Stroke: high temperatures, even short-term, increase risks in young people
Short-term exposure to high temperatures increases the risk of having a stroke, especially in women and young adults. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Hypertension, diabetes: facial temperature could help diagnose them
Researchers have discovered that different facial temperatures could help diagnose metabolic diseases such as high blood pressure or diabetes. THE ...
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Here’s Why You Should Store Your Blood Oranges at Cool Temperatures
By storing this citrus fruit at specific cool temperatures, its antioxidant power increases considerably. THE ESSENTIAL Temperatures of 10–12 °C ...
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Stroke: hot nights increase your risk of stroke
The risk of stroke is 7% higher when nighttime temperatures are very high, according to a new study which indicates ...
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Heat waves: more than 153,000 people die each year
More than 153,000 deaths worldwide per year are linked to heat waves between 1990 and 2019. THE ESSENTIAL More than ...
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Why are the testicles located outside the body?
The place of the testicles in the scrotum, a bag of skin located behind the penis, is due to the ...
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Health: watch out for toast for breakfast!
Toasting your bread too much in the morning can be bad for your health. THE ESSENTIAL Acrylamide is a substance ...
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Perception of ambient temperature: differences between men and women?
According to a recent study, there are very few differences between the sexes in the physiological response to a feeling ...
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Depression: patients have a higher body temperature
American researchers have discovered a surprising link between body temperature and depressive disorder. THE ESSENTIAL In the study, as the ...
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Cold, heat: we might be more sensitive to temperature than we thought
Italian scientists have revealed that although humans are not aware of it, they have a pronounced sensitivity to ambient temperature. ...
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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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Asthma: “We still have around 900 deaths per year, including around sixty children”
Asthma attacks are often associated with spring and pollen. However, the cold and winter can also put asthmatics in great ...
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Diabetes: insulin is less sensitive to temperature than previously thought
Injection insulin, used by diabetic patients, can be stored at room temperature for months without losing its effectiveness. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Raynaud’s disease: 3 information to understand this blood circulation disorder
Some people's fingers turn white and numb when the temperature drops. Raynaud's disease could be the cause of this reaction. ...
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Addiction: drug and alcohol-related visits increase during high temperatures
An increase in hospital visits linked to alcohol and drug use disorders is observed when temperatures are high, and could ...
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Flu, Covid-19: a higher body temperature could protect you
Japanese researchers have linked higher body temperatures to increased resistance to diseases caused by viruses. THE ESSENTIAL In the study, ...
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Why you shouldn’t leave cooked rice at room temperature
© Shutterstock / AmaritaOnce you have cooked your rice, do you ever keep it out of the fridge? A doctor ...
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Body temperature: it varies depending on people and time
A recent study from Stanford University challenges the commonly held idea that the normal body temperature is 37 degrees Celsius. ...
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Seniors: what is the ideal temperature for sleeping well?
Older people sleep better when their room temperature is between 20 and 25°C. Beyond that, the quality of their sleep ...
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High heat and chronic illness: some treatments affect temperature regulation
A study reveals that the body's ability to regulate its temperature would be affected by certain treatments for chronic diseases, ...
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Heat wave: more than 120,000 deaths in 2050 in Europe?
A recent analysis revealed alarming figures for heatwave-related deaths in Europe during the summer of 2022. And the forecasts are ...
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Amputees: prostheses that feel hot and cold
Thanks to a sensory sensor integrated into prostheses, patients who have lost a hand are able to feel the temperature ...
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Temperature and humidity: which cocktail is bad for your heart?
Researchers have determined the combinations of temperature and humidity that lead to increased cardiovascular pressure. THE ESSENTIAL A study shows ...
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Moderate fever: why taking medicine should not be automatic
In the face of a moderate fever, it is better to let it run its course than to fight it ...
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Rising temperatures also increase air pollution from plants
If global temperatures rise to +4°C, emissions from harmful plants and dust will also increase by 14%, according to a ...
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What are the consequences of sudden temperature changes on our health?
© ShutterstockWeather specialists call this phenomenon the thermal yo-yo. This is a well-known phenomenon and observed at the start of ...
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The microbiota plays a role in body temperature
Depending on the type of bacteria present in the gut microbiota, body temperature varies between individuals. THE ESSENTIAL According to ...
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Seniors: a link between body temperature and Alzheimer’s disease
© ThinkstockIn France, 850,000 people are affected by Alzheimer's disease : 250,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. In all, ...
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The microbiota would (also) influence the temperature of our body
© ShutterstockCan the bacteria found in the gut have an impact on body temperature? We already knew that the microbiota ...
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Extreme cold: 8 things to know to protect yourself from it
Faced with a wave of extreme cold, several simple actions can prevent the damage that sub-zero temperatures are likely to ...
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