Tag: cold
Common cold: too many unnecessary or even dangerous drug prescriptions
News Posted on 10/27/2020 2 min read In a report published on October 22, the National Academies of Medicine and Pharmacy issued recommendations on cold treatments, which are often ineffective…
Polar air in France, but it’s not a “cold wave”. Why ?
An early cold snap is currently affecting France. With the descent of a mass of polar air over the country, some media hastened to qualify this winter episode as “freezing…
5 misconceptions about the common cold
News Posted on 11/24/2021 4 min read Covid-19 is not the only disease circulating at the moment, the common cold is also very present around us. This infection of the…
Ranking of the 20 coldest cities in France
Langres, in Haute-Marne, holds the prize for the coldest town in France. Most of the cities in this Top 20 of the coldest cities on an annual average are, like…
Relieve pain with hot or cold?
Sprains, stiffness, contusion, edema … Both heat and cold have beneficial actions. But in which cases are they indicated and how to use them well? You will also be interested…
Animals: 7 strategies to survive the cold
While our pets can count on us to protect them from the cold, wildlife usually has to fend for itself. And each other’s strategies for surviving the lower temperatures are…
How to protect your dog from the cold?
Overall, dogs are better equipped to face the cold than their owners. But to improve their well-being in winter, there are a few tips. Especially for the most sensitive dogs.…
How to protect your cat from the cold?
Thanks to their fur, cats are generally better equipped to face the cold than their owners. However, overestimating your cat’s cold hardiness would be a mistake. Especially if it is…