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At a glance
- One of the best-known French-language health websites, with articles on diseases, medicines, nutrition, pregnancy, psychology and wellbeing.
- Combines editorial content with explanations from doctors and a large discussion forum where readers share experiences.
- Regularly runs interviews with well-known French doctors; in our scan, for example, Frédéric Saldmann on why eating in a noisy setting makes us eat more.
- Also publishes accessible pieces on body signals, such as what your hands can reveal about your health.
- Useful for French-speaking readers looking for a simple first explanation, and for seeing which health topics are trending in France.
- We include it as a source for interviews and trends, not as a scientific reference.
Criticism and nuance
Quality varies a lot: alongside solid articles there are clickbait headlines, advertising and forum posts by lay people. Always check health claims against a reliable source or your doctor.