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Mpox or monkeypox: 5 misconceptions about this virus

to the World Health Organization. For now, mask-wearing only applies to people who have been infected with the monkeypox virus. In case of confirmed contamination by monkeypox, the patient must wear a surgical mask in the presence of others until recovery. Additionally, caregivers and all those re ...

26
Aug
2024

Mercury in canned tuna: 5 things to know about this health scandal

was with this shocking message posted on X that the association Bloom and the consumer protection organization Foodwatch alerted consumers about the contamination of canned tuna by mercury. This new health scandal, which broke out in the media at the end of October 2024, is the result of 18 months ...

04
Nov
2024

Prevention of bronchiolitis: adopt the right reflexes

y time you return from a public place where you may have come across people with a cold. 2- Regularly clean the objects he touches Still to avoid contamination through objects that the baby touches, another good reflex to adopt in prevention of bronchiolitis is to clean your baby's favorite obje ...

06
Dec
2021

Ticks: Risks and Prevention of Diseases

ticks that are barely visible to the naked eye, adults are easily seen on the skin. If you discover a tick, you should remove it quickly to limit the risk of contamination. You should grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible using tweezers or, better yet, a tick removal tool sold at pharmaci ...

27
Apr
2009

Food shopping: 5 advantages of online shopping in Paris

olutions such as home delivery or relay points. The second advantage of shopping online in Paris is to avoid the crowds and thus limit the risk of contamination. At a time when the health situation calls for the utmost caution, having your groceries delivered is a good way to avoid the crowds ...

17
Dec
2021

Tomato diseases: symptoms and solutions

fection at the beginning of the disease. If you notice that your tomatoes are beginning to be affected by this disease, the only action to prevent contamination of the rest of your crop is to cut out all affected parts, or even remove a diseased plant completely. Finally, note that fruits slig ...

02
June
2022

Monkeypox: should we be concerned?

does pass from animals to humans, it is usually through consumption of the meat of infected animals, such as the giant Gambian rat. Human-to-human contamination occurs through close contact: - direct or indirect contact with lesions (with contaminated linen, for example) - contact with ...

06
June
2022

Expired food: which ones can still be eaten?

goes for cans, which are long-life products. But be careful! You should not eat the contents if the can is bulging as this may be a sign of bacterial contamination. Sugar and honey have no shelf life and can be eaten without risk because they are both very stable foods. The same goes for salt, wh ...

25
Aug
2022

Why should you air your house even in winter?

o avoid pathogens such as viruses and molds Since the Covid-19 health crisis, we all know that opening windows is one of the barrier actions to limit contamination. This gesture, which may seem trivial, helps to renew the indoor air of the home and evacuate airborne pathogens, especially when the ...

23
Jan
2023

The Last of Us: 5 things to know about the HBO phenomenon

world ravaged by a fungus that colonizes humans and turns them into killer zombies. The Last of Us series begins in 2003, when the first cases of contamination appear, before skipping a 20-year time span. Two decades later, modern civilization is gone and the survivors are parked in quarantine z ...

26
Jan
2023

How to make homemade kombucha?

ing homemade kombucha requires impeccable hygiene as it is an unpasteurized drink. It is essential to use perfectly clean glass containers to avoid contamination. This fermented tea drink can be stored in a glass bottle with a screw cap, for about a week in the refrigerator once the bottle is ...

31
Jan
2023

Understanding Long Covid in 5 questions.

Authority of Health (HAS) speaks of prolonged symptoms following Covid-19 when the symptoms persist for more than 4 weeks after the presumed date of contamination. According to the WHO criteria, symptoms must persist for at least 12 weeks, cannot be explained by another cause, and have an impact o ...

03
Apr
2023

Air Conditioning: 5 Good Reasons to Set the AC to 26°C

em maintained by a professional every year. Only regular maintenance can reduce the risk of Legionnaires' disease... Do not underestimate the danger posed by contamination of the system and ambient air by these potentially deadly bacteria! 5- This setting makes you less dependent on air conditioning ...

02
Aug
2024

Science: Why You Should Stop Drinking Bottled Water

, phthalates, or bisphenol A. These endocrine disruptors contaminate the water when the bottles are stored for long periods or exposed to heat. This contamination by microplastics and bisphenol A (BPA) is another excellent reason to stop drinking bottled water. Although the amounts found in the wat ...

21
Oct
2024

Dental Hygiene: 5 Tips for Cleaning Your Toothbrush

edge of the sink, as these habits promote moisture and thus the development of microbes. Since this accessory is personal and a potential source of contamination, make sure not to let it come into contact with other family members' toothbrushes. 3- Change your toothbrush every three months It's ad ...

31
Oct
2024