Tag: dangers
Drought, fires, El Niño… Towards a summer of 2023 full of dangers?
Many climate warning lights are changing from orange to red, heralding a potentially even hotter summer of 2023 than that of 2022. According to the European meteorological service Copernicus, the…
Drought, fires, El Niño… Towards a 2O23 summer full of dangers?
Many climate indicators are changing from orange to red, announcing a summer 2023 potentially even hotter than that of 2022. According to the European meteorological service Copernicus, the average global…
What is a scintigraphy used for? Disadvantages and dangers
Scintigraphy is a medical imaging technique that uses radioactive substances to produce images. We can explore the lungs, the heart, the bones, the kidneys, the liver, the thyroid… Summary Definition:…
Melatonin: what is it, side effects, dangers
Melatonin is a natural hormone that helps you fall asleep and sleep well. It also exists as a dietary supplement (in pharmacies) for these same benefits. But be careful not…
Childhood herpes (gingivostomatitis): dangers, treatment
Childhood herpes or gingivostomatitis is the most common manifestation of primary herpes simplex virus infection. The mucous membrane of the mouth is very painful. It mainly affects 1-4 year olds.…
Electrostimulation: dangers, how does it work?
Transcutaneous electrical stimulation (TENS) electrically stimulates a muscle or nerve with the aim of relieving (chronic) pain. It is practiced by a physiotherapist. What is the benefit of electrostimulation? Summary…
Colloidal silver: what are its dangers of use?
Colloidal silver is a solution made up of silver ions and colloidal silver particles. Known to be a powerful antiseptic, it is often considered a natural alternative to antibiotics. We…
Hallucinogenic mushroom: names, effects, what are the dangers?
Even if the consumption of hallucinogenic mushrooms does not lead to real addiction, it involves serious risks to both physical and mental health. Summary There are more than 5000 species…
Pneumococcal vaccine: names, baby, adult, dangers
The vaccine against pneumococcal infections (names: Prevenar, Pneumovax) is compulsory for babies and recommended for certain immunocompromised adults. Age, recall, composition, side effects… Summary Vaccines against pneumococcal infections (which are…
Breast lipofilling: technique, price, dangers?
Breast lipofilling, also called fat transfer, is a cosmetic surgery technique that refines certain areas of the body by removing fat to reinject it into the chest and increase its…