With spring here and summer just around the corner, it’s time to get back outdoors and enjoy the warmer and sunnier weather. But as we embrace the coming season, another season quietly returns with it: tick season.
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Seasonal allergies, often called hay fever, are a common condition that affects lots of people each year. Medically known as allergic rhinitis, they occur when the immune system overreacts to airborne allergens such as pollen from trees and grasses. Symptoms can range from mildly annoying to significantly disruptive, especially during peak allergy seasons in spring and autumn.
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Observed in March, International HPV Awareness Day shines a spotlight on the human papillomavirus (HPV) and the cancers it can cause, while also emphasising that many of these cancers are preventable.
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Flu cases have been particularly high this winter season, and experts warn that the peak may not yet have been reached. This rise in infections highlights the importance of taking preventive measures to protect yourself and those around you.
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The holiday season is often a whirlwind of activities: gift shopping, meal planning, back-to-back invitations, partying... A festive marathon that, while being heartwarming, can also exhaust the body and mind. Between stress, fatigue, and indulgences, our balance can waver without us even realising it.
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Although the region is rich in outdoor activities year-round, we’re fortunate that with the first snowfall, winter sports are ushered into the mix —from skiing and snowboarding to Nordic skiing, ice skating and snowshoeing. These activities are an excellent way to stay active and appreciate the impressive mountain scenery, but they also carry certain risks that can easily be underestimated.
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Movember is almost here — and it’s more than just moustaches.
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers among men[1], especially those over the age of 50[2]. Early detection through regular screenings can significantly improve outcomes, which is why awareness and proactive health checks are so important.
Encompassed in the campaign is also the awareness of testicular cancer. Testicular cancer is less common than prostate cancer, but it primarily affects younger men[3]. Self-checks and regular screenings can help to detect the cancer early.
For more information on the cancer awareness campaign this November with the Medical Service, please visit their website: Cancer awareness and prevention | HSE unit at CERN
Throughout the month of November, the “Month Without Tobacco” initiative provides you with the tools and support needed to succeed in stopping smoking. Please click on the title for more information.
Mushroom picking is one of autumn’s pleasures… provided you know what you’re doing! If in doubt, never pick an unknown mushroom — some of the 3,000 species recorded in France can be toxic or even deadly. Click on the title for more information.
Flu is a contagious virus that can cause anything from mild illness to serious complications, especially in high-risk groups like young children, older adults, pregnant people, and those with underlying health issues or weakened immune systems. Please click on the title for more information.