Health & Fitness
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How to feel good about yourself?
It happens to all of us to feel bad about ourselves and to know moments of doubt or insecurity. Because…
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normal doses of calcium in the blood
The measurement of calcemia, that is to say the level of calcium in the blood, is indicated as part of…
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Albumin in the urine (albuminuria): is it serious?
Albumin is a protein normally present in the blood, not in the urine. When it does, it may reveal kidney…
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Inflammatory breast cancer: sign, what is it, aggressive?
Inflammatory breast cancer is a rare but aggressive type of breast tumour, which represents 1 to 2% of all cases…
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Blood ionogram: knowing how to interpret its results
The blood ionogram is one of the most requested laboratory tests. It includes the dosage of sodium, potassium, calcium, chlorine…
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symptoms, what is “drinking too much”?
Some people should not “drink too much”, even in the event of strong heat and heat waves, at the risk…
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Frequent urge to urinate: what is pollakiuria?
If you are worried about the how often you want to urinate and you have noticed an unusual increase, you…
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what is the standard rate?
Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) is the best indicator for monitoring diabetes and the effectiveness of antidiabetic treatments. How is it dosed?…
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Insect bite: what to do in case of blisters?
There blister more scientifically called “blister“corresponds to a lifting of the epidermis which forms a bulge filled with a clear…
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How to relieve a physalia bite?
The physalia is a marine animal close to the jellyfish, present on the beaches of the Atlantic coast in France…
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Adrenal glands: definition, location, anatomy
Located just above each kidney, these glands produce many hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline, which are necessary for the…
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interpret blood tests
In a blood test, the acronym MPV refers to the average platelet volume of the platelets present in the blood.…
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Hemorrhoids: internal, external, photo, causes
A hemorrhoid is a dilated vein in the anus or rectum. Hemorrhoids can be internal or external. What are the…
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dangers and side effects, what is it?
Ketosis is a particular metabolic state sought by many followers of the ketogenic diet. But what is ketosis? What are…
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Omega-3: their benefits for lung health revealed (study)
Abundant in fish, especially fatty fish (sardines, mackerel, salmon, trout, etc.), but also in certain vegetable oils, omega-3 fatty acids…
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Blood group A- (A negative): a rather rare group
Negative rh is very little present in each blood group of the world population as in France. In both cases,…
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Slimming: what diet to adopt during menopause?
Menopause is an obligatory stage in the life of every woman. It corresponds to the cessation of ovarian functioning, therefore…
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What are squamous cells in a smear?
Squamous cells or squamous cells line the cervix. When these cells are not normal, it is called atypia. Their abnormalities…
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what does a high rate mean?
During the formation of clots, fibrin is produced in excess and mechanisms will destroy it. Among the degradation products of…
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5 things to know about ticks
Ticks are not a glamorous subject. They are not pretty to look at, transmit diseases and suck our blood: nothing…
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Smoking cannabis would cause changes in our DNA
Cannabis use, whether regular or recent, could lead to changes in the expression of our genes, suggests a new scientific…
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Can you ride an elliptical while pregnant?
Elliptical trainer and pregnancy Cycling on the road while pregnant is strongly discouraged due to the high risk of being…
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Protein in the urine (proteinuria): when to worry?
Proteinuria refers to the level of protein in the urine. It can detect certain kidney diseases or general diseases such…
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normal rate, how to measure it?
The INR (International Normalized Ratio) is one of the indicators of blood coagulation. This measurement serves in particular to measure…
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how to reduce excess potassium in the blood?
Hyperkalaemia is a pathology characterized by an abnormally high level of potassium in the blood. What are the signs of…
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Summer 2023: what are the new tobacco-free beaches?
81% of the French support theprohibitionNo smoking on the beaches. And, year after year, thanks to the league against cancer,…
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Leukocytes and red blood cells in urine: when to worry?
The presence of leukocytes or red blood cells in the urine can reveal a urinary tract infection. Urine cytobacteriological examination…
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Do grapes make you lose weight?
White/green or black/red grapes: How many calories are there in fresh grapes? There is a wide variety of different grapes,…
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the most common in the world
O+ is the 1st blood group in the world. 38% of the world’s population is O positive. O+ is the…
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Tips for good female intimate hygiene
How to do your personal hygiene properly? Good and bad practices Water alone is not enough for a good personal…
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the 2nd most widespread in the world
A+ is the 2nd blood group in the world. 39% of French people are A positive and 2.3 billion people…
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the 3rd most common in the world
B+ is the 3rd blood group in the world. 610 million people in the world have blood type B+, i.e.…
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Blood group AB+ (AB positive): a rather rare group
Regardless of Rhesus, type AB blood group is the least present on Earth. People with blood group AB+ are universal…
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benefits, osteoarthritis, danger, is it good?
Glucosamine (glucosamine sulfate or hydrochloride) is an amino acid made by the body from glucose and glutamine. This substance helps…
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Pfizer bronchiolitis vaccine: who is Abrysvo for?
The vaccine against bronchiolitis Abrysvo developed by Pfizer, obtained a favorable opinion from the European Medicines Agency, to protect infants…
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After his amputation, Matthieu Lartot resumes walking
The news is encouraging. Due to a recurrence of right knee cancer, sports commentator Matthieu Lartot had his leg amputated…
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Admitted to the Avignon hospital, Catherine Jacob gives her news
Catherine Jacob took part in his first Off d’Avignon festival. But the party quickly ended. Every day – at 2:55…
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These foods are the richest in prebiotics
Prebiotics are molecules that feed the good bacteria present in the intestine. “Their consumption therefore also contributes to gut microbiota…
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How to stop snoring? | Health Magazine
Snoring affects more than 40% of adults over the age of 50 on a regular basis. Different lifestyle factors influence…
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Fear of the gaze of others: where does it come from? How to overcome it?
The gaze of others accompanies us throughout our youth. He is the founder: as we grow, he allows us in…
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Are tomatoes fattening?
Vegetable or fruit: are raw tomatoes high in calories? In the botanical sense of the term, tomato is a fruit,…
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Wasp repellents: natural solutions, insecticides, what to do outside?
Soft and natural solutions to keep wasps away are to be preferred in order to avoid poisoning. Nevertheless, don’t let…
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Lyme disease: what symptoms? What screening tests?
In 2021, it is estimated that nearly 47,000 cases of Lyme disease were diagnosed in general practice, i.e. an incidence…
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do fruits make you fat?
How many calories are there in fruit? In botany, a fruit is the product of a flower. It is therefore…
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Worrying meat allergies following tick bites
A tick bite could trigger a mysterious, life-threatening meat allergy, reports a Scottish health authority. Tick bites could, in rare…
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If You Bite Your Nails, Here’s One Tip To Try To Stop According To Science
Because of stress, it can be difficult to break the bad habit of biting your nails, scratching yourself, eating your…
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Cannabis use causes epigenetic DNA changes
Smoking cannabis changes the expression of our genes, in other words our epigenome, as opposed to the genome (DNA). This…
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Why and how to use Milian’s solution?
Milian’s solution, also called Milian’s blue, is a drying liquid preparation intended for cutaneous use. In which cases is it…
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Researchers identify genes that directly influence what we eat
Is what we eat dictated by our genes? According to a study, nearly 500 genes seem to directly influence the…
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5 signs that show your period is coming
The rules are coming. And with them, a whole series of emotional and physical symptoms. Which ? Review with a…
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Iliotibial band syndrome: cause, duration, exercises
Iliotibial band syndrome, also called windshield wiper syndrome is defined as external knee pain. It usually appears during a sports…
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What is pooled prolactin?
Obsolete name, pooled prolactin is an examination that triggers the blood assay of prolactin on several samples. This examination is…
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What is the thyrax? A drug to lose weight?
The thyrax is talked about during the Tour de France 2023. This levothyroxine-based drug would allow rapid weight loss and…
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How to avoid yeast infection when it’s hot?
Temperatures rise, perspiration too. The risks of vaginal mycosis are thus higher in summer. The recommendations of our gynecologist to…
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How not to peel after a sunburn? Tips to avoid the snakeskin effect
Often, after a sunburn, we have peeling skin. Good news: there are effective tips and solutions to prevent the skin…
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5 good reasons to hike this summer
It’s summer, why not try your hand at hiking? Are you hesitating? This activity has benefits that you do not…
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Constipation and cognitive decline: an established link?
According to one study presented at an international conference on the Alzheimer’s Associationthere chronic constipationaffecting a significant part of the…
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hospitalized for heart surgery and sedated
This important medical procedure was undertaken early Sunday in an effort to treat Mr. Netanyahu’s heart problems. The Prime Minister’s…
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Constipation may accelerate cognitive decline in the brain
Are you constipated? A study reveals that having a bowel movement every 3 days (and more) could be a factor…
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New promising anti-smoking pill: a third of smokers manage to quit after two months
New hope dawns for smokers looking to quit with a revolutionary pill. According to a recent trial, one-third of participants…
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8 worrying diseases that increase in women
Because their lifestyles are changing, women today are more and more affected by certain diseases. Summary In France, the figures…
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Meat allergy from tick bites: a life-threatening phenomenon on the rise in Scotland
This condition causes severe reactions, ranging from intense itching to difficulty breathing, even anaphylactic shockFollowing the meat consumption such as…
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Long Covid: scientists warn of potential mental “fog” for several years
Affecting the memory, attention, reasoning and processing speed in patients who suffered from symptoms for 12 weeks, the long Covid…
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Psychiatry: a forum of specialists warns of the risk of fury due to poor care
50 doctors, psychologists and patients denounce the frequent gaps in care. They urge a jump start and warn against the…
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Bronchiolitis: the European Medicines Agency authorizes the first vaccine for babies
This respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is highly contagious and can lead to severe ailments such as pneumonia and bronchiolitis, resulting…
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“I face the disease as my opponent”
Anthony Boscher suffers from ankylosing spondylitis. Despite the omnipresence of pain and against the advice of his doctor, this boxing…
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Social security fraud: 13 health centers withdrawn for damage of nearly 20 million euros
The National Health Insurance Fund (CNAM) explained that this large-scale deconvention, the first of its kind, comes after the deconvention…
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Blemmophobia: definition, consequences, how to overcome it?
Do you sometimes have stage fright before speaking in public? Are you shy by nature and prefer to avoid the…
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Why does depression make you fat? Is the reverse true?
Foreword: distinguishing depression from burnout Burnout occurs in the professional sphere while depression affects all aspects of a person’s life.…
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HDL cholesterol: everything you need to know about good cholesterol
Definition: what is cholesterol? From a scientific and simplified point of view, cholesterol is a sterol (form of polycyclic alcohol)…
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Beet juice: what are the health benefits?
Beets are vegetables with an excellent nutritional profile, which help to lower blood pressure, reduce inflammation, and notably improve athletic…
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Doing abs during pregnancy, is it possible?
Are abdominal exercises compatible with pregnancy? “Why do you want to do abs with a pregnancy belly?” questions point-blank, Dr.…
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How long does dengue fever last?
Dengue fever is transmitted by the tiger mosquito. A hundred cases have been reported in France. Dengue fever symptoms and…
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Covid-19: researchers reveal the unknown effect of the virus on the liver
If we know better and better the consequences of an infection by the Covid-19 virus on the body and on…
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HIV: 3 things to know about the case of the Geneva resident in remission
A different case from the previous five A man from Geneva has been declared in remission from HIV, following a…
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What to do in case of severe sunburn?
Sunburn is a more or less serious burn of the skin occurring after prolonged exposure to the sun. A “big”…
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for early alzheimer, what are the effects?
A new drug against Alzheimer’s, donanemab could slow the cognitive decline of patients by 35% by eliminating amyloid plaques from…
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Testimonial: a patient suffers from Arnold Chiari chronic pain syndrome
Solar, smiling and full of energy: who can imagine, seeing Mona, that she is sometimes overwhelmed by pain and that…
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Couple: can we change the other?
Can we change someone? Can you change your lover? This is the big question…. Milène Leroy is clear: “You can’t…
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Can I do brisk walking while pregnant?
How far to walk when you are pregnant? “One kilometer on foot wears out, it wears out, one kilometer on…
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Breastfeeding, an ally to reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in mothers
The World Health Organization recommends exclusive breastfeeding until six months of age. “Breast milk provides all the energy and nutrients…
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Alzheimer’s: the espresso capable of preventing the agglutination of tau proteins
Long, short, mixed with a drop of milk, shaken. How do you like your coffee? Espresso lovers wouldn’t trade their…
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Tendonitis: how to treat it? What are the treatments ?
Who hasn’t experienced this? All it takes is a sudden movement, an unusual movement or a repetitive gesture, and suddenly…
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Working your abdominals pregnant, wrong or good idea?
The benefits of sheathing during pregnancy Like other physical activities, sheathing exercises practiced in moderation and with medical approval, will…
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Hymenoptera sting: what to do?
Wasps, bees, hornets and bumblebees are insects called Hymenoptera, which have the particularity of stinging with a stinger or a…
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The evolution of the female body over the ages
“Possible” changes according to age 20 to 30 years old Nature prepares the woman to eventually be a mother, her…
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Bed bugs: how do you know if you have them at home?
They were thought to have disappeared in the middle of the twentieth century. However, bed bugs, also called “bed bugs”,…
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tips for losing fat
What is a fatty food? “We consider that a food is fatty when it contains more than 15% lipids” recalls…
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Don’t miss the prostate bus at the start of the school year in September!
Prostate cancer is the leading cancer in men in terms of incidence. Next to 60,000 new cases are diagnosed each…
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The evolution of the female body over the ages
“Possible” changes according to age Nature prepares the woman to eventually be a mother, her menstrual cycle is regularized. In…
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Air pollution causes eyesight to age faster, study finds
Chronic exposure to air pollution increases the risk of glaucoma, the second leading cause of blindness worldwide, according to a…
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Mosquito bite: what remedies to soothe it?
Only the female mosquitoes sting for feed on human blood (while the males feed mainly on flower nectar). The bite…
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Acne: how to avoid the rebound effect after summer in the sun
The sun is acne’s false friend. If, at first, it gives clearer skin, the end result is far from satisfactory.…
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Wasp sting: symptoms, treatments, allergies
The wasp is part of the large Hymenoptera family. It can be recognized by its smooth body and its bright…
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Don’t miss the prostate bus at the start of the school year in September!
Prostate cancer is the leading cancer in men in terms of incidence. Next to 60,000 new cases are diagnosed each…
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What are the symptoms of an epiphyseal cyst?
The epiphyseal or pineal cyst refers to a lesion of the pineal gland, which can cause headaches and memory problems.…
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how to avoid them, relieve them?
All athletes have already had the painful experience of suffering from a cramp. But what exactly are they due to?…
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Neurovisual disorder: cause, autism, rehabilitation
Neurovisual disorders affect the eyes, but also the brain. Hallucinations, headaches, strabismus… They can cause a multitude of symptoms. Summary…
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How the Immune System Alerts the Body to the Presence of Certain Allergens
In some people with allergies, the simple smell of seafood can make them sick and therefore encourage them to avoid…
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One in ten homes affected by bed bugs
It is a scourge that never ends. On Wednesday July 19, ANSES published a 300-page report devoted to the health…
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