An unmistakable sign that reveals a persons age is skin, and more specifically wrinkles. Throughout our lives, our skin evolves at the same time as us through the classic periods of the evolution of a human being. Childhood, puberty, menopause, but also the environment and the way we take care of it

Since the early 2000s, vaccines developed to fight ten major diseases have prevented the deaths of 37 million children in nearly 100 countries low- and middle-income, according to new modeling. By 2030, this estimate could double. Vaccination programs targeting primarily children in low- and middle

After a slow start, the vaccination campaign in France is following its course, as in many countries around the world. Here is a reminder of the actions to adopt or not to adopt before and after receiving the injection. The things to avoid when you have to get vaccinated All over the world, governm

While several countries are at risk of vaccine shortages and some laboratories have abandoned research, the Johnson &Johnson (J&J) vaccine could do well. Officials promise good efficacy from the first dose and simplicity in terms of logistics. The results of its phase III trial will be known shortly

A new study demonstrates how certain bacteria can adapt to long-term exposure to antibiotics by changing their shape. The work has been published in the journal Nature Physics . The problem of antibiotic resistance For several decades, antibiotics have saved millions of lives by fighting against ba

A nineteen-year-old British man is gradually recovering after being in a coma for more than ten months. He currently has no knowledge of the pandemic and its consequences. Nineteen-year-old Briton Joseph Flavill, a brain injury victim, had been in a coma since March 1, 2020 at Leicester Hospital, a

The United States has recorded 21 cases of anaphylactic shock out of a total of more than 1.8 million injections of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine performed between the 14th and the 23rd december. These allergic reactions are more common than those developed following injections of flu vaccines, but ar

British justice recently handed down an unprecedented verdict in the country. The final decision was in favor of a 9-year-old girl who died several years ago of a severe asthma attack. According to this unprecedented verdict in the country, air pollution also contributed to the death of the young gi

In the UK, Luke Williamson was in poor health during the first lockdown. After a suspected infection with the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, his family notably advised him to drink plenty of water. Only here, the person concerned followed this recommendation a little too literally to the point of risking d

A new vaccine has just taken a new step as a candidate for universal vaccination against tuberculosis. Currently in the test phase, it appears to be more effective than the only vaccine (BCG) currently available. TB update Tuberculosis is an infection caused by Kochs bacillus (Mycobacterium tubercu

A large study in over 52,000 people suggests that brown fat may help protect against many chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and hypertension. Details of this work are published in the journal Nature Medicine. White fat and brown fat We have more than one type of fat in our body. The main ty

Swiss researchers have developed a new technique for exploring the body using blood vessels. Based on an electronic device thinner than a simple hair, this method could be a source of hope for the treatment of brain tumors that are usually difficult to reach. Access the most remote ships Lucio Panc

According to a study, cancer cells are able to enter a dormant state to avoid destruction by chemotherapy. This could explain why some people respond poorly to these treatments, but also why some cancers seem to come back suddenly after several years. Cancers have different recurrence rates. We als

This month, China is to host a mission from the World Health Organization (WHO). Its objective is to conduct an investigation aimed at determining the origin of the coronavirus in connection with the current Covid-19 pandemic. At first, the Chinese authorities seemed to have slowed down the arrival

After the Covid-19 variants detected in the United Kingdom and South Africa, a third variant was reportedly detected in Japan in four individuals returning from a stay in Brazil. The Japanese Ministry of Health has just announced that it has isolated a new variant of the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 afte

Herd immunity against Covid-19 will not be reached this year, despite the distribution of the first vaccines, estimates the WHO. Meanwhile, the vaccination campaign continues in France. To date, more than 130,000 people have already received their first dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine, while the

When we are under stress, perspiration can be expressed in several parts of the body such as the hands, feet, face or armpits. Various situations can be the source, such as a job interview, passing an exam or even a romantic date. How can a simple emotion cause such a reaction? The neurovegetative

Across the Atlantic, a team of researchers reminds us that the effectiveness of the mask lies in its filtration capacity. However, when it is not replaced in time, this capacity decreases too much, at the same time increasing the risk of contamination. Avoid a drop in the masks filtration level Tod

Not long ago in Barcelona, ​​an encouraging experiment was carried out with several hundred people in a concert hall. Results ? No one was infected during the evening. However, officials had established a very strict health protocol as well as extensive public monitoring. 463 people in a theater Fo

We already knew that Covid-19 was able to stay in the body for another five days after death. However, another more recent study claims that this same virus continues to replicate in the body for up to 35 hours after death. Covid-19:Constant RNA levels In May 2020, forensic pathologists and patholo