Health
France experienced its deadliest heatwave-related mortality surge in more than two decades during the extreme temperatures that affected the country between June 17 and July 2, according to preliminary figures released by the national public health agency. Santé publique France reported 5,764......
Several batches of eggs sold in Lidl supermarkets across France have been recalled after authorities identified possible contamination with Salmonella Enteritidis, a bacteria responsible for salmonellosis, according to information published on the official Rappel Conso platform. The affected products......
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a major expansion of specialized healthcare services for children who have experienced abuse or neglect, pledging funding for seven new multidisciplinary care centers beginning in 2027. The initiative aims to strengthen long-term medical and psychological......
France has recorded 142 drowning deaths since June 19 as successive heatwaves continue to push more people toward rivers, lakes and beaches in search of relief from extreme temperatures, prompting renewed calls for stronger water safety awareness. Sports and Youth Minister Marina Ferrari said the latest......
France's healthcare system recorded another decline in inpatient hospital capacity in 2024, extending a trend that has persisted for more than two decades, even as authorities continue expanding day-care and home-based treatment services. According to newly consolidated figures released by Drees,......
A French lawmaker has introduced legislation aimed at making healthy food more affordable by requiring supermarkets to offer a permanent selection of nutritious products at cost price, responding to growing concerns over food affordability and public health. The proposal, submitted by Green Party MP......
A French consumer advocacy organisation has raised serious concerns about sunscreen products recently sold through major online marketplaces, warning that several items may fail to provide the level of sun protection advertised and, in some cases, contain prohibited or potentially harmful ingredients. According......
France's national health insurance system is urging the government to introduce a landmark tobacco control measure that would permanently prohibit cigarette sales to people born after 2009, arguing that the policy could help create the country's first "smoke-free generation." The proposal......
Cancer and cardiovascular diseases remained the leading causes of death in France in 2024, according to an annual public health report released by national research institutions, highlighting ongoing but uneven progress in reducing overall mortality. The study, compiled by experts from Santé......
As temperatures rise during heatwaves, health authorities increasingly warn against alcohol consumption, highlighting the serious risks created when alcohol and extreme heat are combined. Alcohol is often mistakenly perceived as refreshing in hot weather, especially during social gatherings or outdoor......
A new survey conducted in France has raised concerns about patient consent and the quality of care in gynecological and obstetric settings, with many respondents reporting experiences they considered inappropriate, painful, or insufficiently explained. The study, carried out by the association StopVOG,......
France will introduce new regulations limiting the duration of medical sick leave prescriptions starting from September 1, according to an official decree published in the government’s legal journal. Under the new rules, an initial sick leave prescription will be limited to a maximum of 31 days,......
A French footwear brand has developed sandals embedded with mosquito-repellent compounds, offering an alternative to traditional spray-based protection for the summer season. The product, launched by Marseille-based company Cacatoès under the name Mosquitoès, integrates the active ingredients......
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