A cough that won't go away, a constant cold and exasperating fatigue. One thing's for sure: the flu of 2026 spares no one, with long and painful after-effects.

In winter, the days get shorter, it gets darker earlier, and our bodies are more affected by these changes than we think.

What happened on New Year's Eve in Crans-Montana has once again put sparkling candles at the center of attention: little - seemingly harmless - firework sticks that brighten up cakes, desserts and even champagne flutes during parties and celebrations. But aside from the fire hazard, dramatically demonstrated by the Swiss incident, another, lesser-known risk lurks in these products.

As the household settles down and the lights go out, some minds are just beginning to race.