More than half of people with sextoy use with their partners
More than half of those who have purchased a sextoy during the last twelve months prefer to use with their partners, according to a study by the Sexyavenue.com site, with customers who have purchased a sextoy during the last twelve months. Contrary to popular belief, according to the 3,303 people who responded to the questionnaire, [...]
The pharmacists are doing their advertising to the general public
Tuesday, September 9, at a press conference, the College of Pharmacists has presented its campaign “The green cross, a sign that does not deceive.” Running until September 20, the campaign aims to reaffirm the role of pharmacists in public health. It is also an occasion to remind the French different missions pharmacists.
Eating melons to lower its voltage
Some nutritionists recommend that Americans eat melons and watermelons to avoid problems with hypertension. According to Lona Sandon, Southwestern Medical Center linked to the University of Texas, eating fruits and seasonal vegetables rich in potassium helps to lower blood pressure. The equivalent of two cups of watermelon provide approximately 10% of the log recommended potassium.
World Alzheimer’s Day: the emphasis on family
The day World Alzheimer’s disease will be held on September 21. This year, the association Alzheimer France has decided to conduct a campaign around the intergenerational link, families are the main supporters of the sick. This September 21 is also the starting point for a series of actions of awareness about the disease, carried out [...]
A new study confirms the dangers of bisphenol A
Bisphenol A, a chemical compound used in the manufacture of many products used in daily life, would have adverse effects on the brain, according to a U.S. study conducted by researchers at the School of Medicine at Yale University . Even at doses respecting the rules currently in force, this product, which is already debate [...]
Last winter, the seasonal flu epidemic was moderate
The Institute of Health Surveillance (INVS) published a review of the influenza epidemic in France last winter. 2.1 million people have consulted their doctor for his symptoms between January 7 and March 9, 2008. The epidemic has been smaller than expected, since 4 million cases were expected. The INVS characterizes as “a flu epidemic moderate [...]
Family doctor: the French more and more disciplined
In 2006, 28% of specialist consultations were carried out in direct access, “jumping” the stage of the treating physician. A figure down since amounted to 32% two years earlier, according to data from the Health Survey social protection made public by the Institute for Research and Documentation economy Health Organization (Irdes). Patients who choose a [...]
The farm life protect allergies
Children of women who have spent their pregnancies in the country suffer fewer colds and hay of eczema. A team of researchers New Zealand Massey University conducted a study comparing two groups of children born to mothers who have spent their pregnancy in the countryside or the city. In an article published in early September [...]
Drinking coffee in the fight against cancer of the cervix
A new one which should appeal to amateurs of coffee: a recent Japanese study has shown that three cups per day would protect cancer of the cervix. Led by scientists from the National Centre against cancer Tokyo, it reveals that women who drink at least three cups a day have 60% less risk compared to [...]
Health spending rose in 2007
According to the latest figures published by the Directorate of research, studies, the evaluation and statistics (Drees), health expenditure stood at 206.5 billion euros in 2007 in France. This figure corresponds to an increase in health spending in France, which amounted to 198.3 billion euros in 2006. The consumption of goods and medical treatment “represents [...]
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