HAY fever sufferers across France are being warned of high levels of pollen, with the latest update from Le Réseau National de Surveillance Aérobiologique (RNSA) website showing record levels of birch tree pollen. Much of the RNSA map is covered in red, highlighting the birch tree pollen levels and warns... Read more →
France's autism problem – and its roots in psychoanalysis
By Richard Bates, University of Nottingham FRANCE has a problem with autism. The country’s highest administrative court estimates that there are 700,000 autistic people in France. However, only 75,000 are diagnosed. Autistic children have historically been diagnosed later in France than in neighbouring countries. They have often been excluded from... Read more →
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Flu at epidemic levels across many regions of France
THE number of people suffering from flu conditions is at epidemic levels across many regions of France. The latest report from health authorities, Santé Publique France, shows that eight regions of France are currently at epidemic levels of illness, while four are showing pre-epidemic results. More than 3,200 people ended... Read more →
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Glide across the basketball court and get fit with Basket Santé
DON'T get bounced around the basketball court, take it easy and get fit with Basket Santé being staged for the first time at the sports centre in Villefranche-du-Périgord. The basketball club in the village is holding its first session of Basket Santé aimed at older people to help boost their... Read more →
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Drones to take to the skies to tackle pine processionary caterpillars
I HAVE already noticed the distinctive 'candyfloss' nests of the pine processionary caterpillars high in the trees whilst driving around parts of the Dordogne. And now drones will take to the skies in Cannes in an attempt to measure and ultimately destroy the nests found in the city. The 20... Read more →
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France plans to go it alone and ban glyphosate herbicide
DESPITE glyphosate, the key ingredient in the world’s bestselling weedkiller, winning a new five-year lease in Europe, Emmanuel Macron says he plans to ban the herbicide in three years. A license for glyphosate has been granted by an EU appeal committee, meaning Monsanto's popular weedkiller, Roundup, will remain on shelves... Read more →
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Warning over increase in cases of gastroenteritis in France
A WARNING has been issued following a steep increase in the number of cases of gastroenteritis in France. Three areas in particular, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, the Grand Est and Pays de la Loire have seen levels of illness above recognised epidemic numbers. The Sentinelles de l'Inserm website, which records levels of... Read more →
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Apply for free skin cancer screenings during awareness week
IF you are a little worried about moles or lumps on your skin then you may be able to take advantage of an awareness campaign from the union representing dermatologists, SNDV. More than 2,500 skin specialists are offering up free consultations between 15 and 19 May, to help answer questions... Read more →
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Receive warnings of pollen levels in France
ALTHOUGH the spring sunshine is welcomed by many, it is not greeted as warmly by those people who suffer from hay fever. Le Réseau National de Surveillance Aérobiologique (RNSA) website is a useful stop for hay fever sufferers as there are guides and regular updates available. There are historical records... Read more →
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Campaign to tackle tiger mosquito starts in Dordogne
THE authorities in the Dordogne have launched a campaign of awareness and protection against the spread of the tiger mosquito, or moustique tigre. The mosquito can carry diseases such as chikungunya, dengue and Zika and was first spotted in the Dordogne in 2015. It is now a problem across many... Read more →
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