It will take generations to change the social dynamics rooted in male domination over women, which fuels acts of violence. Domestic violence, genital mutilation, prostitution, and...

How can we know what is good—or not good—for a hospitalized child if they cannot communicate with the healthcare team? Responding to a need identified in hospitals, the Sparadrap...

After being ravaged by war for fifteen years (1975–1990), Lebanon is struggling to establish healthcare infrastructure and, even more so, to promote health. In this difficult context,...

This article summarizes the scientifically validated evidence regarding the health benefits of physical activity, particularly in preventing the development of chronic diseases. At least...

A brief summary of the consensus conference on "Physical Activity for Preventive Purposes" held in Nancy on November 22, 2005. Experts recommend sixty minutes of physical...

In response to a large number of complaints from students about their sleep, the Paul-Painlevé vocational high school in Oyonnax, in the Ain department, decided to introduce stress...

Six thousand people have cystic fibrosis in France. Patient education can significantly improve these individuals’ quality of life. At the initiative of the association “Vaincre la...

The desire to have children, as well as the care and support provided during pregnancy, labor, and childbirth, have undergone profound changes over the past few decades. How is...

What if we were to once again give midwives a major role in childbirth? Sociologist Béatrice Jacques takes stock of this societal debate. Indeed, some professionals and families are...

To be heard, to discuss her fears as well as her birth plan: led by a midwife or, in some cases, a doctor, the early prenatal consultation (also known as the "4th-month pregnancy...