Streptococcus pyogenes, or group A streptococcus (GAS), is a rare cause of nosocomial infection. In France in 2002, it was isolated in 0.3% of nosocomial bacteremias. The case fatality...

In October 2016, Santé publique France launched the first edition of the "Mois sans tabac" initiative, inspired by the British Stoptober campaign, with the primary goal of encouraging...

This issue of *La Santé en action* aims, based on scientific evidence, to place this major issue—which is critical not only for public health but also for the environment—at the top of...

What is nature? Although widely used in everyday language, the term has a more complex meaning than it appears at first glance, one that also depends on cultural systems of thought....

Nature is an essential environment for human societies. Water, air, food production, and medicinal resources sustain populations, and their well-being depends largely on the quality of...

In the Cree language, Miyupimaatiiiun means "to live well." For Canada’s Indigenous communities, whose elders have lived in harmony with ecosystems for hundreds of years, Mother Earth is...

In contemporary societies, the natural world is sometimes viewed as a source of direct harm: certain animals are venomous or toxic, and certain plants are allergenic. It is essential to...

Today’s lifestyle, disconnected from nature, contributes to many chronic diseases, particularly by weakening the immune system. Plant aromas help stimulate the body’s immune system. That...

The sensory and emotional experiences associated with regular interaction with the natural world have a positive effect on people’s mental well-being, helping to restore focus and reduce...

Is eco-anxiety the ailment of our time? Surveys show that it is affecting more and more people. The psychological impact of biodiversity loss is now the subject of research. Provided it...