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Cancers: the exhibition that plays down the disease at the Cité des Sciences

enings and the place of patients in the care pathway. Contrary to popular belief, we are all concerned: the most common cancers in men are prostate, lung and colon, while in women it is Breast cancer followed by colon and lung. The exhibition also highlights the advances in cancer research in ...

10
Oct
2022

Air Travel: 5 Tips to Feel Good

tion of aircraft, the cabin pressure during an airplane journey corresponds to that at an altitude of about 2500 meters. If you suffer from a heart, lung, or blood disease, you might have difficulty coping with the lower oxygen content. Consult your doctor before considering travel. If you are tak ...

05
Aug
2008

Are UV tanning booths carcinogenic?

and enthusiasts of this instant tanning increase. This is why the number of skin cancers related to artificial UV is higher compared to the number of lung cancers related to tobacco, all in the same geographical areas. Europe: Champion of Artificial UV Tanning beds attract 1 in 2 people in Europe an ...

04
Feb
2014

Health check-up: what are the medical appointments to plan?

diometry at the ENT to check your hearing, a cardiovascular check-up at the cardiologist, a PSA blood test to screen for Prostate cancer in men, or a lung x-ray if you are a smoker. Organized cancer screenings Finally, depending on your age and situation, don't forget to participate in organized ...

06
Jan
2022

The Luxembourg Garden: 5 things to know about this must-see Parisian park.

ation as it offers a multitude of activities. Visitors can play tennis, bridge, and chess or simply sit on a chair to soak up the sun and enjoy this green lung in the heart of the capital! The garden also offers cultural programming as photos are regularly exhibited on its exterior fences and its m ...

27
Mar
2023

Sport: what causes a side stitch?

n your breathing to fully exhale all the carbon dioxide. Attention: if your side pain does not go away when you take a break, it could be a heart or lung problem. In this case, you should seek immediate medical attention. Also consult if your side stitches are very frequent, prevent you from catchi ...

06
July
2023

Bronchiolitis: soon a vaccine for babies and seniors.

ious virus that can have serious consequences for the health of young children and the elderly. In its most severe forms, it can cause pneumonia and lung complications that are responsible for thousands of deaths and hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations worldwide. It is estimated that this vir ...

24
July
2023

Covid-19 vaccination: in what cases should one get vaccinated?

e form, namely: • individuals aged 65 and older, even if they are in good health. • individuals with comorbidities such as diabetes, obesity, heart, lung, liver or kidney problems, cancer, and complicated high blood pressure. • immunocompromised individuals. • pregnant women. • individual ...

26
Sep
2023

Pomegranate: 5 Incredible Health Benefits of This Fruit

ncer prevention. The various polyphenols found in this fruit have demonstrated an ability to inhibit the growth of cancer cells in the breast, colon, lung, skin, and prostate. This positive effect has even been measured in established cancers. Consuming this fruit can notably slow down the progress ...

25
Jan
2024

Unusual Ljubljana: 5 Things to Do in the Slovenian Capital

Ljubljana was named the European Green Capital in 2016 and boasts a green space larger than New York's Central Park? Moreover, the size of this green lung is larger than that of the city center itself… 5- Visit the Railway Museum. For travelers who love trains and the history of rail transport, as ...

06
Mar
2024

Retirement home in Corbeil-Essonnes: 5 things to do with an elderly person

rst of the 5 things to do there with an elderly person is to take a walk in Robinson Park. With its 8 hectares of greenery, this park is a true green lung in the heart of the urban space. This verdant haven, highly prized by families, is ideal for a peaceful stroll along well-maintained paths in a t ...

12
Sep
2024