True or false? Everything you need to know about endometrial cancer
On the occasion of the "Turquoise September" month of mobilization, specialists untangle the truth from the falsehoods about endometrial cancer. ...
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Depressed women use contraceptives less regularly
Depression can cause women to not consistently use the pill or condoms. THE ESSENTIAL Depression is defined as a state ...
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Heart Attack in Women: 4 Warning Signs Not to Ignore!
While classic symptoms such as severe chest pain are well known, it is crucial to pay attention to other, often ...
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Breast cancer: “we need to take better account of French social inequalities”
"If we expected a certain inequality at the beginning of the disease, the fact that these inequalities increase rapidly and ...
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Is full bikini waxing dangerous for your health?
Pubic hair is necessary for the vaginal flora and the female genitalia. So it's not necessarily a good idea to ...
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Women’s Health: 10 Tips for Getting Back into Physical Activity
More than a third of French women (41%) do not follow WHO recommendations on physical activity, which puts their health ...
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Women who are less sexually active may die sooner than others
Having a fulfilling sex life can significantly increase a woman's lifespan. THE ESSENTIAL A new study has shown that sex ...
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Heart attack: “rehabilitation is essential but poorly followed by women”
Decisive for recovery, rehabilitation in a center is unfortunately still very rarely carried out by French women who are victims ...
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Cockroach found in woman’s vagina
A woman complained of strange gynecological sensations, doctors discovered a cockroach in her vagina. THE ESSENTIAL In Honduras, a patient ...
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Women with ADHD are diagnosed 4 years later than men
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is defined by the association between attention deficit, motor hyperactivity and impulsivity. THE ESSENTIAL Researchers ...
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Iron deficiency anemia: when fatigue sets in, a signal not to be ignored
It affects about 20% of women of childbearing age and is characterized by a decrease in the number of red ...
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Desire for children: “the food choices we make can have a profound impact”
Dietician-nutritionist Alexandra Murcier explains to us how a specific diet can help women get pregnant more easily. THE ESSENTIAL Changing ...
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Androcur and meningioma: under what conditions can macroprogestins be taken?
Macroprogestins can, for example, be prescribed for acne, endometriosis or hirsutism. THE ESSENTIAL 4 learned societies (CNGOF – SFE – ...
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Heart attack: “the risk of calling for help too late is 40% higher in women than in men”
The median time to first call for help following chest pain is 120 minutes for women and 84 minutes for ...
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Diabetes: the disease has a heavy impact on mental health
A new survey shows that people with diabetes see their mental health significantly affected by their chronic illness. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Sexual health: what are the main concerns of French women?
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), screening, contraception... Here are the main concerns of French women regarding their sexual health. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Having a garden may reduce the risk of certain cancers
A study by the University of Queensland has linked garden visits to a lower risk of being diagnosed with obesity-related ...
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Depression during pregnancy linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease
Women who suffer from depression during pregnancy or after giving birth are at greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease over ...
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Death of Francine Leca, France’s first female heart surgeon
Francine Leca died at the age of 86. The first woman to become a cardiac surgeon in France, she founded ...
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Breast cancer: nearly 20% of survivors have excessive weight gain
Researchers identify factors associated with weight gain, which affects nearly 20% of women who have had breast cancer. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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PFAS: they impact the hearts of menopausal women
Researchers have found that PFAS, or everlasting pollutants, impact the heart health of postmenopausal women. THE ESSENTIAL Higher PFOA levels ...
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Hip fracture: women more likely to suffer early in life
Older patients with low bone density are more likely to have their first hip fracture in their 60s rather than ...
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Fennel teas are now not recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) recommends that pregnant and breastfeeding women avoid consuming fennel teas because of estragole, a component ...
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Women’s health: 79% of women have no cardiovascular monitoring
According to a study conducted by the Agir pour le Cœur des Femmes association, 79% of women have no cardiovascular ...
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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 ...
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Pregnancy: disabled women have more complications
A new report highlights the difficulties women with disabilities face during their pregnancy(s). THE ESSENTIAL Women who suffer from a ...
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Rage ritual: a new way to express your stress and feelings
On social media, many videos show women in the forest screaming and hitting the ground, a new trend called Rage ...
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Women’s health: 10 golden rules to avoid having a heart attack
Here's what women should pay attention to to avoid having a heart attack. THE ESSENTIAL In France, cardiovascular diseases (including ...
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Sexuality: here is the best position for a female orgasm
According to a 2022 study, this sex position is most likely to give women an orgasm. THE ESSENTIAL For women, ...
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Menopause: greater risk of death when it arrives very early
Women whose periods stop before age 40 are more likely to die prematurely. THE ESSENTIAL We speak of “early menopause” ...
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