poisoning
Faced with an increase in cases of poisoning linked to mushrooms in August, ANSES reminds us of the correct actions ...
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Food poisoning: the thawing method to avoid according to a virologist
© Shutterstock / Ahanov MichaelPractical and economical, the frozen products are gaining popularity with French households. Certain fruits and vegetables ...
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Food poisoning: a nutritionist lists the 10 dishes to avoid when it’s hot
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She dies after drinking 2 liters of water in 20 minutes
A mother of two died of water poisoning after drinking the equivalent of two liters of water in 20 minutes. ...
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Food poisoning: 363 sick students in a canteen
© ShutterstockThis Friday, May 20, 2022, the prefecture of Hauts-de-Seine (92) indicated that they mobilized State services after 363 pupils ...
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Sun poisoning or sunburn: how to tell the difference?
A sunburn is a more or less serious burning of the skin while a sun poisoning is more serious, with ...
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Food poisoning: the 10 rules to follow to avoid getting sick this summer
© Shutterstock / lenetstanThe 4 rules to follow when it comes to storage1. Clean your refrigerator regularly and completely. At ...
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What is “sun poisoning”?
Discover the symptoms of "sun poisoning" and how to prevent it. THE ESSENTIAL Sun poisoning is a more serious condition ...
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Microalgae poisoning: be careful if you go to the Basque coast
© Shutterstock / Luca PrestiaNotice to vacationers! Be careful if you have decided to swim on the Basque coast. You ...
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Food poisoning: how to reheat cooked rice (to avoid getting sick)?
© ShutterstockOn TikTok, we are used to seeing silly challenges and dangerous "tricks". But for once, the favorite social network ...
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Cocaine: intoxications in children have been multiplied by 8 in eleven years
A pediatrician warns of the increase in hospitalizations among young people under the age of 15 who have been accidentally ...
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Licorice: risk of poisoning, even for healthy people
ANSES warns of the risk of serious poisoning linked to excessive consumption of liquorice. It is recommended to consume it ...
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Brain, heart… fish rich in omega-3 and low in mercury
What fish should you eat to enjoy the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids while avoiding the risk of mercury poisoning? ...
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Carbon monoxide poisoning: what symptoms? How to prevent it?
© ShutterstockEach year, about 1,300 episodes of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning occurring by accident and involving nearly 3,000 people are ...
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Fuel shortage: ANSES warns against the risk of poisoning due to siphoning
© ShutterstockA major subject of concern for the French, the fuel shortage pushes the French to behaviors dangerous to their ...
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“Cake design”: watch out for “decorative powders”
ANSES warns of the risk of inhaling decorative powders used in baking. Composed of metallic substances, they can cause poisoning. ...
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Carbon monoxide: the right actions to avoid poisoning
The cold has settled in France. With this drop in temperatures, the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning through heaters increases. ...
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Bitter gourd poisoning: her calabash juice almost killed her
A 64-year-old woman nearly died of squash poisoning after drinking gourd juice from the supermarket. This reaction occurs when a ...
Read moreSerial poisonings: the trial of the caregiver opens
She wanted to relieve them, not kill them. And yet, it is indeed ten deaths that Ludivine Chambet leaves in ...
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