Olive oil is already recognized for its beneficial properties for the heart in the Mediterranean diet, but a new European study shows a benefit, rather surprising. Unlike products low in fat and rich in other types of natural fats, olive oil helps regulate satiety after meals, which may help prevent snacking. Researchers at the Technische Universität München (TUM) in Munich and the University of Vienna studied four different types of fats: lard, butter, canola and olive oil. Over a period of three months, the study participants consummated lightweight 500 grams of yogurt enriched with one of these three types of [...]
Pollen particles: air pollution among the priorities of the handles
(AFP) – Getting to know the effect of pollen on health, studying not only the quantity but also the nature of fine particles emitted by car exhausts: the National Health Security (handles) made Monday air pollution one of its priorities in 2013. “The particles, it is an already wide open, but the question is to go a little further to see if the nature of the particles can lead to health effects mixed” in terms of their composition, told the press Dominique Gombert, director of risk assessment ANSES. Fine particles emitted by diesel engines in particular, industry, agriculture or chimneys [...]
Cervical cancer: less than a third of adolescent girls vaccinated
Less than a third of French adolescents are vaccinated against cervical cancer of the uterus, the fourth most common cancer in women, usually caused by a sexually transmitted virus, HPV, according to a study published Tuesday. HPV vaccine that can protect against the human papillomavirus (HPV, or human papillomavirus English HPV) is not mandatory in France, but “recommended for all girls aged 14 years” before they are exposed to the virus, according to the Ministry of Health. Two vaccines are available, Gardasil (Merck) and Cervarix (GSK). According to a study on the coverage by experts from the Institute of Health [...]
The French sleep an average of 7:08 per weekday
Nearly two-thirds of the French (63%) sleep between 7 and 8 hours per day on weekdays, according to a survey conducted by the National Institute for OpinionWay sleep and alertness (INSV), released Tuesday, March 19. This sleep time is the average recommended by specialists. Realized within the framework of the 13th day of sleep (22 March), the survey reveals, however disturbing points. Nearly a third of respondents (30%) say and sleep between 2 and 6 hours per day during the week and they also have 12% pace this weekend. The sleep pattern is disrupted by the French nocturnal awakenings. Nearly [...]
Why should we not throw the drugs in the trash?
Even if your medications are expired, or if you do not ever need it, it is important not to throw them in your trash. Drugs are active substances which may have an adverse effect on the environment by polluting the land and water. It is also a way to avoid domestic accidents. Since 2007, pharmacists have a professional obligation to collect expired drugs or not they relate individuals. All health products are not to report to the pharmacist. It does not get syringes, thermometers, food supplements, veterinary products, dressings
Protect the vaginal flora
Our vaginal flora is the best protection against infection. It is composed mainly of bacillus Döderlein. If pathogens destroy these “good” bacteria, vulvo-vaginal flora is unbalanced, then it can cause vaginal infections (vaginosis, vaginitis or thrush). The causes of imbalance of flora Vulvovaginal are multiple: a defect or an excess of hygiene, estrogen deficiency (in menopause), excessive friction on the mucous membranes, the use of local corrosive chemicals or taking certain medications (antibiotics, steroids …). It is estimated that almost 100% of women will have an episode of thrush in his life, and that 5-8% of women have recurrent fungal [...]
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