Brain health: questions to ask to preserve it, according to neurologists
To keep a healthy brain, a team of American neurologists lists a series of risk factors including sleep quality, physical ...
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Heart insufficiency: Do infections play a role?
Patients hospitalized for an infection - whatever the type - have an increased risk of suffering from heart failure afterwards, ...
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12 topics to discuss with your doctor for better brain health in 2025
The American Academy of Neurology details the 12 topics to discuss with your doctor or neurologist if your 2025 resolution ...
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Wet AMD: sleep apnea could be a risk factor
Sleep apnea syndrome is a risk factor for wet age-related macular degeneration (or AMD), according to a new Australian study. ...
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From cardiovascular risk to dementia: men are affected earlier
With equal risk factors for cardiovascular disease, men are affected by dementia ten years earlier than women, according to a ...
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Brain cancer: risk factors to know
This Monday, December 2, 2024 is the second national brain cancer day. The opportunity to take stock of the risk ...
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Serious stroke: what are the risk factors?
Researchers have identified the 3 risk factors most involved in the occurrence of serious strokes. THE ESSENTIAL High blood pressure, ...
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Autism: air pollution could be a risk factor
A new study shows that exposure to air pollutants during critical periods of fetal development and early childhood could increase ...
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Metabolic diseases: what are the risk factors?
While an alarming increase in metabolic diseases is observed around the world, Professor Samy Hadjadj, endocrinologist at Nantes University Hospital, ...
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Heart disease: social expectations can weigh on men’s hearts
Social expectations in terms of masculinity sometimes weigh heavily on men... They could even have a harmful impact on their ...
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Autism: increased risk linked to the Y chromosome
Increased risk of autism appears to be linked to the Y chromosome, according to a new study. THE ESSENTIAL Increased ...
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Sepsis: 5 risk factors that can lead to death within two years
New research once again confirms the great danger of sepsis and highlights factors that can help prevent patient risks. THE ...
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Lung cancer: should the sale of tobacco to young people be banned?
Lung cancer remains the deadliest in the world, and smoking its main preventable risk factor. THE ESSENTIAL Banning the sale ...
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Heart disease: “women complain less and it’s a real problem”
On the occasion of World Heart Day, this September 29, Why Doctor takes stock of the symptoms and risk factors ...
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Stroke: These 3 avoidable risk factors have been causing cases to rise worldwide over the past 30 years
Over the past thirty years, the number of strokes has increased sharply, due in particular to three main avoidable risk ...
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Alzheimer’s: here are the first 5 things to do to avoid the disease
While Alzheimer's disease affects more than 900,000 people in France, its onset is not entirely inevitable. THE ESSENTIAL In France, ...
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“My cancer prevention test”: your risks identified in 5 minutes
The National Cancer Institute has developed a tool that helps identify behaviors that expose people to preventable cancer risk factors. ...
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Constipation is a significant risk factor for major cardiac events
Australian researchers have linked difficulty passing stools to heart attacks, strokes and heart failure. THE ESSENTIAL Patients with constipation are ...
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Against dementia, specialists rely more on prevention than treatment
"Addressing 14 modifiable risk factors in childhood and throughout life could prevent or delay nearly half of all cases of ...
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Preventing Atrial Fibrillation: Why Taking Care of Your Gums is Crucial
Periodontitis, a severe inflammation of the gums, is not limited to the mouth. Recent studies suggest it may be a ...
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GERD may be a risk factor for atrial fibrillation
A new study shows an association between gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and an increased incidence of atrial fibrillation. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Dementia: Here’s What Dramatically Increases Your Risk of Getting It
The biggest risk factor for dementia is high blood pressure, a new study finds. THE ESSENTIAL The main risk factor ...
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Parkinson’s disease: after 50, anxiety doubles the risks
People who are anxious are twice as likely to develop Parkinson's disease, a new study finds. THE ESSENTIAL The risk ...
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Stroke: Chronic loneliness increases the risks for seniors
Chronic loneliness may significantly increase the risk of stroke in older adults, a new study finds. THE ESSENTIAL A new ...
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Skin Cancer: These 10 Risk Factors Should Make You Very Vigilant
As skin cancers increase in France, here is the list of elements that increase the risk of developing one. THE ...
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Heart attack: what are the risk factors specific to women?
Here are four elements that can promote the occurrence of a heart attack in women. THE ESSENTIAL In France, cardiovascular ...
Read moreAtrial fibrillation: periodontitis can be a risk factor
Periodontitis, an inflammation of the gums, can promote fibrosis and increase the risk of atrial fibrillation, a heart rhythm disorder. ...
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Stroke: this very common disorder increases the risks in those under 45
Non-traditional risk factors such as migraine increase the risk of stroke in adults under 45 years of age. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Golf, hunting, gardening… these hobbies increase the risk of Charcot disease
Men who spend time hunting, golfing, and gardening have an increased risk of developing ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). THE ESSENTIAL ...
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What Causes Erection Problems?
Here are 4 elements that can trigger erectile dysfunction in men. THE ESSENTIAL The number one cause of erection problems ...
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