In hot weather, water loss is more significant. The risk is dehydration. This risk is particularly acute among the elderly and young children : the elderly tend to forget to hydrate.
‘Haematuria’ is the medical term used to describe the presence of blood in the urine. Haematuria is a fairly common reason for consultation. Finding blood in your urine is something that frightens everyone. However, there are many causes and not...
Work-related stress significantly increases the risk of suffering from peripheral arterial disease, characterised by the progressive obstruction of the so-called peripheral arteries, in relation to the heart, particularly those in the legs...
The right diet and lifestyle can have a positive or negative impact on the immune system. Here are a few truths about how to keep your defence system in tip-top shape...
The kidneys play a vital role in the body. They neutralise harmful and toxic substances that enter the body through food or through the respiratory tract. Thanks to the kidneys, useful substances are separated from useless ones by filtering the...
« Cataracts are a treatable disease. People need to put their trust in conventional medicine, rather than continuing to go to traditional healers » Cataracts are associated with aging, and are the leading cause of reversible blindness worldwide...
Many people say that drinking water with food is not a good idea, as it makes the stomach “swell” and disturbs digestion.
For the good of both mother and child, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends breastfeeding for at least six months. Not an easy goal to achieve, but a legitimate one nonetheless. According to a British and Chinese team, breastfeeding confers
The school vacations have just begun. The Institut National d'Assurance Maladie (INAM) is reminding partner clinics and hospitals of the rules to ensure that pupils in the School AMU program can continue to receive medical treatment, even without cla
Poor hygiene has serious repercussions. Physically, it increases the risk of local infections, bed sores and chronic skin irritation. These problems can rapidly worsen, requiring extensive treatment. Psychologically, neglect of hygiene in the ...
Back pain is one of the most common ailments of our time. Worldwide statistics show that four out of five people will suffer from back pain at some point in their lives. This pain is located either in the back (dorsalgia) or in the lower back...
Snacking is a problem. As soon as you're not hungry, your body doesn't need food or energy. What we eat at that moment is a surplus that the body will gladly store. So, ultimately, regular snacking makes you fat.