The opacity of the issues in science to Khan Academy that helps the world to understand mathematics

According to a survey presented by the Figaro, the French are mostly "favorable" to health research. But the mere assertion of such a question leaves no doubt about the response it will generate. More interesting is the "sense of opacity" and not understand the challenges of modern science which is clear from this survey for the National Ethics Advisory Committee.

Science, censorship, public space, common good: a complex node

Two stories that reflect on the question of science, secrecy and interests (general or private), so the power (or power to keep a secret, a fact, a discovery, a result).

In the first story, reported by the blog Independence of researchers, there is talk of a lawyer, Gisele Mor, representing families of patients, which was first convicted of "breach of confidentiality for commenting to the media forensic report on the deaths from vaccination against hepatitis B. "But two weeks ago, this judgment was overturned by the European Court of Human Rights.

The mobile phone makes egocentric

A new study led by researchers in psychology from the University of Maryland in the United States wanted examined the link between the "connectivity" via mobile phone or via Facebook on social behavior. To do this they recruited students for twenty years and have separated into three groups: one group was using either mobile phone or Facebook, the second group mostly used their mobile phone and the third group used primarily Facebook.

Is the Dunkan diet not safe?

In the short term, this type of diet poses little risk. In the long run, he is made the reproach of being too high in protein, salt, calcium, and too low in fiber. The Dukan diet, social phenomenon, it presents a risk to health if taken for long? This is what some experts believe. Holfordwatch.org gives an update on the criticisms that are made. Read also the reaction of Pierre Dukan.

The Dukan diet is a special form of low carbohydrate diets; high protein to be that also reduces fat and contains very few fruits and vegetables.

The GI diet for lovers of diversity

I want to eat anything without excluding certain foods, a question of depriving me of my little piece of chocolate after dinner. However I am ready to transform the base of my diet by choosing quality products, even spend more time in the kitchen. I would lose weight but I accept that ca take a little time. Beyond a slimming diet Express, I want to find me a diet to keep the line and I could take my whole life without feeling stress. What to do?

The Atkins diet for carnivores

My guilty pleasure

A good grilled steak. Or roast rare bathing in its juice. Or a good piece of salmon. No doubt: I am a carnivore. Meat and fish are an important part of my diet and I could not do without. However I am not fond of starchy and I could give up on pasta and rice pretty easily. I want to loseweight fairly quickly but I do not want to bother to count calories or measure portion sizes. A solution lies here..

Choose your correct diet plan

Yes, there are diets that work! Atkins diet, GI diet or diet volume, which is for you? Holfordwatch.org gives you the keys to make the right choice.

Lose weight and stay slim, who do not dream? Good news: there are effective systems you can take daily to find and maintain your ideal weight while remaining healthy. We have identified three: the GI diet, the Atkins diet type and diet volume. More than dieting, diets that you can use all your life.

Eating out to lose weight faster

Dining out while dieting may seem like a bad idea. However, this could facilitate weight loss. Who has never dreamed? Lose weight by eating at the restaurant without missing. To know how far it was possible, American researchers have decided to submit a group of women to study very specific: they had to follow their traditional diet but also had to go to a restaurant at least 3 times a week. A frequency that outshines any woman on a diet!

A glass of water to lose two pounds

Drink water or diet drinks can cause weight loss

Indeed, researchers have shown that the simple act of drinking only water or diet drinks could afford to lose weight. American researchers followed more than 300 overweight and obese people aged approximately 39 years in a study entitled "Study of healthy choices daily and thorough" .. Overweight people were divided into three groups: one group was instructed to change all her drinks of water, the other took the directive to change all our beverages by diet drinks with sweeteners and the last group has just received information to make better food choices everyday.

Starchy foods Vs Liver

Bread, cereals, potatoes with high glycemic index and we fatten fatten our liver. 30 to 50% of Americans are having this problem. Starchy foods (bread, cereals, and potatoes by extension which is high glycemic index) are causing an epidemic of "fatty liver" or steatohepatitis, a disease manifested by infiltration of the liver by fat.

Sugar - the real problem

The problems of fructose

This article is factual, based on recent data showing that the United Nations for the first time in the history of mankind cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes pose a public health problem than that of Infection with 35 million deaths per year. They also stress that there are now 30% more obese than malnourished people in the world.

Sugars: the real risks

Hard times for carbohydrates. When three American researchers call for the taxation of simple sugars as well as cigarettes, because of their impact on health, science journalist Gary Taubes famous (New York Times, Science) publishes Fat - Why it grows, a book resounding in which he demonstrates that nutrition messages that encourage people to eat less fat, more carbohydrates, blew up the cases of obesity and diabetes.

Beware of glucose-fructose syrup for teens

The high consumption of fructose-glucose syrup predisposes to diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular problems among adolescents.

The glucose-fructose syrup is a sugar used in the industry including adverse effects in large quantities is increasingly documented. They would be due to the fructose molecule present. Fructose is a natural sugar found in fruits and honey but in small quantities. However, in sodas or candy the fructose can be very important.

Vitamin C improves the treatment of diabetes

Two doses of vitamin C a day improve the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is a disease that can have serious consequence. Characterized by hyperglycemia (high blood sugar in the blood), it is often accompanied by complications such as chronic inflammation and oxidative stress, ultimately causing other diseases (including cardiovascular problems).

Paleolithic diet Vs Mediterranean diet

The Paleolithic diet has already shown interest in the management of blood sugar, blood pressure, overweight. This new study shows that people eat less when dieting Paleolithic.

Study confirms that the Paleolithic diet is especially indicated in cardiovascular disease, diabetes and overweight.

Overweight and obesity: earlier identification and better manage

In France, 15% of adults and 3.5% of children are obese, 32% of adults and 14.5% of children are overweight, one in two adults and one in five children overweight. In children, if the situation is installed at puberty, the risk of remaining overweight or obese is high (between 20 and 50% before puberty and between 50 and 70% after puberty).