11+ hour, 23+ min ago  (301+ words) The Futura Team represents the pulse of Futura’s editorial department, bringing together a collective expertise dedicated to the dissemination of scientific knowledge. Rather than the work of a single author, every article published under this signature is the result of…...

18+ hour, 50+ min ago  (308+ words) We already knew it was bad for our health. But we did not truly realize the effects it could have on aging. According to scientists, this sugary drink accelerates the “breakdown” of our bodies. So what is it? It is…...

19+ hour, 12+ min ago  (282+ words) In France, high blood pressure affects more than one-third of the population, or nearly 15 million people, according to figures from the Foundation for Medical Research. Fortunately, there are ways to help control it, particularly through diet, according to the specialized…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago  (322+ words) To draw these conclusions, the scientists analyzed medical records from more than 73,000 British volunteers, averaging 56 years of age. Each participant wore an accelerometer for an entire week—a wrist-worn device (think Fitbit, but for science) that precisely measures the intensity…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago  (220+ words) Around 10% of people experience tinnitus—those pesky buzzing or whistling sounds only they can hear, coming from nowhere in particular. While the demand for a cure runs high, medicine hasn’t cracked the code just yet. At this point, the most…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago  (422+ words) One cup of raw blueberries provides about 96 calories, 22 grams of carbohydrates, including 14 grams of sugars, 4 grams of fiber, as well as vitamins C and K. When you eat them daily, it is mainly these fibers, sugars, and compounds such as polyphenols…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago  (346+ words) Arthritis stands as the most common joint disease in France, predominantly impacting women over the age of 40. It’s a disabling condition, marked by pain, swelling, and joint stiffness—hardly the kind of guest you look forward to hosting. But when…...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago  (360+ words) Of the approximately 3,500 mosquito species identified worldwide, only about a hundred actually bite humans. Even more striking: just five species account for about 95% of all human infections. Biologist Hilary Ranson from the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine highlights that these…...

4+ day, 15+ hour ago  (500+ words) Worldwide, physical inactivity among adults rose from approximately 23% in 2000 to 31% in 2022, according to the World Health Organization. In Canada, objective accelerometer data from Statistics Canada shows that only 46% of adults currently meet recommended activity levels. The numbers continue to slide....

4+ day, 19+ hour ago  (605+ words) Collagen—a word you’ll see on countless skincare bottles and supplement jars—has been a hot topic when it comes to skin aging. And for good reason: collagen is far from anecdotal, representing a real change in our diets over…...