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Press releases - 07.02.2013
‘Diet’ drinks associated with increased risk of Type II diabetes
Françoise Clavel-Chapelon, (Director of Research at INSERM-University of Paris-Sud 11, at the Institut Gustave Roussy), and Guy Fagherazzi were interested in a connection between the consumption of ‘diet’ or ‘light’ soft drinks and the risk of Type II diabetes. The analysis performed on 66,188 women in the E3N cohort confirms a link between sweet soft drinks and type II diabetes and reveals for the first time in France that, contrary to received wisdom, there is a higher risk of diabetes from so-called ‘diet’ or ‘light’ drinks than from ‘normal’ sweetened soft drinks.
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News in brief - 06.02.2013
A mother’s exposure to atmospheric pollution results in a risk of her baby having low birth weight
© AdobeStock An international study coordinated by Professor Tracey Woodruff of the University of San Francisco reveals that mothers exposed to atmospheric pollution due to particles in suspension in the air (vehicle emissions, city central heating systems and coal-burning power stations) presented with a higher risk of bearing babies with a low birth weight. This […]
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What's on? - 06.02.2013
Reducing risks among drug users
In order to limit the health risks associated with the use of drugs, certain countries have set up supervised injection centres where drug addicts can inject under the supervision of qualified personnel. In 2010, the French General Health Administration asked Inserm to perform a collective report on the theme of Reducing the risks in drug […]
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What's on? - 05.02.2013
17th national suicide prevention days
For the 16th National Suicide Prevention Days, if you want to find out more about suicide-related mortality in France, Inserm’s researchers can answer your questions. [break]Photo:
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What's on? - 04.02.2013
Maternal mortality, infant mortality, what are the figures?
Following a foetal death in utero last weekend, the Inserm Press Department has provided figures about maternal, infant and in utero mortality. The 2010 nationwide perinatal survey , set up notably by Inserm and the DGS, gives a description of the state of health of the children, the health care given and the characteristics of the […]
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What's on? - 01.02.2013
World Cancer Day
At the time of the first World Cancer Day in 2008, there were 7.6 million cases of cancer in the world. Now it has become one of the major causes of death the world over (WHO). Each year, this World Cancer Day, organised by the International Union Against Cancer (UICC) is dedicated to prevention, detection […]
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News in brief - 31.01.2013
Food quality and recurrent episodes of depression
Depression is a common multifactorial condition in which the appearance of symptoms is often linked to patients’ lifestyle. Of these factors, nutrition appears to play a significant role. Studies performed in a collaborative project between INSERM researchers in Montpellier and at University College London suggest than an improvement in the quality of nutrition is associated […]
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Press releases - 31.01.2013
Where does the energy come from that is needed as a carrier in neuron extensions?
The movement of molecules in the neuron extensions known as axons is a process that is vital for the survival of cells and the smooth operation of the nervous system. It is performed by vesicles that travel fast thanks to the energy-hungry molecular engines. At the “Signalling, neurobiology and cancer” Laboratory (Institut Curie/CNRS/Inserm) at the Institut Curie, the team headed by Frédéric Saudou , INSERM Director of Research, has shown that the vesicles have their own energy production system needed for travelling and do not depend on the mitochondria that are the main source of cell energy.
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Press releases - 30.01.2013
First results of survey into relations between Inserm researchers and patient associations
In conjunction with the Senate Commission for Social Affairs, Inserm has organised the 6th meeting between national research representatives and patient associations, to be held on Thursday, 31 January 2013. More than twenty researchers and association representatives will provide first-hand accounts and develop dialogue with the senators in front of more than 250 participants. During this event, the results of a large survey conducted on some 600 researchers from Inserm laboratories will be published to shed light on relations with patient associations.
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Press releases - 29.01.2013
La Fondation Bettencourt Schueller apporte un soutien de 1 675 000 € à la recherche biomédicale française
Françoise Bettencourt Meyers, Présidente de la Fondation Bettencourt Schueller, remettra, mardi 29 janvier à l’Institut de France, en présence d’éminents représentants de la communauté scientifique française, les Prix de la 13ème édition des Coups d’Elan pour la Recherche Française.