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Contraceptive pill: what are the most common side effects?
Nearly sixty years after its introduction to the market, the contraceptive pill remains one of the most widely used methods of contraception in the…
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Colorectal cancer: a major public health issue in the face of alarming increases
Colorectal cancer, often called colon cancer or rectal cancer, is among the most common cancers…
The HAS recommends mandatory flu vaccination for healthcare workers.
The French National Authority for Health (HAS) recommends making seasonal flu vaccination mandatory for…
An ultra-powerful synthetic drug is gaining ground among French teenagers
French health authorities are raising the alarm about the increasing use of synthetic cannabinoids, marketed under various names such as…
An ultra-powerful synthetic drug is gaining ground among French teenagers
French health authorities are raising the alarm about the increasing use of synthetic cannabinoids, marketed under various names such as…
The resurgence of mosquito-borne diseases puts France under high alert
France is facing a resurgence of mosquito-borne diseases, a consequence of the long-term presence of…
Heatwave: Excess mortality has more than doubled in Île-de-France, according to Public Health France
The exceptional heatwave at the end of June caused a very high excess mortality in the Île-de-France region.
Paracetamol: the government is considering a price cut, manufacturers fear a halt to "made in France" production.
The government is considering reducing the price of paracetamol paid to manufacturers by 10 cents, a measure that…
The first locally acquired case of West Nile virus was detected in France in 2026.
Public Health France has announced the detection of the first locally acquired case of West Nile virus…
Dyslexia: an app soon to be reimbursed to support children aged 7 to 11
A new step has been taken in the management of dyslexia. The French National Authority for Health…
Perinatal mortality has reached an unprecedented level in France for over a decade.
Perinatal mortality continued to rise in France in 2024, reaching 11,2 deaths per 1,000 births…
More than half of French bathing sites are contaminated with PFAS
The NGO Surfrider reveals widespread pollution from persistent pollutants at 107 sites analyzed in France, both at sea and…
Mayotte: 85% of adults immunized against measles, an insufficient threshold
The EpiMay 2025 study reveals an encouraging immunization rate but below the national target of 95%.
Towards a tobacco ban for generations born after 2009
The national health insurance system is proposing to take a further step in the fight against smoking by banning the sale…
Pesticides: The Senate adopts a regulated reintroduction of banned substances
Senators adopted a controversial provision in the early hours of Tuesday morning allowing for the temporary reauthorization…
Nearly 1,000 additional deaths were recorded during the heatwave at the end of June.
Public Health France has published its first provisional assessment of the heatwave that struck France between…
Heatwave: 109 deaths recorded in Paris on Friday by the emergency medical services
Paris emergency services recorded 109 deaths on Friday, compared to the usual seven. The full health report is not yet available…
