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
A binding estimate doctors from 70 euros
Posted on September 7, 2008
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For several months the possibility to define a minimum amount above which doctors would be obliged to submit a written offer to their patient is being considered. Friday, September 5, in an interview with Figaro, the Minister of Health, Roselyne Bachelot, announced that the minimum amount will be set at 70 euros. Questioned by Relaxnews, the Ministry of Health did not specify the date of publication of the measure in the Official Journal. Read more
Few consequences of purchasing power on romantic relationships
Posted on September 7, 2008
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According to nearly three-quarters of French (73%), the current problems of purchasing power would not affect their sex lives. In any case that reveals a study conducted by OpinionWay for Match.com and Metro, published Friday, September 5. The survey, conducted from testimonies of 400 couples, shows that the French consider that love is stronger than anything else. According to Ronan Chatelier, a sociologist and expert Match.com, “the interviewees do not balance the property of infinite love and material benefits as lower heating, the price of a barrel of oil,” inflation …”. Read more
The renewal of vaccine against seasonal influenza facility
Posted on September 4, 2008
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People aged over 65 and / or suffering from chronic disease (diabetes, heart failure, immune deficiency, asthma, chronic bronchitis) can now renew their vaccination against seasonal flu by a nurse, without need of medical prescription , According to a decree published in the Official Gazette Tuesday, September 2. Read more
The daily figure: TV in the bedroom of a teenager is 30 minutes less sleep
Posted on September 4, 2008
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Young people with a TV or a computer in their room sleeping 30 minutes less per night than other during the school year. They spend more time watching television, playing video games and surf the Internet. This reveals that a study by Israeli researchers at the University of Haifa and the Jezreel valley college, whose results are published on the website of the university., Haifa.ac.il.
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