Tag: Health and medicine
the bedbug enters the political debate
Bedbugs are entering the political debate in France. After suspicions of the presence of these insects in public transport, the minister in charge of the sector, Clément Beaune, receives the…
the beneficial effects of physical activity in prevention and when fighting cancer
Every week, Dr Jean-Marc Sène, sports doctor, presents his sports column in Priorité Santé. Today, he explains to us how daily physical activity helps reduce the risk of developing many…
“Seeing the WHO endorse the results of the R21 malaria vaccine makes us proud”
The World Health Organization gave the green light on Monday October 2 for the use of a second vaccine against malaria, R21/Matrix-M, which is nearly 77% effective. Three African countries…
health authorities launch new vaccination campaign
As a precautionary measure, health authorities have brought forward the fall vaccination campaign against Covid-19 by two weeks, while the country is experiencing an upsurge in new cases of coronavirus…
WHO gives green light to second malaria vaccine for children
The World Health Organization authorizes a second vaccine against malaria, intended for children. R21-Matrix-M is now validated by the WHO. A decision which opens the door to greater distribution of…
these hereditary genes that increase the risk of developing breast cancer
It is called Pink October: this month is, in many countries, dedicated to raising awareness of breast cancer, the most common cancer in the world. In France, there are nearly…
a vaginal ring, a new prevention tool against HIV
Women will benefit from a new HIV prevention tool. This is a vaginal ring that delivers antiretroviral medication. This device may be preferred to other prevention treatments which consist of…
The fight against a sedentary lifestyle, a health issue of the 21st century in France
In his work Let’s move!, manifesto for more active lifestylesformer MP Régis Juanico (Génération.s) warns of the risks of a sedentary lifestyle and the absence of sports practice on the…
parade for abortion rights, threatened by presidential favorite Milei
Is Argentina about to reverse the right to abortion? In any case, this is what Javier Milei, the favorite for the presidential election of October 22, wants. Thursday, September 28,…
the number of abortions at the highest level in 30 years
Voluntary terminations of pregnancies (abortions) are at their highest level in France for 30 years: 234,300 abortions for the year 2022, according to the latest study by the Department of…