The family of famous actor Bruce Willis has just announced that he is ending his career due to a diagnosis of aphasia. It is a neurological disorder that affects language and speech. Symptoms depend on the severity of the disorder and the location of the lesion. What is aphasia? After appearing in

When scientists said they sequenced the human genome two decades ago, their announcement was a bit premature. While researchers did have access to the DNA sequence of most protein-coding genes, around 8% of this genome still remained unsequenced to this day. It is now done. However, these latter per

Numerous studies have already concerned children and adolescents conceived using medically assisted procreation techniques (MAP). However, none had so far taken any interest in the quality of life of these young adults today. Australian researchers recently tried to shed some light on this gray area

Some people are considered boring. This qualification is generally directly related to the daily practices of these individuals. However, the resulting psychological and social impact can have serious consequences. Scientists have thus looked into the notorious effects felt by the victims of this cr

The Save Soil Movement highlights the fact that today most people are quite familiar with the terms and concepts of climate change, carbon emissions, CO2, atmospheric pollution or water shortages. On the other hand, the general public has much less knowledge about soils. A majority of soils subject

Since the appearance of electronic cigarettes, the debate around the health risks of conventional cigarettes seems to be endless. A recent American study, however, points to a particular risk linked to the way of smoking e-cigarettes. How to consume e-cigarettes seems important For several years, s

Hard to believe and yet our kitchen sponges are more infested than our toilets. Indeed, billions of bacteria are present on this everyday utensil. A recent study tried to understand why sponges are so conducive to the development of these microbes. According to the researchers, the fault lies with t

The Federal Drug Administration (FDA), the American health regulatory authority, has just approved the first contact lenses capable of delivering anti-allergy drugs. One day, this type of approach could allow the treatment of cataracts and glaucoma. The spring period is conducive to hay fever. In p

Lubes make sex easier. This is even their main raison dêtre. On the other hand, a recent South African study underlines their potential harmfulness in terms of fertility. In addition, the researchers chose lubricants that precisely promise to promote the conception of a child. A hindrance to the pr

To overprotect children from nature would not be a very good thing for their development and their health. In reality, they should be left to get more dirty, despite the restrictive washing of clothes. Strengthening the immune system When children play outside or walk in the forest, parents tend to

Culture plays only a minimal role in the perceived pleasantness of odors. In reality, according to a study, human olfactory perception appears to be strongly constrained by universal principles. Among the smells proposed as part of this work, a perfume also seemed to make everyone agree or almost.

A team announces that it has identified a new type of cells evolving in human lungs. These cells appear to play a vital role in the proper functioning of the respiratory system. They could also inspire new treatments to combat the effects of certain smoking-related diseases. Human lungs differ sign

Study links childhood trauma to later development of multiple sclerosis. People who have suffered sexual violence are more likely to suffer from this disease in adulthood. In their article, published in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery &Psychiatry, the researchers try to explain this link. Adv

A preliminary study suggests that there is a link in children between daytime rest and learning to read. Children taking naps during the day would indeed be better able to match letters and sounds. A learning benefit When they enroll in school, childrens ability to read and write lies in their abil

Burnout or professional exhaustion syndrome is chronic professional stress, often linked to work overload. In a recent interview, an American neurologist explained what happens in the brain when this phenomenon occurs. A decrease in the gray matter of the prefrontal cortex Combining deep fatigue, d

A team found microplastics in most lung samples taken from living human patients. Some of these particles were also in the lower part of the lungs. This work will now help guide future studies on the impact of these microplastics on respiratory health. Defined as plastic particles between 1 μm and

Provide early support for people with Schizophrenia goes through the discovery of the first signs of this mental disorder. However, these signs can be spotted in the private sphere even before a doctor provides a complete diagnosis. The importance of early support Schizophrenia is a complex chroni

We have probably all experienced deja vu, the intense feeling of having already witnessed or experienced a present situation. But what is never-seen, this strange phenomenon often described as the opposite of deja-vu? What is deja vu? Deja vu affects nearly two-thirds of people at some point in the

Alcohol is one of the scourges of our society. It kills millions of people around the world each year. Also, an Australian addiction expert recently delivered a guide to reducing your own alcohol consumption. The first step is none other than knowing your level of dependence. Clues that dont mislea

Many foods and other beverages containing sweeteners are available on the market and millions of people consume them on a regular basis. However, a recent study affirms that the consumption of sweeteners is linked to an increased risk of cancer. A real public health issue Sweeteners are products th