A woman bitten by a bat: what is she at risk?
What are the risks to human health from a bat bite, which a young French woman recently suffered? THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Should we fear an outbreak of STIs because of the Olympics this summer?
The millions of visitors expected this summer for the Olympic and Paralympic Games pose the risk of the spread of ...
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Cancer: this is how stress contributes to its spread
A new study confirms and explains how chronic stress can contribute to the spread of cancer. THE ESSENTIAL Chronic stress ...
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PCOS: women affected by hormonal disease have increased risk of suicide
Women suffering from polycystic ovarian syndrome are 8 times more likely to attempt suicide, according to a new study. THE ...
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Prostate cancer: boosting your breathing capacity reduces the risks
Increasing your cardiorespiratory fitness by 3% per year reduces the risk of developing prostate cancer by a third, according to ...
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The more educated you are, the less likely you are to die
Researchers have shown that each additional year of schooling reduces the risk of death in adulthood. THE ESSENTIAL Regardless of ...
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Cancer: involuntary weight loss is a sign that should prompt you to consult
Unintentional weight loss is associated with an increased risk of cancer diagnosis in the coming year and should prompt you ...
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Fractures: Having difficulty walking a kilometer can predict risk
Having difficulty walking a mile could be indicative of an increased risk of fracture, a new study suggests. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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OCD: patients have a greater risk of death
People with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) may be more likely to die than those without this psychiatric illness. THE ESSENTIAL People ...
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Avian flu in the North: what are the risks for humans?
While outbreaks of avian flu have been identified in the North and in Belgium, Why Doctor takes stock of the ...
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Kidney failure: too much salt in dishes increases the risks
Adding salt to meals is associated with an increased risk of chronic kidney failure. THE ESSENTIAL Adding salt to meals ...
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Hypochondriacs die 5 years earlier than average
Hypochondriac people die earlier because the anxiety they feel affects their health, and they are also more likely to commit ...
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In England, the risk of cancer is 70% higher in poor neighborhoods
A study reveals that residents of disadvantaged districts across the Channel and those of more affluent neighborhoods are not on ...
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Toplexil, Vogalene… the list of drugs “to be avoided for better treatment” according to Prescrire
According to the journal Prescrire, 105 authorized medications are more dangerous than useful: they present more risks than benefits for ...
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Nitazenes: watch out for these new super-potent opioids circulating
The Addictovigilance association warns against the emergence in France of nitazenes, a new class of synthetic opioids with a high ...
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Removing lesions from the cervix reduces cancer risks
Precancerous lesions of the cervix should be removed after detection to minimize the risk of cancer. THE ESSENTIAL Infection with ...
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Papillomavirus vaccine: no new risks identified, according to the ANSM
If seven adverse events linked to the papillomavirus vaccine have occurred since the start of the national campaign among fifth ...
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Consuming a lot of salt increases the risk of diabetes
A new study has linked high salt intake to the risk of type 2 diabetes. THE ESSENTIAL Frequently adding salt ...
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Seasonal depression: why fall can make you depressed
Seasonal depression occurs in early fall in some people. The risk of being affected varies from one individual to another, ...
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Dementia: Improving deep sleep can prevent it
A new study has shed light on the role of deep sleep in preventing dementia. THE ESSENTIAL A new study ...
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Alzheimer’s: the higher the triglyceride level, the lower the risk
© ShutterstockBlood levels of cholesterol (or "cholesterolemia" in medical language) and triglycerides ("triglyceridemia") are generally measured in blood tests to ...
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This forgotten food can help reduce the risk of death by up to 30% according to a famous doctor
© Shutterstock / ZigresThere consumption Daily fiber has declined over the centuries, despite their essential role in ensuring the proper ...
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You risk diabetes if you eat this food twice a week
© Shutterstock / New AfricaTHE Type 2 diabetes concerns 3.7 million patients in France. This ever-increasing chronic disease manifests itself ...
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Dolirhume, Rhinadvil, Actifed… what you risk if you take these cold medications
© Shutterstock© Shutterstock© shutterstock© Shutterstock© shutterstock© Shutterstock© shutterstockActifed, Humex, Rhinadvil...are what we call "vasoconstrictor" medications, that is to say medications ...
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Car crash risk increases in people with ADHD
Older drivers with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have a higher risk of car accidents. THE ESSENTIAL Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) ...
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Heart disease: climbing 50 steps per day reduces risk by 20%
Climbing 50 flights of stairs every day could significantly reduce your risk of heart disease, according to a new study ...
Read moreThrombosis: how do you know if you are at risk? Here are the clues
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What is this medication that is still too often prescribed to pregnant women and which puts the baby at risk?
© Shutterstock / Ground Picture“There are still too many pregnancies taking carbamazepine” warns the National Medicines Safety Agency (ANSM). However, ...
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Floods increase the risk of death, even several weeks later
The increased risk of death persists for up to six weeks after a flood, a new study shows. Elderly people ...
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Air pollution: 5 days are enough to increase the risk of stroke
New research reveals that even a short exposure, 5 days, to air pollution can increase the risk of stroke. THE ...
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