the essential The MEDES space clinic in Toulouse currently welcomes twelve volunteers. Lying down for two months, as if they were in microgravity, these men take part in a scientific study to improve human health during stays in space. Some of them perform daily cycling sessions in a centrifuge. We met one of them. Since … Read more
the essential This Saturday in Toulouse, volunteers collected 28,200 cigarette butts for three hours, as part of the Mégothon. The metropolis wants to accelerate its fight against the scourge. On the Place de la Daurade, on the banks of the Garonne, volunteers in fluorescent orange and yellow vests scan the lawn as they slalom among … Read more
Thursday, June 1, the departmental council represented by Jérôme Samalens, in charge of the fight against medical desertification, brought together the health professionals of Marciac in order to present the device of the territorial health centers, (CTS) and the health antenna of Marciac. Dependent on the territorial center of Plaisance, it will be functional from … Read more
the essential This Saturday, volunteers collected 28,200 cigarette butts for three hours. On the Place de la Daurade, on the banks of the Garonne, volunteers in fluorescent orange and yellow vests scan the lawn as they slalom among the people of Toulouse who have come to relax in the sun. They collect the cigarette butts … Read more
Last Wednesday, the members of the “Le Scalène” green cooking club welcomed Sandrine Jany, producer and processor of aromatic and medicinal plants (who can also be found on the markets of Rodez, Decazeville or Cransac), for a performance-demonstration highly appreciated by the fifteen or so members present. Pleasure syrups (mint, dandelion, verbena, acacia, etc.), herbal … Read more
the essential Many batches of Saint-Nectaire cheese, sold throughout France, have been recalled. These batches of cheese are likely to contain listeria monocytogenes. Be careful with your pieces of Saint-Nectaire AOP. On May 31, the Rappel Conso site, several batches of cheeses were recalled from stores. Marketed under the label “Saint Nectaire AOP farmer – … Read more
the essential The challenge “Let’s unite our steps”, created in support of the Alk + France lung cancer association, returns from June 9 to 21 for its second edition. Team registrations are open until June 8 at 12 p.m. “We would like to break the record of 123 teams that we had last year!”, Says … Read more
(ETX Daily Up) – Can Technology Help Athletes Win? If the importance of good equipment is no longer to be demonstrated, particularly at the professional level, questions remain with regard to objects with (so-called) developed technology. The latest case? This famous patch worn by tennis player Novak Djokovic at Roland Garros. During his victory against … Read more
(AFP) – A treatment tested against early-stage breast cancer has been shown to reduce the risk of recurrence by 25%, according to the results of a large clinical trial published on Friday, representing hope for many patients. These preliminary results were unveiled at the largest annual conference of cancer specialists, hosted by the American Society … Read more
the essential Coming from traditional Chinese and Arabic medicine, cupping therapy is on the rise, especially among some high-level athletes. But what are we talking about? A few days ago, footballer Karim Benzema appeared on his Instagram account lying on his stomach, seven suction cups clutching his back. Before him, in 2016, swimming champion Michael … Read more