Letters: HRT in France and osteoporosis Reader says pharmacists were surprised by this treatment as it is not standard here
Tiger mosquitoes: dengue fever cases identified in south-west France 15 people have been infected but none caught the disease locally, say health authorities
French state scientists want to help people live to 120 in good health Public research institute Ircan from Nice explains its innovative cell rejuvenation techniques
news Warning for all ages as whooping cough on rise in France The condition starts with cold-like symptoms before the coughing becomes more severe. It can be dangerous - even fatal - for infants and vulnerable people
Rare case of Lassa fever, transmitted by rats, reported in France The patient is a soldier who had recently returned from abroad. People who may be at risk through contact with him are being traced
French nurse’s translation tool helps give care in 101 languages 'Medical terms can be complicated, even when people speak our language well'
Dengue fever cases surge in France since start of year Public Health France has warned of an “unprecedented” situation
Strepsils, Olbas Oil, TCP: Find French equivalents to common remedies Moving to France means navigating pharmacies and hunting down alternatives to treat everyday ailments
What are key health risks people in France face in next five years? ‘All of these risks exist. We don't know when they will happen, but we know they will happen’, says new expert health report
The 7 ways France plans to improve end-of-life care Proposals include precise rules for the administration of assisted dying and palliative care
World first as heart stored for 12 hours before transplant in France The organ was flown across the Atlantic in a specially-adapted fridge
Why are more young people in France getting cancer? Cancer may grow faster and recur more in younger people, but this group is also better at spotting symptoms, one specialist says
Hope of breakthrough treatment for Parkinson’s from French team The world first ‘shows unequivocally’ that the disease can be slowed using a medicine related to obesity drug Ozempic, researchers say
Are US prescriptions accepted at French pharmacies? Pharmacists are obliged to accept EU and EEA prescriptions. We look at what happens with those from other countries French company develops 3D baby scans for blind parents-to-be French minister denies plans for income-linked healthcare France to introduce first ever blood test for bipolar disorder
MAP: Where tiger mosquitoes have spread to in France The invasive species is present in 72 departments France residents in better health than other countries, study shows €30 doctor fees, less drugs: how healthcare could change in France What aid or help groups exist in France to cope with a new disability? Why now is good time to stock up on hygiene products in France How does your local French hospital fare in official quality rankings?
Pollen allergies: most of France on highest alert Pollen from cypress, ash, hazel, alder, and mimosa is causing severe risk across most of the country
Smoking has long-term effect on immune system - new French research The study is the first of its kind and looks at the impact of smoking on the immune system in comparison to other factors such as BMI, sleep, illnesses, and exercise
French taxi driver helps nun who misses critical flight due to strike ‘She told me that it was a miracle,’ the taxi driver says, after he drove almost 600 km one way
Duck products recalled in France - but risk of botulism now ruled out The recall is still needed due to labelling or packaging anomalies and possible manufacturing defects, says the agriculture ministry
Plans to raise GP doctor fees to €30 a visit in France The fee change has been extended as an ‘olive branch’ to GPs after months of negotiations
Why is Bordeaux dropping in list of best places to live in France? A recent ranking found the city had dropped from 8th place in 2020 to 27th place in 2024
Cancer deaths rising among under 65s in France, says specialist The number of cancer cases nationally has doubled since 1990, with women slightly more affected than men
Flu vaccination campaign extended due to rise in cases in France All indicators have been ‘rising sharply’ since mid-January and vaccination is ‘still essential’, the health authority has warned
First treatment for skin condition vitiligo to be available in France The treatment for the auto-immune pigmentation condition is to be released early in a bid to help high-priority patients
France looks to fine people who miss a doctor’s appointment New prime minister says people must pay for ‘no-shows’. The UK reviewed a similar measure last year but dropped it
Delivery of medicines by drone tested in south-west France The French-made drone test now shows the ‘potential for medical deliveries’ to people in isolated areas
Five tips to reduce cost of your top-up health insurance in France With premiums set to rise in 2024 it makes sense to shop around
Call for people with rare blood types to become donors in France Hundreds of thousands of people do not realise they have this blood and can help, say doctors
Map: South of France on highest alert for pollen allergies Eight departments are on red alert due to the unseasonably warm weather
Covid vaccine disturbs menstruation for some women, finds French study Health body claims risk of very heavy bleeding slightly increased in the three months following the first mRNA Covid vaccination
Medicines in France will cost patients more from spring The ‘franchise médicale’ is not reimbursed, and critics say it will penalise vulnerable people
Five cases of rare illness strike one street in north of France Alarmed residents say neurological disease ‘seems like a lot of coincidences’
Flu, Covid, bronchiolitis: latest update on viruses in France ‘Viruses remain at a high level’, said the public health authority. It advises people to get vaccinated and wear a mask although indicators show a drop in cases
What are characteristics of Covid variant JN1, now dominant in France? Experts say its mutations mean it can infect lung cells more easily but that it is also less contagious
Wastewater in sea blamed for oyster ban in France The industry has called for compensation after the suspension of sales, which will cost oyster farmers ‘millions of euros’, said a representative
Stranger helps save baby thanks to urgent first-aid app in France The man showed up in pyjamas and flip-flops to the house, where a baby was having a heart attack
Top-up health insurance firms confirm big price rises in France Contracts for individuals could rise by as much as 7%, and almost 10% for groups, a new report has found
‘No scar’: surgeon in France accused of just pretending to operate The doctor denies the claims and said the allegations had ‘ruined the end of his career’
Covid, flu, bronchiolitis: overloaded French hospitals on ‘plan blanc’ The plan allows hospitals to reorganise and cancel non-urgent operations, and redirect resources to cope with the ‘triple epidemic’
Flu now at epidemic level in France, south worst hit Health authorities are warning people to be ‘cautious’ as cases of flu rise sharply amid the festive season
‘Medicines to avoid in 2024’ list published by French medical review The 105 drugs are considered to be ‘more dangerous than useful’ but the majority are still widely available and used
Taxis on ‘drive slow’ protest in France over hospital transport change Drivers claim the new rule will lead to a ‘two-tier’ system, harm patients and threaten taxi drivers’ income
Rise in respiratory infections continues in France Three more regions are now at ‘pre-epidemic’ stage for flu and wastewater samples are showing a 24% rise in the presence of the Covid virus
Covid France: How testing now works as cases rise again The situation is particularly tense in Grand Est
Alert over low take up for flu vaccination in France ‘Hospitals and vulnerable people will pay the price’ of low take-up, the health minister has warned, as health indicators show three regions at ‘pre-epidemic’ stage
New rise in Covid cases in France: What do latest figures show? The most recent health bulletin shows cases are rising nationwide, although there is - as yet - ‘no signal of concern’
Covid in France: What are symptoms of the new variant Pirola? The new strain is ‘intrinsically more contagious’ than previous strains and more likely to spread in winter, experts say
Health alert in France over common cold medicines It is not worth ‘risking a stroke for a blocked nose’, the head of the medicines safety agency has said
Ticks carrying Crimean-Congo fever found in France for first time No human cases have yet been detected but health authorities warn that the virus could spread due to climate change. It is already in Spain
Franco-Swiss team claims major advance in Parkinson’s treatment The new electrode system has helped a paraplegic man to walk again
France approves new treatment against endometrial cancer The drug Jemperli has been authorised in France before being approved in Europe. This cancer affects around 10,000 women nationwide every year
Shortages of 4,000 medicines in France; what risk for this winter? Drugs affected include antibiotics and some painkillers
1,347 cases of dengue fever registered in France since May 1 Most came from overseas but the number of native cases is rising sharply too, the French health authority has warned
First case of native dengue fever from tiger mosquito in Paris area This is the first time that a native case has been confirmed so far north
Doctors’ strike in France: ‘Why €25 per appointment is not enough’ The strike comes amid wider national action also affecting travel and schools
Cat allergy vaccine trialled by Franco-Canadian scientists The vaccine could bring ‘hope to millions’ of sufferers, the researchers say
Anti-inflammatory drug recalled in France over dosage labelling error It means the drug may not be available in pharmacies until the end of October
Increase in tiger mosquitoes in France leads to more cases of dengue Why are there more mosquitoes, and what are the common symptoms of dengue to look out for?
France’s 2024 budget plans for healthcare: What could change for you? More prescription charges, pill-by-pill dispensing, and new rules on transport reimbursements are all proposed
Covid cases really are rising in France, says health minister The ‘most fragile’ in society must be protected and have a booster vaccination, he added. He also spoke about Long Covid, medicine shortages, and bedbugs
MAP: What are France’s high risk ‘Seveso’ sites and where are they? Why are the sites called ‘Seveso’ and which region has the most sites nationwide?
How does hospital and other medical transport work in France? Some costs can be partially – or fully – covered by social security, though in some cases you will need a prescription
Eligibility, flu jab: What to expect from France’s new Covid campaign The date for the autumn booster vaccinations has been brought forward as cases continue to rise
French presidents’ health records: promises, tradition and fact A doctor has been suspended over viewing President Macron’s Covid vaccine status in 2021. We look at who monitors and accesses a president’s health record
Hopes over French firm’s vaccine to treat lung cancer The new vaccine saw positive results in its stage three trial, and ‘brings great hope’ to patients, a leading expert has said
Covid-19 France: new data shows rise in cases, call for vigilance Health minister advises people to social distance and wear a mask in high-risk situation
Anti-mosquito spraying stopped by ecologists in southwest France Activists said that the insecticide could also kill bees and aquatic life, but insect experts say spraying is the only way to reduce the risk to human health
New Covid variant detected in France also, call to respect isolation An investigation to ‘document these first cases’ has now been launched, ahead of this autumn’s new vaccination campaign
Free health check-up for 45-50 year olds in France: how will it work? This will be the first age group to benefit from this new preventative initiative
Covid ‘rebound’ in France: Which areas, and are doctors worried? As cases of Covid and related hospital admissions are increasing due to the new variant Eris, we look at where cases are highest and if medics are concerned about an ‘epidemic reprisal’.
Two million people have long Covid in France, new figures show Although increasingly recognised as a genuine health condition, it can still take a long time to be diagnosed and receive the right care
What is France’s ‘franchise médicale’ fee and why might it go up soon? The charge could double in price, the French government has suggested
Black biting fly in Spain: Is it a problem in France? The fly can cause severe reactions in humans and can be dangerous for animals
First case of mosquito-spread virus identified in south-west France Around one in 150 people infected with the virus develop a serious, sometimes fatal, illness
France plans 100 medical buses to improve rural access to healthcare The buses have everything onboard needed to offer the same service as a typical doctor’s surgery