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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Pregnancy: These signs indicate that you are going to give birth soon
A pregnant woman can spot several symptoms indicating the onset of labor and thus the imminent arrival of her baby. ...
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Which diseases affect women more than men?
An American study has identified marked differences between conditions affecting women and men. THE ESSENTIAL There are significant health disparities ...
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Breast surgery: what are the current trends?
Doctor Jean-Luc Jauffret takes stock of developments in breast surgery in France. THE ESSENTIAL All breast procedures show notable growth ...
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Breast cancer: increased risk of second cancer among survivors
A study observed that women who suffered from breast cancer, particularly before the age of 50, are more likely to ...
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Being treated by a female doctor in hospital is associated with lower risk of death
Researchers observed that mortality rates, particularly among female patients, were lower when they were followed by a female doctor rather ...
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Living through menopause well is possible!
For women, perimenopause and menopause are not easy times. Here are some tips to help you live these moments better. ...
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Traumatic childbirth: AI helps detect PTSD in mothers
Researchers have developed artificial intelligence (AI) capable of identifying women suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder related to childbirth. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Cardiovascular risk: mental health affects the hearts of young women
Mental health and the heart are well linked, according to a study which shows that young women suffering from anxiety ...
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Alcohol: this number of drinks per week is bad for women’s hearts
Women who drink 8 glasses of alcohol, or more than one a day, have an increased risk of suffering from ...
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Women’s hair influences the sex lives of married couples
The length and quality of women's hair would increase the number of sexual relations within marital couples. THE ESSENTIAL The ...
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Lung cancer: the AP-HP is looking for smokers and ex-smokers to participate in early detection
As part of a pilot study, the AP-HP is currently recruiting women who are smokers or ex-smokers to screen for ...
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Car accident: women more likely to suffer serious injuries
In a car accident, women are more injured than men in certain areas - the pelvis and liver - and ...
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Medical burden: “We need to change things so that French women no longer bear the majority of it”
On the occasion of International Women's Rights Day, Dr Julie Salomon returns to the notion of "medical burden", still largely ...
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Menopause: it does not necessarily increase the risk of depression
Menopause is not linked to depression and other mental health problems for all women. Only three groups are at true ...
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Fertility: poverty reduces women’s ovarian reserves
Exposure to poverty reduces women's ovarian reserves. THE ESSENTIAL Living in a disadvantaged neighborhood can reduce women's ovarian reserve. This ...
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Work: psychological suffering affects women more in France
The prevalence of work-related psychological suffering was twice as high among women over the period 2007-2019. THE ESSENTIAL According to ...
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Psychopathy: more women are affected than we think
There are up to five times more psychopathic women than previously thought, according to a recent study. THE ESSENTIAL Female ...
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