A global look at all aspects of modern health: prevention, treatment and research. The weekly programme, hosted by Mairead Dundas, airs Sundays at 11.45 am Paris time. Send your questions or comments to health@france24.com - we might use them on air.
The French might be renowned for their slim figures, but in reality, France is catching up with the United States. One in two adults is overweight and the situation in France now resembles that of the US twenty years ago. We weigh up efforts to beat globesity – a new term that describes the growing global health problem.
With less than 100 days until the Olympics kick off in London, we take a look at the health consequences of some of the combat sports that will be featuring in the Games.
When does a "harmless" drink before dinner become a "harmful" addiction? This week we take a closer look at the curse of alcoholism and efforts to curb its impact.
Allergies come in all shapes and sizes. Some of us sneeze constantly in the presence of cats, others can’t stomach peanuts. This week we check out a new hayfever treatment, allergy-free peanuts and illegal, allergy-inducing henna.
This week we're at the 6th World Water Forum in Marseille to find out how leaders, decision-makers and volunteers are searching for solutions to ensure safe drinking water for everyone, the world over.
