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Electric bikes and health: the assistance mode makes all the difference

The rise of the electric-assist bicycle (EAB) has long been presented as good news for public health. But a recent Dutch study nuances this picture: depending on the mode chosen, the EAB can either bring you closer to WHO recommendations, or reduce your effort to the bare minimum.

  • Jun 05, 2026 09:50

Aphrodisiacs: between fantasies, risks and rare promises

Cocoa, oysters, rhinoceros horn, "miracle honeys" sold online... Aphrodisiacs fuel a persistent imagination, but science paints a much more nuanced picture, where ineffectiveness sometimes vies with danger.

  • Jun 04, 2026 09:30

Brain cancer: discovery of a new strategy to "nail" tumor cells in place

A team of researchers from the University of Cambridge has identified a potential new approach to combating glioblastoma, the most aggressive and common form of brain cancer.

  • Jun 03, 2026 07:39

High myopia: the real risks and modern medical solutions

High myopia is a condition that can increase the risk of eye complications such as retinal detachment, glaucoma and premature cataract.

  • Jun 02, 2026 14:10

When a playlist pushes back the wall of fatigue

At the gym, in the park or on the athletics track, headphones have become almost as indispensable as sneakers. It's not just a habit: research shows that music acts as a genuine adjuvant to effort, so much so that some specialists describe it as an "ergogenic" factor, capable of improving muscular performance without resorting to chemistry.

  • Jun 02, 2026 11:30

The doormat: the first step towards well-being and hygiene in the home

The doormat is more than just an aesthetic detail: it's an effective barrier against dust, allergens, bacteria and pollutants carried by shoes.

  • Jun 01, 2026 09:03

Notifications slow the brain: experiment reveals impact on concentration

Smartphone notifications interrupt the brain for 7 seconds: a study reveals how they diminish concentration and attention on a daily basis.

  • May 31, 2026 09:17

Banana fiber sanitary towels for homeless women: a project that restores dignity

Forced to use paper or scraps of cloth during their periods, many homeless women have no access to suitable protection.

  • May 30, 2026 15:11

Connected anti-stress patch measures your anxiety in real time

A connected, patch-like sensor promises to revolutionize stress diagnosis, including in children and frail patients. It measures heart rate, respiration and perspiration.

  • May 29, 2026 07:55

Hope for infantile cerebral palsy: how 34 children learned to walk thanks to electrodes

A study by the Santa Lucia IRCCS Foundation shows that the first autonomous steps can reorganize the nervous system in children with cerebral palsy.

  • May 28, 2026 15:19