More than half of people with sextoy use with their partners
Posted on September 10, 2008
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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, only 11% prefer to use their sextoy alone. Read more
The pharmacists are doing their advertising to the general public
Posted on September 10, 2008
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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. Read more
Eating melons to lower its voltage
Posted on September 9, 2008
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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. Read more
World Alzheimer’s Day: the emphasis on family
Posted on September 9, 2008
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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 among children in schools. Read more
A new study confirms the dangers of bisphenol A
Posted on September 9, 2008
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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 in recent months, damage the brain. A worrying, because this compound is particularly present in the bottles. Read more
Last winter, the seasonal flu epidemic was moderate
Posted on September 9, 2008
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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 and mild.” Read more
Family doctor: the French more and more disciplined
Posted on September 9, 2008
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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 doctor follow the course more care imposed by the reform of 1 January 2006. Read more
The farm life protect allergies
Posted on September 7, 2008
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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 in the European respiratory newspaper, they concluded that moving her pregnancy to the campaign would divide the risk of allergy by two. Read more
Drinking coffee in the fight against cancer of the cervix
Posted on September 7, 2008
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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 those who do drink occasionally. Read more
Health spending rose in 2007
Posted on September 7, 2008
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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 the largest share of these expenditures, with 163.8 billion euros. Read more