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Dry January, the month without alcohol: how to meet this challenge in January 2024?

After tobacco-free month, alcohol-free month! Where does this Dry January challenge come from, and how do you go about it? We tell you all about it.

Autumn fruit: chestnut or sweet chestnut, how to recognize edible fruit in the forest

On a walk in the forest, you're sure to find chestnuts and sweet chestnuts at the foot of the trees, just waiting to be picked up and cooked. But beware: chestnuts are poisonous and cannot be eaten! Here's how to recognize them.

Pink October 2023 at the Institut Curie: take part in the 10,000 pouches for Curie challenge

Once again this year, the Institut Curie is calling on our solidarity and creativity. For this year's edition of Pink October, the month of breast cancer awareness and screening, the Institut Curie is issuing a solidarity challenge: together, let's create 10,000 pink bags for Curie!

Jeen, the center dedicated to women's health and well-being, with consultations and workshops

Jeen is a brand-new health center dedicated exclusively to women, right in the heart of the 11th arrondissement. You'll find midwives, geynecologists, psychologists, physiotherapists and even wellness workshops!

World Wellness Day: our ideas for a relaxing weekend out

Taking care of yourself is important! That's why we're celebrating World Wellness Day on Saturday, June 10, 2023. To mark the occasion, we've put together a selection of activities and outings to pamper yourself.

Pollen allergy: red alert in Île-de-France for the month of April

Pollen allergy sufferers, be vigilant! According to the National Aerobiological Monitoring Network, the Ile-de-France region is on maximum alert for this month of April 2023, due to the various pollens in full bloom.

Monkeypox: 2,889 cases confirmed in France; everything about this new worrying virus

Monkeypox – known on the African continent – is very rare in Europe. Yet, health authorities have reported a sudden rise in cases, including 2,889 confirmed in France. How is this new virus transmitted? Here is more about it.

Villa M in Paris: a unique concept space dedicated to the medicine of tomorrow

Opening at the end of 2021 in the 15th arrondissement of Paris, Villa M brings together 8,000 square meters of space for innovation, work, care and catering, all dedicated to the medicine of tomorrow and all its players. We tell you more about this unique concept space designed by and for healthcare professionals.

aïA, the wellness center to take care of your body and mind

Feel like taking care of you? The two aïA wellness centers in Paris 16th arrondissement are here to help you feel good in your body and mind, thanks to a very complete treatment process.

Flurona: what is this double flu and Covid infection and should we be worried?

In Israel, a woman has caught the flu and Covid-19 at the same time! A mix of viruses called Flurona. Should we be scared of it? Here is more on the matter.

Covid: “We clearly are at the beginning of a fifth wave”, Olivier Véran claims

As the Covid-19-related health situation is deteriorating again in France, Olivier Véran considers the country is currently ‘at the beginning of a fifth wave”.

Covid, cold, flu: how to differentiate symptoms?

With the colder weather, winter illnesses are back in France. Tonsilitis, flu, cold and gastroenteritis are breaking out again. But how to differentiate these viruses from Covid-19? Keep reading to find out more.

Covid: the epidemic likely to peak in the coming days in France, Olivier Véran thinks

As France is faced with a new major surge in new Covid-19 cases, this Monday August 23, Olivier Véran said the epidemic is likely to peak in ICU "in a few days", detailing his statements made this past July 21 at the National Assembly about a "likely epidemic peak" at the end of summer.

Covid: a “major risk” if the 4th wave hits in August, Île-de-France regional health agency director warns

As the toll of new Covid-19 cases increases again in Île-de-France, Île-de-France regional health agency (ARS) director fears an early fourth wave, likely to hit from August. If so, then it will be a “major risk” for hospitals, Aurélien Rousseau told Journal du Dimanche.

Aequis: food revolution is underway!

Concept-store dedicate to health and wellness Aequis opened on November 9, 2016 on rue de Clichy (in Paris 9th arrondissement). Goal: changing bad food habits by promoting the benefits of healthy food, while fighting against damage caused by modern food.

Covid: ibuprofen does not worsen coronavirus cases, a British study found

At the beginning of the pandemic, doctors warned us against taking ibuprofen, suspected to exacerbate the risk of developing severe Covid-19. A recent British study shows this drug ends up not dangerous at all.

Covid: nasal self-test kit, how to use it properly? Recommendations

They are likely to be fought over in the coming days. Self-test kits are available in pharmacies starting this April 12, 2021 in France. Thanks to a swab put in one’s nose, this system enables a simple and quick self-test. But then, how to use it properly? The Health Minister has issued recommendations.

Covid: the French Medicines Agency releases latest data about vaccine side effects

As the vaccination campaign is expected to increase even more in France over the coming weeks, the ANSM – the National Medicines Agency – has unveiled the conclusions of their latest investigation on side effects noticed following Covid-19 vaccination. Keep reading to find out more.

AstraZeneca vaccine: three new cases of thrombosis, and two deaths reported in France

According to the Agence du Médicament – Medicines Agency (ANSM) – three new cases of thrombosis related to AstraZeneca vaccine, including two more deaths, have been reported between March 19 and 25 in France.

Covid: catching a cold to fight against coronavirus better?

According to a study led by searchers from the Glasgow university in Scotland, catching a cold is said to help one’s body fight Covid-19 easier.