Single-parent families face greater challenges than other families in balancing childcare with work. Single immigrant mothers are particularly fond of daycare centers and use them more...

A summary document for healthcare professionals that explains the scientific basis for the new dietary recommendations for adults and provides practical advice on discussing nutrition with patients.

As part of an agreement between the CNSA and the INPES, preliminary work was conducted in 2008–2009 with the aim of developing a qualitative research protocol on ways to improve the...

Training future teachers in psychosocial skills is a formidable challenge. They must, in fact, shift their "paradigm of thinking" and stop viewing biomedical scientific knowledge and...

To support someone in developing their psychosocial skills, the key is to accept them as a person and view them with kindness. By doing so, the professional helps foster the person’s...

How can we prepare communities to cope with health risks? This is the theme of this special feature, which provides an overview of current knowledge and practices, compiled by some...

People with disabilities are particularly vulnerable. Their health issues, whether or not related to their disability, result in a combination of medical conditions and vulnerabilities....

Any urban planning, industrial, or service-related project can have a harmful impact on the health of nearby residents. Health impact assessments are designed to prevent such harm

In Thiers, in the Puy-de-Dôme department, the Relais Santé team—comprising a nurse, a psychologist, and a social worker—provides counseling, support, and guidance to people in vulnerable...

In Chalon-sur-Saône, the municipal social services center and the city government have established a coalition of eighteen organizations to develop health education and AIDS prevention...