Chlorpromazine, the pioneering antipsychotic drug, is gaining renewed attention at Paris Sainte-Anne Hospital. Early tests show promise, paving the way for a clinical trial in COVID-19 patients. The First Antipsychotic Medication Scientists worldwide are racing to find effective COVID-19 treatments.

World Health Organization (WHO) data indicates the Asian flu pandemic of 1956-1958 claimed 1 to 4 million lives globally. In France, recent claims suggest around 100,000 deaths, though no verified sources confirm this figure. The Late 1950s Pandemic With over 260,000 deaths recorded to date, COVID-1

Health and political authorities have issued conflicting guidance on mask-wearing amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Some recommend masks in specific scenarios, while others advocate for widespread use. Even scientists remain split, with competing studies fueling the debate. To Wear or Not to Wear? The Wor

A preliminary study from China identified SARS-CoV-2 in the semen of some men with active or recent COVID-19 infections. However, experts emphasize that sexual transmission remains highly unlikely. SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing COVID-19, has been detected in various body sites beyond the lungs, incl

As France eases COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, recent studies highlight notable health shifts: over half the population gained weight, while sexual activity declined markedly among adults. Lockdowns Toll on Weight Lockdown lifestyles contributed to weight gain for many French adults. An Ifop study

Leading British researchers analyzed over 7,000 SARS-CoV-2 genome sequences to trace the viruss early spread. Their findings suggest patient zero was likely infected between October 6 and December 11, 2019—making this the most comprehensive analysis to date. Refining the Timeline Officially, SARS-Co

Singapore pioneered smartphone-based COVID-19 contact tracing as part of its pandemic response. What started as a voluntary tool has now shifted to a mandatory system, leaving citizens with little choice. Europe Eyes Similar Contact-Tracing Apps France began its deconfinement on May 11, 2020, with p

Imagine dogs screening for COVID-19 infections faster than lab tests. A pioneering study at Frances National Veterinary School of Alfort is training canines to identify the viruss unique odor, with plans to deploy 100 dogs if successful. Dogs Trained to Detect COVID-19 in Patient Sweat This innovati

COVID-19 primarily spreads through respiratory droplets from talking, coughing, or sneezing. Japanese broadcaster NHK demonstrated this risk in a compelling experiment published on April 8, 2020. A Revealing Experiment in Japan Recommended safe distancing is typically 1-2 meters, but research sugges

Health authorities in Hong Kong are investigating a growing number of rat hepatitis E cases in humans, confirming animal-to-human transmission—but the exact pathway remains unclear. The issue surfaced in 2018 with a 56-year-old liver transplant patient showing unexplained liver dysfunction. Tests ru

Two frontline doctors from Wuhan Central Hospital emerged from COVID-19-induced comas with noticeably darker skin—a rare effect linked to liver dysfunction and iron buildup. Exposed on the front lines with potentially inadequate protection, cardiologist Dr. Yi Fan and urologist Dr. Hu Weifeng, both

Jean-François Berthoumieu, president of the Association Climatologique de la Moyenne Garonne (ACMG) and leader of the European research group ClimAlert, is investigating the potential connection between air humidity and COVID-19 spread. His findings could inform smarter strategies for future lockdow

As Americans ramp up cleaning efforts against COVID-19, poison control centers report a sharp rise in accidental exposures to disinfectants. Washington State confirmed the first U.S. COVID-19 case on January 19, 2020, caused by SARS-CoV-2. By April 23, the CDC had recorded 840,000 cases and 46,500 d

The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has issued a stark warning: COVID-19s economic fallout could double the number of people facing acute hunger, pushing 270 million toward famine. A Looming Hunger Pandemic Just weeks ago, the WHO, WTO, and FAO jointly alerted the world to potential global food shorta

In the three months leading up to April 2020, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates was referenced in roughly 1.2 million conspiracy theory posts worldwide, many tied to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a New York Times report citing Zignal Labs data. 1.2 Million Posts Targeting Bill Gates A New York T

Chaque jour confirme la complexité de la gestion de la pandémie dans de nombreux pays. En France, lAcadémie de Médecine préconise le port du masque pour tous. Aux États-Unis, les patients non assurés seront pris en charge, tandis que Donald Trump appelle à la reprise économique. Le masque obligatoir

Analysis of tissues from COVID-19 fatalities reveals the virus directly inflames blood vessels, potentially causing multi-organ failure and death. Initially viewed as a primarily respiratory illness—with the lungs as the main target—COVID-19 has increasingly been linked to fatalities from cardiovasc

In April 2020, Madagascars President Andry Rajoelina announced a locally developed remedy against COVID-19 from the IMRAs Albert Rakoto-Ratsimamanga laboratory. This treatment, featuring artemisia (mugwort), has sparked debate due to WHO recommendations against its use.A Remedy Rooted in Artemisia R

France Nature Environnement et neuf autres ONG alertent sur laggravation des risques environnementaux et sanitaires. Elles saisissent le Conseil dÉtat face à lassouplissement des distances de sécurité pour lépandage de pesticides près des habitations. Jusquen juin, lépandage de pesticides près des h

The Financial Times has reported disappointing results from a Chinese clinical trial of remdesivir against SARS-CoV-2. The study appeared briefly on the WHO website before being withdrawn.As countries like France plan deconfinement starting May 11 amid ongoing global SARS-CoV-2 circulation, effectiv