Journal
Health and prevention advice
Clear articles, reviewed by our doctors, to understand and prevent. They do not replace a consultation: they help you prepare for one.
6 articles

Pink October: understanding breast cancer screening
Clinical examination, breast awareness and mammography: what screening involves, when to discuss it with your doctor, and why it is worth not putting off.

Your heart and blood pressure: why measuring matters
High blood pressure usually causes no symptoms at all. With World Heart Day on 29 September, here is how to measure it properly at home, and which everyday habits help your heart.

Diabetes: understanding HbA1c and the year’s check-ups
Ahead of World Diabetes Day on 14 November, a look at what glycated haemoglobin measures, the checks that go with diabetes through the year and the habits that help day to day.

Childhood asthma and the new school year
September brings colds, dusty classrooms and cooler mornings. Here is what is worth knowing so that a child with asthma can have a calm and active school year.

Eating well in pregnancy: the essentials, without excess
Pregnancy is not about eating for two but about eating better. Regular meals, food safety and the summer heat: a few simple pointers to help you through these nine months calmly.

Sun and skin: enjoying the Algerian summer safely
The sun is part of our summers, from the beach to the mountain paths. A few simple habits are enough to enjoy it while protecting your skin, at every age.