The Invisible Evils: The Repercussions of Work on Women’s Health

The Invisible Evils: The Repercussions of Work on Women’s Health

“The repercussions of work on women’s health are still largely unknown and minimized. » This is the finding of the new report of the Senate published Wednesday, June 28, produced by the delegation for women’s rights. Title “Health of women at work: invisible evils”, this 100-page document highlights the insufficient recognition of the professional risks … Read more

Powerful tornado hits south of Indianapolis, leaving one dead and one injured

Powerful tornado hits south of Indianapolis, leaving one dead and one injured

A powerful tornado has devastated several counties south of Indianapolis in the US state of Indiana, leaving at least one person dead and one injured, according to initial reports. The tornado, described as unprecedented by witnesses, struck the area near Greenwood, Indiana on Sunday. The extent of the damage is still unknown, but authorities have … Read more

Rationality in the Face of Controversies: Listening to the Voice of Scientists

Rationality in the Face of Controversies: Listening to the Voice of Scientists

“Be careful, the screens will cause the loss of your blond heads.” “Parents, you are too lax, be more authoritarian!”… The educational injunctions are more and more numerous, as are the articles, programs and books – often successful – by the new popes and popesses on the subject. Unfortunately, these self-proclaimed experts are proving to … Read more

“The Debate on Restricting Electronic Cigarettes to Medical Prescriptions: Expert Opinions and Insights”

“The Debate on Restricting Electronic Cigarettes to Medical Prescriptions: Expert Opinions and Insights”

Electronic cigarettes are once again in the hot seat. More and more voices are being raised to demand a ban on “puffs”, these single-use products developed to target teenagers, with their Nutella, Milka or Red Bull flavors. The Minister of Health François Braun himself declared himself in favor of it this Wednesday, May 3 during … Read more

The Growing Threat of Tiger Mosquitoes in France and How to Fight Them

The Growing Threat of Tiger Mosquitoes in France and How to Fight Them

On the mosquito front, several news are coming to us and they are not good, but we have reason to hope. First of all, as a result of global warming, the tiger mosquito is spreading in France. It is the vector of three diseases: dengue fever, chikungunya, and also zika, which are logically likely to … Read more

Collective Advocates for Palliative Care and Against Assisted Suicide in France

Collective Advocates for Palliative Care and Against Assisted Suicide in France

“This evening, we invite passers-by, residents and travelers to ask themselves the right questions, while there is still time! », calls Arnould Casati, 44, Lyon spokesperson for the Soulager but not killing collective, a few hours before the meeting. Created in 2014, this movement brings together caregivers, people with disabilities, medical students and citizens committed … Read more

Anesthesiologist on Strike: Fighting for Fair Pay for Temporary Workers in Public Hospitals

Anesthesiologist on Strike: Fighting for Fair Pay for Temporary Workers in Public Hospitals

Don’t count on her to set foot in the hospital in April. From Monday 3, the date of entry into application of article 33 of the Rist law, Dr. Cécile Chopard will be on strike, for the first time in her life. Full practitioner for seven years, this anesthesiologist chose the interim ten years ago, … Read more

After More Than Five Decades of Captivity, An Orca Will Return to the Ocean in the United States.

After More Than Five Decades of Captivity, An Orca Will Return to the Ocean in the United States.

The Miami Seaquarium will lead a plan to release Lolita, a 56-year-old killer whale captured in the 1970s. Par Clara Hidalgo Posted on 01/04/2023 at 17:48 This content is not accessible. Lolita lives in an aquarium measuring 26 by 11 meters. A dangerously small space for the 6-meter-long animal. (Illustrative photo) Mike Blake / REUTERS … Read more

at the Épinay-sous-Sénart health center, “we preserve the health of patients”

at the Épinay-sous-Sénart health center, “we preserve the health of patients”

When Émilie Zard launched the creation of the Épinay-sous-Sénart (Essonne) health center in 2016, she knew that the lack of doctors was going to become “a disaster on the territory”. “60% of them were over 65, retirements had to be anticipated”, she notes, leaning against her desk, recalling that nearly 6 million French people have … Read more

contamination at its lowest despite the winter

contamination at its lowest despite the winter

Never has France experienced such a low level of contamination since the summer of 2020. According to the site Covid tracker, an average of 4,573 positive cases are tested per day, a drop of 25% in one week. At the same time a year ago, a new record was exceeded with more than 500,000 cases … Read more