Key Points Leptospirosis A seasonal epidemic is currently underway at a very high level. February saw a record number of reported cases. Dengue Increase in the number of dengue cases...

Research conducted over the past fifty years has confirmed the role of sleep as a restorative and regulatory process. During sleep, the immune system is strengthened, the skin...

No sandwiches for lunch while skiing, and the chance to sleep in the morning after an exhausting day during a summer camp: in Lyon, a nonprofit organization is putting prevention on the...

This article is a commentary on the following report: Franssen EAM, Lebret E, Staatsen BAM. Health Impact Assessment. Schiphol Airport. Overview of Results Until 1999. RIVM Report...

Objective: To investigate the links between life events and sleep disorders in the general population. Patients and methods: The 2005 Life Events and Health (EVS) survey conducted...

In France, in 2005, 18% of people aged 12–75 reported being dissatisfied with the quality of their sleep, and 46% said they had experienced sleep problems in the past eight days....

The first section of this "Further Reading" section provides a list of references on sleep. During our literature review, we identified a large number of books and guides intended for...

The Isère Departmental Association for Health and Social Education (ADESSI) carried out an initiative to empower a group of adolescents struggling academically to take charge of their...

For many people, sleep is seen as a personal and private matter, akin to the intimate aspects of the bedroom. Some might think that this issue is not a true public health priority but...

In Japan, naps are viewed favorably; they reflect the dedication citizens bring to their work and social lives. In France, napping remains taboo and is not widely accepted socially....