Four Colombian children survived 40 days in the Amazon jungle after their plane crashed. For many observers, this is a “miracle”. But how long can we really live without food? Their names are Lesly, Soleiny, Tien Noriel and Cristin, they are 13, 9, 5 and 1 years old respectively, and their survival is a “miracle”. … Read more
the essential The city of Lourdes opens registration for the senior trip to Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer in the Var this Thursday, June 15. The number of places is limited. On the strength of its success, the CCAS (Communal Center for Social Action) of the city of Lourdes is organizing, in partnership with the ANCV (National Association of … Read more
the essential Products based on HHC, a molecule derived from cannabis, will be banned in France from Tuesday June 13, the National Medicines Safety Agency has just announced. Products based on hexahydrocannabinol (HHC), a molecule derived from cannabis but currently on free sale in France, will be banned in France from Tuesday, the National Agency … Read more
(AFP) – There has been no progress over the past decade in reducing gender bias, “rooted” in societies despite women’s rights campaigns like MeToo, the UN said on Monday. Among both men and women, “social norms based on gender bias are widespread around the world: almost 90% of the population has at least one gender … Read more
(ETX Daily Up) – After morosil sweets, it’s berberine’s turn to be all the rage on social media. This natural substance would be, according to Internet users, an effective and fast way to lose weight. However, the substance is not without risk. Is berberine the miracle solution for losing weight quickly as summer approaches? The … Read more
the essential At 36, Dr. Oeng, a radiologist in the medical imaging department, does not at all regret his choice, both political and professional, to settle in France. Sandy Oeng does not go there by four paths. The 36-year-old radiologist from the medical imaging department of the Montauban hospital center chose to come to France … Read more
the essential In Montauban, seven of the twelve doctors in the medical imaging department of the hospital center have a diploma obtained outside the European Union. Their head of department and these practitioners testify to a great success. Reporting. How do you run a hospital when no French doctor wants to come and practice there? … Read more
Make a loud noise with each breath during sleep. Here is a simple and effective description of snoring. But why is this happening? What can be done to fix it? “Snoring occurs when the muscles of the back of the throat, soft palate, uvula and tongue relax during deep sleep”, explains the ameli.fr site of … Read more
A blood clot in a vein. This is how phlebitis is defined, a disorder characterized by dull pain in the calf or thigh, or a feeling of heaviness in the leg. A situation not to be overlooked as the complications can be dramatic. The venous network of the lower limbs comprises on the one hand … Read more
Israeli researchers are developing a natural repellent that can reduce bites by 80%. At the end of last April, the magazine PNAS Nexus published an article outlining the results of a study conducted by researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel. And it may well be that they have succeeded, even if tests must … Read more