A dengue outbreak is currently affecting western and southern Réunion. Following an unusual circulation of the virus during the 2017 southern hemisphere winter, the number of dengue...

In France, approximately 15,000 people die each year from cancer attributable to alcohol consumption. The "Alcohol and Cancer" chapter of the 2015 Cancer Barometer examines alcohol...

Summary Nationwide, in week 27 (July 2–8, 2018), mortality remained within the usual range of fluctuation, both across all ages and within the various age groups. These...

Summary In Week 28 (July 9–15), total activity at SOS Médecins clinics decreased among children (-5.7%, or -1,025 visits) and increased among adults (+4.5%, or +1,749 visits). ...

Summary In Week 28 (July 9–15), emergency department visits decreased by 9.5% among children (a decrease of 8,650 visits) and remained stable among adults. Hospitalizations...

Between 2012 and 2016, the number of new diagnoses of Chlamydia and gonorrhea infections increased, according to the results of the LaboIST1 survey published today by Santé publique...

Since 1996, public authorities have conducted annual sun safety campaigns. Today, while the main safety guidelines are well known, they are not always followed, and misconceptions...

Whether natural (sunlight) or artificial (tanning beds and lamps), ultraviolet rays have both health benefits and harmful effects. What do the French know about and do regarding...

Summary In week 27 (July 2–8), emergency department visits declined among children aged 2–14 for the second consecutive week (-4%, or 2,953 fewer visits), increased among those aged...

Summary At the national level, in week 26 (June 25 to July 1), there was a slight upward trend in the number of deaths across all age groups, which remains within the usual range of...