Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the involuntary reflux of stomach contents into a baby’s oesophagus. Common in both babies and adults, it causes regurgitation. Although not serious, it can lead to oesophagitis. Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is common in newborns and infants under the age of one, but is not serious. Regurgitation occurs in almost … Read more
Dermatophytes, which cause mycosis, are ubiquitous filamentous fungi belonging to the genera Microsporum, Trichophyton and Epidermophyton. Well adapted to parasitic life, they have a strong affinity for keratin and cause various skin lesions in humans and animals known as dermatophytoses or dermatophyties. Dermatophytoses are the most common skin mycoses in humans. They cause superficial lesions … Read more
Anxiety is thought to play a role in memory by mobilising part of a person’s attentional resources. People suffering from anxiety have to process both relevant information and anxiety-related information, which requires greater attentional effort. As a result, anxious subjects perform less well when the tests contain a large amount of information. This is the … Read more
Evening primrose oil is extracted from the seeds of the evening primrose plant. It is rich in essential fatty acids, particularly gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), which is beneficial for skin health. In this article, we’ll discuss the benefits of evening primrose oil on the skin and how it can enhance your skincare routine. Evening primrose oil … Read more
A vaccine is usually specific to one disease but not to another (hepatitis B vaccine and tetanus vaccine). Vaccination consists of introducing a substance (germ, bacterium, virus) into the body with the aim of causing the production of antibodies to protect against the disease. The active substance of a vaccine is an antigen intended to … Read more
Fever is characterized by a marked increase in body temperature. It manifests itself in all warm-blooded living beings and in humans, this rise can go beyond 40 ° C. As the normal temperature of the human body oscillates between 36.5 ° C and 37.5 ° C, it is considered to be in the presence of … Read more
During weight loss, sagging skin is common. The deepest layer of the skin is made up of proteins, including collagen andelastin. Collagen, which accounts for 80% of our skin’s structure, provides firmness and strength. Elastin provideselasticity and helps the skin to stay taut. When we gain weight, the skin stretches over the areas that are … Read more
This article aims to question a worrying social phenomenon targeting adolescent girls and their relationship to weight loss diets or any other measure to lose weight. In Western societies, teenage girls are assaulted with images of girls with dreamy bodies. The cult of beauty as well as the frequent use of diets are all aspects … Read more
The patient and the healthcare professional face a new metabolic and endocrine balance after weight loss. This requires changing long-term management strategies. A weight loss of 5 to 10%, regardless of the method used to achieve it (physical activity, calorie restriction, pharmacological treatment), improves quality of life, biological markers and clinical parameters. The benefits of … Read more
Physical activity is defined as any body movement produced by the contraction of skeletal muscles. This contraction causes an increase in energy expenditure above the expenditure for rest. Energy expenditure is the energy cost associated with physical behavior. Reducing a sedentary lifestyle, along with promoting and monitoring regular physical activity, is a basic part of … Read more
Eating disorders (ADD) are increasingly common pathologies, especially among adolescents and young adults. The three main syndromic forms (anorexia nervosa, bulimia, overeating) concern in total nearly 10% of the population. There are more limited data on other atypical AITs, but the total prevalence of ATS can reach nearly 20% of the population. Anorexia nervosa: This … Read more
Food response to stress varies from person to person. These responses are modulated according to the type of stress. Note that low stress leads to more overeating (excessive food intake) and more intense stress leads to more hypophagia (excessive restriction of food). These reactions, however, remain very dependent on the individual. In stressful times, food … Read more