Heart disease: should women replace milk with this food?
Consuming non-fermented milk increases the risk of cardiovascular disease for women. Conversely, incorporating yogurt into the diet would reduce it. ...
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Verneuil disease: this skin disease presents risks for pregnant women and babies
A study links hidradenitis suppurativa to higher risks of pregnancy complications, as well as long-term health problems for mothers and ...
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Stroke: new recommendations from the American Stroke Association
Screening, changing habits to adopt a healthier lifestyle and reduce inequalities are essential keys to reducing the risk of stroke, ...
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How do Tibetan women manage to procreate at high altitude?
Researchers found that Tibetan women who had the most children had higher blood oxygen levels than those who did not. ...
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In women, Rett syndrome is not only less serious but different
A recent study shows that this rare disease affects men and women differently. THE ESSENTIAL In cases of Rett syndrome, ...
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Six out of ten working women worry about their health
The majority of working women report being in good health in a recent survey. However, nearly 60% of them are ...
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Heart surgery: women more likely to die from a complication
Women are more likely to die from a post-operative complication after undergoing heart surgery than men, according to a new ...
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Men and women do not reduce pain the same way
Men and women use different biological systems to reduce pain, a new study suggests. THE ESSENTIAL Men and women experience ...
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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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In France, women and children do not do enough physical activity
Public Health France warns of this problem in a new report. THE ESSENTIAL The French do not do enough physical ...
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Lupus, IBD, diabetes: premature ovarian failure increases the risk of autoimmune diseases
Serious autoimmune diseases such as type I diabetes or lupus are two to three times more common in women who ...
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Study demonstrates effectiveness of immunotherapy on trophoblastic tumors
Gestational trophoblastic diseases constitute a broad spectrum of tumor pathologies deriving from placental tissue. THE ESSENTIAL A trial testing immunotherapy ...
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The 3 Foods to Avoid If You Want to Get Pregnant
When you want to conceive a child, avoiding certain foods can help the process. Dietician-nutritionist Alexandra Murcier explains which ones. ...
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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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