a study points to more risky professions

A study published in the journal Occupational & Environmental Medicine links this type of cancer to the work environment. The risk factors for ovarian cancer are age, genetic predisposition, long exposure to estrogen and hormone treatment during menopause, or tobacco consumption. A recent Canadian study makes the link between this cancer and certain specific work … Read more

The obligation to vaccinate “legitimate” caregivers under conditions, according to the National Ethics Committee

The National Consultative Ethics Committee favors the “recommendation” of the vaccination of caregivers outside the context of a crisis. On Tuesday July 11, the National Consultative Ethics Committee (CCNE) estimated that thevaccination obligation of caregivers maybe “legit” in the event of a health crisis potentially jeopardizing the healthcare system. In fact, CCNE favors only the … Read more

lagging behind in France

The weekly epidemiological bulletin of Public Health France points to a big delay in reaching the European rate of 70%. This July 11, two studies published by Public Health France (SpF) point to a low participation in France of breast and colorectal cancer screenings. Faced with the most common and deadliest cancer for French women, … Read more

six foods to prevent them

We know that the heart can be protected with physical activity, but also through diet. A study proves it once again. A Canadian study based on international data shows that the introduction of six essential foods into the daily diet can reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. The researchers analyzed health data from … Read more

“Find the shrink that suits you, the first time”, this start-up improves care

the essential Finding the right psychologist the first time is the mission that the start-up EANQA, which recently won an award at the E-Health universities, sets out to carry out. The service is free for patients. How to find the right psychologist, adapted to your personality, your needs and your expectations, the first time? “It’s … Read more

14-month-old baby dies in ER with gastroenteritis, parents blame hospital

the essential Seven years after the death of a 14-month-old child at the Fontainebleau hospital in Seine-et-Marne following gastroenteritis, the parents give themselves up and hope for a trial. The hospital was charged with manslaughter. The drama took place in 2016 at the Fontainebleau hospital in Seine-et-Marne: little Amandine, only 14 months old, was admitted … Read more

INFO THE DEPECHE. Toulouse on track to welcome a new paracetamol production plant

the essential Toulouse could accommodate a new factory capable of producing 3,000 tonnes of paracetamol per year in order to relocate production to France. The State and local authorities are supporting the project carried out by a company from Saint-Orens. According to our information, the construction of a paracetamol production plant is planned on the … Read more

Unlike obesity, being overweight does not increase the risk of excess mortality

An American study suggests that people who are overweight but below the obesity threshold live slightly longer than other categories. Tuesday, in the review PLOS Onethe results of an American study have been published which suggest that being overweight is not particularly bad for your health. Researchers from the Rutgers Institute for Health, in New … Read more