Health

NASH: symptom, what is 'fatty' liver disease?

More than 200,000 French people are affected by NASH. This 'fatty liver' or 'soda' disease is characterized by chronic damage to the liver which can lead to cirrhosis or even cancer.
Health 2023-06-08 21:14:03 by Terry

Flesh-eating bacteria found on beaches

VIBRIO VULNIFICUS. A so-called 'flesh-eating' bacterium, responsible for fatal infections (rare) in humans, would develop in warm waters and take advantage of global warming to proliferate on beaches.
Health 2023-06-07 20:04:02 by Terry

Drug halves risk of dying from lung cancer

The daily intake of a drug, already marketed in France, would be able to reduce by 51% the risk of death of a patient suffering from a type of lung cancer.
Health 2023-06-05 18:53:03 by Terry

This cancer would affect more women who have had a serious Covid

French and Swiss researchers have made an unexpected discovery in people who have had a severe form of Covid, particularly in women under 60.
Health 2023-06-04 18:52:03 by Terry

Nosocomial infection: definition, how to protect yourself?

In France, one out of 18 hospitalized patients has at least one nosocomial infection according to figures from May 2023. Symptoms, bacteria in question, time to onset... Prevention advice.
Health 2023-05-26 16:25:03 by Terry

Here is the duration of the nap not to be exceeded under penalty of cardiac risks

Do you usually take naps? Be careful, Spanish scientists have discovered that too long a nap increases the risk of heart rhythm disorders. On the other hand, if it has the right duration, it can be beneficial to your health!
Health 2023-05-23 15:28:03 by Terry

How old are your bones? This calculator answers you

Australian researchers have assessed the impact of a bone fracture on life expectancy and have created an online tool that can calculate the age of the skeleton.
Health 2023-05-17 11:37:03 by Terry

The blacklist of vacation destinations to avoid if you care about your gut

Planning to go to Spain? In the islands? As the summer holidays approach, Forbes magazine has published the list of holiday destinations where tourists are most likely to fall ill.
Health 2023-05-16 10:16:03 by Terry

6 essential oils to (finally) sleep well

The essential oils recommended to promote good sleep have the particularity of playing on the relaxation of the sympathetic nervous system and on the rebalancing of the parasympathetic nervous system. They are calming, sedative and/or rebalancing.
Health 2023-05-15 09:35:03 by Terry

Red, black, green... what the color of the little square at the bottom of your toothpaste tube means (watch out for rumours)

Have you ever noticed the colored square at the bottom of your toothpaste tube? If many people think that this color code provides information on the composition of the product, its meaning is actually much simpler.
Health 2023-05-15 09:35:02 by Terry