‘We have never been so close’: Why France may soon legalise assisted dying Anne Raynaud, from the Association for the Right to Die in Dignity, says that France is behind other countries - but change may be coming
Only one in 10 people in France have ‘ideal’ cardiovascular health, says new report Cardiovascular disease is the second leading cause of death in France
French researchers champion benefit of exercise during pregnancy Two year study begins to find best techniques
news Flu intensifies in France, Covid-19 stable: the latest official figures All regions of the country are now affected by the epidemic
Hunt dogs die of suspected pseudorabies in south of France Up to 600 dogs are to be vaccinated against Aujeszky’s disease as a precautionary measure
How are patients affected by the new rise in doctors’ fees in France? The changes affect GP visits as well as specialist consultations
Flu spreads in France: Four regions at epidemic level All of the country is affected as the number of influenza cases rises
Interview: Cancer specialist Ines Vaz-Luis on changing attitudes in France The director of the Cancer Survivorship program at Gustave Roussy hospital, talks about her pioneering post-treatment care for breast cancer patients, and changing nature of 'survivorship'
French doctors repeat warning of stroke risk from common cold medicines Health authorities want to ban the sale of remedies containing a vasoconstrictor due to the increased risk of complications
Fact check: Does France offer world’s most generous health reimbursement? It comes after a government spokesperson made the claim this week
Strepsils, Olbas Oil, TCP: Find French equivalents to common remedies Moving to France means navigating pharmacies and hunting down alternatives to treat everyday ailments
When are doctor fees rising in France and will reimbursement be affected? There will be two waves of increases
How to get free STI testing in France The rate of sexually transmitted infections has been rising each year since the Covid-19 pandemic
Rising cost of French top-up insurance targeted by Senate report Mutuelles have far outpaced inflation, leaving over-65s particularly exposed
Thousands of boxes of blood circulation medicine recalled in France Traces of prescription chest pain medicine were found in faulty batch
Dengue fever in France - how widespread is it in summer 2024? Six ‘native’ cases have been detected in France in the past month, and health authorities expect more to follow
Alzheimer’s treatment used in US fails to convince EU authorities Leqembi not granted official recommendation as chance of ‘bleeding on the brain’ is too great, says European Medicines agency
Letters: HRT in France and osteoporosis Reader says pharmacists were surprised by this treatment as it is not standard here
Tiger mosquitoes: dengue fever cases identified in south-west France 15 people have been infected but none caught the disease locally, say health authorities
French state scientists want to help people live to 120 in good health Public research institute Ircan from Nice explains its innovative cell rejuvenation techniques
Warning for all ages as whooping cough on rise in France The condition starts with cold-like symptoms before the coughing becomes more severe. It can be dangerous - even fatal - for infants and vulnerable people
Rare case of Lassa fever, transmitted by rats, reported in France The patient is a soldier who had recently returned from abroad. People who may be at risk through contact with him are being traced
French nurse’s translation tool helps give care in 101 languages 'Medical terms can be complicated, even when people speak our language well'
Dengue fever cases surge in France since start of year Public Health France has warned of an “unprecedented†situation
What are key health risks people in France face in next five years? ‘All of these risks exist. We don't know when they will happen, but we know they will happen’, says new expert health report
The 7 ways France plans to improve end-of-life care Proposals include precise rules for the administration of assisted dying and palliative care
World first as heart stored for 12 hours before transplant in France The organ was flown across the Atlantic in a specially-adapted fridge
Why are more young people in France getting cancer? Cancer may grow faster and recur more in younger people, but this group is also better at spotting symptoms, one specialist says
Hope of breakthrough treatment for Parkinson’s from French team The world first ‘shows unequivocally’ that the disease can be slowed using a medicine related to obesity drug Ozempic, researchers say
Are US prescriptions accepted at French pharmacies? Pharmacists are obliged to accept EU and EEA prescriptions. We look at what happens with those from other countries
French company develops 3D baby scans for blind parents-to-be The method, nicknamed the ‘Braille ultrasound’. allows blind or partially-sighted parents-to-be to experience pregnancy in a ‘memorable and inclusive’ way
French minister denies plans for income-linked healthcare The economy minister said comments that well-off people would need to ‘contribute more’ had been misreported
France to introduce first ever blood test for bipolar disorder The test, from a French start-up, promises to reduce diagnosis time from around 10 years to a few weeks
MAP: Where tiger mosquitoes have spread to in France The invasive species is present in 72 departments
France residents in better health than other countries, study shows The report found that France has particularly improved on life expectancy since 1990
€30 doctor fees, less drugs: how healthcare could change in France Doctors to be paid more but in return asked to prescribe fewer treatments
What aid or help groups exist in France to cope with a new disability? Individual circumstances can dictate what aid may be available
Why now is good time to stock up on hygiene products in France Discounts of up to 80% are available at supermarkets including Carrefour, E.Leclerc, and Auchan
How does your local French hospital fare in official quality rankings? The certification authority considered factors including coordination of care, risk prevention and pain management
Pollen allergies: most of France on highest alert Pollen from cypress, ash, hazel, alder, and mimosa is causing severe risk across most of the country
Smoking has long-term effect on immune system - new French research The study is the first of its kind and looks at the impact of smoking on the immune system in comparison to other factors such as BMI, sleep, illnesses, and exercise
French taxi driver helps nun who misses critical flight due to strike ‘She told me that it was a miracle,’ the taxi driver says, after he drove almost 600 km one way
Duck products recalled in France - but risk of botulism now ruled out The recall is still needed due to labelling or packaging anomalies and possible manufacturing defects, says the agriculture ministry
Plans to raise GP doctor fees to €30 a visit in France The fee change has been extended as an ‘olive branch’ to GPs after months of negotiations
Why is Bordeaux dropping in list of best places to live in France? A recent ranking found the city had dropped from 8th place in 2020 to 27th place in 2024
Cancer deaths rising among under 65s in France, says specialist The number of cancer cases nationally has doubled since 1990, with women slightly more affected than men
Flu vaccination campaign extended due to rise in cases in France All indicators have been ‘rising sharply’ since mid-January and vaccination is ‘still essential’, the health authority has warned
First treatment for skin condition vitiligo to be available in France The treatment for the auto-immune pigmentation condition is to be released early in a bid to help high-priority patients
France looks to fine people who miss a doctor’s appointment New prime minister says people must pay for ‘no-shows’. The UK reviewed a similar measure last year but dropped it
Delivery of medicines by drone tested in south-west France The French-made drone test now shows the ‘potential for medical deliveries’ to people in isolated areas
Five tips to reduce cost of your top-up health insurance in France With premiums set to rise in 2024 it makes sense to shop around
Call for people with rare blood types to become donors in France Hundreds of thousands of people do not realise they have this blood and can help, say doctors
Map: South of France on highest alert for pollen allergies Eight departments are on red alert due to the unseasonably warm weather
Covid vaccine disturbs menstruation for some women, finds French study Health body claims risk of very heavy bleeding slightly increased in the three months following the first mRNA Covid vaccination
Medicines in France will cost patients more from spring The ‘franchise médicale’ is not reimbursed, and critics say it will penalise vulnerable people
Five cases of rare illness strike one street in north of France Alarmed residents say neurological disease ‘seems like a lot of coincidences’
Flu, Covid, bronchiolitis: latest update on viruses in France ‘Viruses remain at a high level’, said the public health authority. It advises people to get vaccinated and wear a mask although indicators show a drop in cases
What are characteristics of Covid variant JN1, now dominant in France? Experts say its mutations mean it can infect lung cells more easily but that it is also less contagious
Wastewater in sea blamed for oyster ban in France The industry has called for compensation after the suspension of sales, which will cost oyster farmers ‘millions of euros’, said a representative
Stranger helps save baby thanks to urgent first-aid app in France The man showed up in pyjamas and flip-flops to the house, where a baby was having a heart attack
Top-up health insurance firms confirm big price rises in France Contracts for individuals could rise by as much as 7%, and almost 10% for groups, a new report has found
‘No scar’: surgeon in France accused of just pretending to operate The doctor denies the claims and said the allegations had ‘ruined the end of his career’
Covid, flu, bronchiolitis: overloaded French hospitals on ‘plan blanc’ The plan allows hospitals to reorganise and cancel non-urgent operations, and redirect resources to cope with the ‘triple epidemic’
Flu now at epidemic level in France, south worst hit Health authorities are warning people to be ‘cautious’ as cases of flu rise sharply amid the festive season
‘Medicines to avoid in 2024’ list published by French medical review The 105 drugs are considered to be ‘more dangerous than useful’ but the majority are still widely available and used
Taxis on ‘drive slow’ protest in France over hospital transport change Drivers claim the new rule will lead to a ‘two-tier’ system, harm patients and threaten taxi drivers’ income
Rise in respiratory infections continues in France Three more regions are now at ‘pre-epidemic’ stage for flu and wastewater samples are showing a 24% rise in the presence of the Covid virus
Covid France: How testing now works as cases rise again The situation is particularly tense in Grand Est
Alert over low take up for flu vaccination in France ‘Hospitals and vulnerable people will pay the price’ of low take-up, the health minister has warned, as health indicators show three regions at ‘pre-epidemic’ stage
New rise in Covid cases in France: What do latest figures show? The most recent health bulletin shows cases are rising nationwide, although there is - as yet - ‘no signal of concern’
Covid in France: What are symptoms of the new variant Pirola? The new strain is ‘intrinsically more contagious’ than previous strains and more likely to spread in winter, experts say
Health alert in France over common cold medicines It is not worth ‘risking a stroke for a blocked nose’, the head of the medicines safety agency has said
Ticks carrying Crimean-Congo fever found in France for first time No human cases have yet been detected but health authorities warn that the virus could spread due to climate change. It is already in Spain
Franco-Swiss team claims major advance in Parkinson’s treatment The new electrode system has helped a paraplegic man to walk again
