Effectiveness of Methylphenidate Treatment and Speech Therapy in Relative Age ADHD – A Comprehensive...
In France, children in the same grade can have up to a 12-month age difference without repeating a year, which is a significant relative difference during the early years of schooling. For example, children...
Choléra Outbreak in Mayotte: Nearly 200 Cases Detected
The number of cholera cases in Mayotte is now approaching 200, according to a new update provided by the French health agency on Friday, following a global summit on vaccine production in Africa where...
Why Some People Seem Immune to COVID-19: New Insights Revealed
A study has finally revealed why some people seem to be immune to SARS-CoV-2, even without vaccination. These individuals have a specific immune response located in the nasopharyngeal mucosa that prevents the virus from...
Global Health Crisis: Deadly Pollution on a Planetary Scale
A recent study from the United States has revealed the devastating impact of air pollution on a global scale. In 2021, it caused 8.1 million deaths worldwide, according to an independent American research institute....
Elimination of Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission in Africa: A Major Challenge for UNAIDS
The African Media Network for Health and Environment Promotion (REMAPSEN) held its regular webinar on the Elimination of Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission on June 14th. It is important to note that the African continent has...
Body Roundness Index (BRI): A New Weight Indicator to Replace BMI? | TF1 INFO
Researchers suggest replacing BMI with the Body Roundness Index. This new indicator takes into account body shape, not just the ratio of height to weight, to better assess the risks associated with overweight. It...
Mosquito Box: Making Gardens Usable in Toulouse!
Last year, their mosquito box attracted nearly a thousand customers, which is ten times more than in 2022. Faced with the proliferation of tiger mosquitoes throughout France, professionals and individuals are looking for innovative...
Genetic Mutation in Icelanders Protects Mice Against Alzheimer’s – Study Findings and Implications
Mice injected with a protein containing a mutation found only in the Icelandic genome have shown resistance to Alzheimer's disease. This mutation reduces the production of proteins responsible for the disease and protects neuronal...
The Secret to Women’s Longer Lifespan Uncovered by Researchers
Eggs and sperm, these major elements in human reproduction, could provide an answer to women's longer lifespan. In 2019, the life expectancy of European women was estimated at 84 years compared to 78.5 years...
Hopeful Promise of an Antimalarial Drug for Treating Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Researchers at Fudan University in Shanghai have been testing artemisinin, a molecule derived from sweet wormwood, to combat polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). This hormonal disorder affects 10% of women and is the leading cause...