A team of researchers announces that they have been able to almost double the lifespan of fruit flies by combining three drugs already used in humans. A study that could lead to new approaches to treat age-related diseases. Life expectancy in France has risen from 25 years in 1740 to more than 80 y

Infant feeding studies typically focus on its health effects, but more and more researchers are highlighting the environmental cost of infant formula . While some moms cant breastfeed, others cant. And this choice cannot be judged. But maybe we should reinvest in breastfeeding support services? In

The epidemic of childhood obesity that has been at work for more than thirty years does not seem to be running out of steam, quite the contrary. According to official figures, the number of obese children is even increasing alarmingly. This would be the fault of the governments, whose efforts would

The Nobel Prize in Medicine has just been awarded to William Kaelin of Harvard University, Peter Ratcliffe of Oxford University and Gregg Semenza of Johns Hopkins University for their work on cell adaptation to oxygen availability. Medicine gets the ball rolling. Last year, the Nobel Prize was awar

Just recently, we mentioned a study advising European and North American adults not to change anything in their habits regarding their consumption of red meat. However, the tumultuous past of the principal researcher of this same study has resurfaced, so much so that the latter finds himself accused

The company Fundamental VR is behind a virtual reality application for surgeons. However, this device, which allows many practitioners to be trained, is gradually enriched with new procedures. What is the app? The idea of ​​Fundamental Surgery is quite simple. It is about combining various experien

According to a doctor of psychology, having fun on smartphones and social networks alone could make you addicted. Nothing new, except that we are talking about an addiction to dopamine, known to be a neurotransmitter responsible for the feeling of pleasure. Addicted to dopamine? According to his Li

We already knew that environmental pollution could have multi-generational negative effects on the reproductive, nervous and respiratory systems. A new study suggests an impact on the immune system. A new link established The negative effects of environmental pollution common over several generatio

The risk of death for owners of dogs who have suffered a stroke or heart attack seems to be much lower than those incurred by non-owners. Proof once again that our four-legged friends are truly capable of saving our lives. We know that simply having a dog has a positive effect on our cardiovascular

For several years now, the scientific community and the medical profession have been sounding the alarm. Indeed, and unlike our ancestors, most of us are accumulating a sleep debt that is detrimental to our health. It is therefore necessary to reverse the trend. But how to do it ? Very specific tech

More than two billion people suffer from vision problems worldwide, according to a new WHO report. Half of them could have been avoided or are still untreated. The first vision report published by the World Health Organization is distressing. We learn that more than 2.2 billion people – almost 1 in

A study provided a comprehensive overview of pesticide products used in the home. This also concerns the conditions of use of these products as well as user profiles. However, the results obtained by ANSES are rather worrying. A national study In a press release dated October 7, 2019, the National

With the Christmas holidays approaching, the question of gifts naturally arises. And yet, plastic toys should be avoided, for several reasons. This is mainly a health issue, with the presence of sometimes dangerous products in these objects. A presence of phthalates Everyone knows it:plastic is ubi

A recent study suggests that drivers are more likely to suffer a traffic accident if an obstacle appears at the same time… than a heartbeat. The probability of having a traffic accident often depends on our reaction time. Several factors can influence it. Drinking alcohol, answering the phone or te

New research suggests that maternal stress during pregnancy can affect fetal development. But in what ways? Pregnancy is often a happy period, of course, but it also involves profound physical and psychological transformations for the mother, sometimes sources of stress. But what are the impacts of

Recently in Canada, a test phase demonstrated the benefits of using drones to help people who have suffered a cardiac arrest. This is further proof that these machines can be useful in terms of health emergencies. Drones carrying defibrillators Theres no denying that drones are making progress in h

Cholesterol found in the bodies of five mummies suggests that our ancestors 4,000 years ago also suffered from heart disease. Study details are published in the American Heart Journal . Studies had previously revealed signs of atherosclerosis (plaques that build up in the arteries, blocking blood f

A British doctor has linked increased mental health and anxiety disorders in young people with screen time. According to him, the smartphone is a stress factor throughout the day. Chronic stress, beware danger Rangan Chatterjee is a high-profile British doctor known to appear regularly on BBC progr

Contrary to popular belief, orthodontic treatments are not exclusively reserved for children. Even in adulthood, it is possible to benefit from a correction device to realign the teeth or remedy any maxillary deformities. Indeed, apart from aesthetic considerations, dental malpositions can cause mus

Along with lower back pain, neck pain (or neck pain) is a frequent reason for medical consultation. And for good reason:many of us spend our days sitting in front of a screen, often in a bad position - all the more so since the increase in telecommuting. In addition to poor posture, osteoarthritis o