Tag: Tips/Prevention
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Sports d’hiver : profitez de la saison en toute sécurité
Bien que notre région offre de nombreuses activités de plein air tout au long de l’année, nous avons la chance qu’avec les premières chutes de neige, les sports d’hiver viennent compléter la palette d’activités — du ski et snowboard au ski de fond, patinage et raquettes. Ces activités sont un excellent moyen de rester actif…
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Movember – Prostate cancer awareness month – November 2025
Movember is almost here — and it’s more than just moustaches. Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers among men[1], especially those over the age of 50[2]. Early detection through regular screenings can significantly improve outcomes, which is why awareness and proactive health checks are so important. Encompassed in the campaign is also…
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Month Without Tobacco – November 2025
Throughout the month of November, the “Month Without Tobacco” initiative provides you with the tools and support needed to succeed in stopping smoking. In both France and Switzerland, you can sign up to a unique 30-day program with support from health professionals, daily advice, information and messages of encouragement. The initiative is 100% free of…
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Beware of the Risk of Poisoning
Mushroom picking is one of autumn’s pleasures… provided you know what you’re doing! If in doubt, never pick an unknown mushroom — some of the 3,000 species recorded in France can be toxic or even deadly. The peak of poisonings occurs in October, at the height of the picking season. Between July and December 2024,…
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month – October 2025
Breast Cancer Awareness Month – October 2025 October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month with the aim of promoting screening and prevention of the disease. Breast cancer affects both women and men with around 2.3 million new cases every year[1]. By increasing awareness about breast cancer, supporting those affected, and raising funds for research, the month-long…
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Move More, Eat Better campaign – 16th of September 2025
While staying active and eating well is important all year round, on the 16th of September you will be able to benefit from useful advice and tips about healthy lifestyles during a special campaign on the Meyrin site! Interactive information stands will be located at R1 and the Main Building from 10 am to 3…
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Heat Wave Warning 28/06/2025 – 03/07/2025
Heat Wave Warning 28/06/2025 – 03/07/2025 Rising temperatures and heat waves pose a serious risk to our health. Heat can cause fatigue, headaches and can also lead to dehydration or heat stroke. Simple actions can prevent these serious and harmful consequences to your health. For more information on how to adopt the right reflexes in…
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Resurge in measle cases
Growing concerns in the outbreak of measles in France and Switzerland as well as across the world as in 2025, the highest number of measles cases in over 25 years has been recorded[1]. This surge has raised alarms among health authorities and has been attributed to a decrease in vaccinations due to the Covid-19 pandemic[2].…
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Return of the ticks!
With spring here and summer just around the corner, it’s time to get back outdoors and enjoy the warmer weather and longer daylight hours. But as we embrace the coming season, another season quietly returns with it: tick season. These parasitic-mites can carry serious diseases such as Lyme disease and tick-borne encephalitis (TBE). Find out…
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Cardiovascular Health Campaign on 26-28 September 2023
In light of World Heart Day on 29 September, CERN’s Medical Service is organising a Cardiovascular Health Campaign on 26-28 September 2023 in collaboration with the CERN Fire & Rescue Service, CERN Clubs, HUG, NOVAE, and Save a life. The objective of this interactive campaign is to raise awareness of CVDs among the CERN community…