A virus gaining ground The mosquito-borne Zika virus continues to spread around the world, and several geographical areas have been placed on level 2 surveillance by the Center for Disease Control. Indeed, most tropical areas have reported an upsurge in Zika cases: Puerto Rico, Mexico, Central America and South America including Brazil are under particular […]
Prevention alert: Zika Lire la suite
First of all, 95% of diets fail after 5 years. So it’s best to adopt good eating habits as soon as possible: A breakfast not to be sacrificed A variety of dishes Vegetables and fruit at every meal (at least 5 different ones a day, ideally 10!) Reasonable portions. It’s better not to have a
Avoiding overweight and obesity Lire la suite
Following the exceedance of the particulate pollution alert threshold in several French departments in March 2014, the authorities took a number of measures, including free public transport, speed limits for motorized vehicles and alternating traffic for the first time in Paris. This situation is also found in many cities around the world, such as Mexico
Air pollution and your health Lire la suite
Unless there is a compelling reason to do so, we recommend suspending all plans to travel to countries where cases of Ebola hemorrhagic fever have been confirmed (Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Nigeria). The Ebola virus is initially transmitted to humans from wild animals, particularly bats and monkeys. Handling or eating the meat of these infected
Ebola virus in West Africa Lire la suite
Learn how to protect yourself from the scourge of modern times! Every spring, it’s the same old story: watery eyes, sneezing, itching… It’s okay, you’re allergic to pollens of all kinds!More and more people are affected by this type of allergy, particularly in large cities where many trees with allergenic pollens have been planted in
Pollen allergies make a comeback with the warm weather Lire la suite
After a night of delirium, a fever of 40°C and dizziness, I began to think that I absolutely had to see a doctor. Obviously, that day was a Sunday. After several hours on the road in Arizona, I finally find an open hospital. As soon as I arrive, I fill in a few entry documents
Testimony of Nicolas, 26: Getting sick in the United States Lire la suite
