In 2026, one of the clearest signs of persistent inequality inside the home is not always visible in household budgets or chore charts. It appears in doctors’ appointments, treatment schedules, vaccination reminders, specialist visits and the constant monitoring of relatives’ health needs.......
Heavy screen exposure in early childhood is drawing increasing scrutiny from doctors, researchers and educators across several countries. What was once treated as a question of parenting habits is now being examined as a public health issue with neurological, educational and social consequences. A growing......
A new awareness campaign in France aims to normalise discussion of colon cancer and encourage more people to take part in screening. Led by La Ligue contre le cancer, the initiative is part of the “Mars bleu” month dedicated to colorectal cancer prevention and uses a deliberately provocative......
Exposure to certain chemical contaminants through food consumption remains a public health concern in France, according to the country’s national health and food safety agency, Anses. In a newly released assessment, the agency warned that dietary exposure to substances such as cadmium, lead, methylmercury,......
Belgian health authorities said Tuesday that five infants in the Flemish region have tested positive for the bacterial toxin cereulide, the latest development in a multinational infant formula contamination crisis that has led to product recalls in more than 60 countries. The affected babies, only a......
French Health Minister Stéphanie Rist announced on Wednesday that lung cancer will now be included in a nationwide screening program, similar to existing initiatives for breast and colon cancer. The announcement coincided with World Cancer Day, highlighting France’s commitment to early detection......
The seasonal influenza outbreak is continuing to expand across all regions of France, according to the latest public health assessments. Health authorities report that the virus is affecting every age group, with a particularly strong increase among children under the age of 15. Although the outbreak......
The flu epidemic in France is approaching its peak, but vaccination remains effective and strongly recommended, Health Minister Stéphanie Rist said on Friday during a visit to a hospital in Lyon. According to the minister, the country is currently experiencing a high phase of the epidemic, though......
The global rise in breast cancer cases has amplified the urgency for innovative early detection methods. Among these breakthroughs, the "Smart Bra," a connected bra equipped with advanced technology, is emerging as a game-changer, combining comfort, accessibility, and precision in screening. A......
The consumption of antibiotics in France has seen a significant increase in 2024, placing the country second in Europe for antibiotic use. According to Santé Publique France, there was a rise of 5.4% in daily doses per 1,000 inhabitants, alongside a 4.8% increase in prescriptions. This alarming......
The Paris region has been affected by the annual bronchiolitis epidemic, according to Santé publique France. The disease primarily affects infants and, while usually mild, can lead to complications requiring hospitalization. During the week ending October 26, “syndromic......
Since 2023, several drugs — including antibiotics, fever reducers, corticosteroids, and asthma treatments — have been closely monitored by the French National Agency for Medicines and Health Products Safety (ANSM) as part of its winter plan. This winter, marked by flu syndromes, sore throats,......
The Moroccan Medicines and Health Products Agency (AMMPS) has rejected reports suggesting a nationwide shortage of over 600 chronic disease medications. In a detailed statement, the agency clarified that such claims are not supported by national data and that no significant disruptions to the healthcare......
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