The results of the INPES 2000 Health Barometer presented here show that people with asthma perceive their environment differently because of their condition: they are more concerned...

Raising consumer awareness about moderation by informing them of the risks of excessive consumption is the central theme of the most recent alcohol awareness campaigns. This marks a...

Lead poisoning is a two-sided scourge: a public health issue for some, a “slum disease” for others (such as Médecins du Monde); it clearly challenges health education professionals to...

Vaccinate infants, children, preteens, and high-risk population groups against hepatitis B. These are the recommendations of a group of French and international experts who recently...

A leading figure in feminism, an activist with Planning Familial, and a physician in the Department of Infectious and Tropical Diseases at the Montpellier University Hospital (CHU),...

Breaking down gender stereotypes is central to education and sex education in schools. A middle school in Claix (Isère) has made these sessions a regular part of the curriculum every...

A study was conducted on the associations between family status and levels of alcohol and tobacco consumption among the French population. The study covers the period from 1980 to 2002,...

The French recommendations on physical activity and reducing sedentary behavior were updated in February 2016 in a collective expert report and an advisory opinion issued by the French...

Physical activity slows down the aging process. For patients with cystic fibrosis, it improves their lung capacity and their ability to fight off lung infections. According to the WHO, a...

Professor Daniel Rivière coordinates the working group on "Physical and Sports Activities for Older Adults." In January 2014, he submitted his report to the government and put forward a...