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Lait maternel
24/09/2024 —
Expert assessment

Breast milk: nutritional benefits and health issues

ANSES has carried out two specific expert appraisals on breast milk, to follow on from its study on dietary exposure of non-breastfed children under three years of age to chemical contaminants. The results show the importance of reducing exposure to chemical contaminants that accumulate in the environment and the body throughout life, and can then be found in breast milk. At the same time, ANSES confirms the beneficial effects of consuming breast milk, which may reduce the risk of overweight or certain diseases in children.
Enquête Albane
16/09/2024 —
News

Population health: Santé Publique France and ANSES launch the first phase of the Albane survey

On 16 September 2024, Santé Publique France and ANSES launched the first phase of the Albane survey, a continuous assessment of the health and chemical exposure of the French population, designed to improve our understanding of their links with food and the environment.
Piqûre par un moustique tigre
13/09/2024 —
Expert assessment

What are the risks and impacts of diseases transmitted by the tiger mosquito?

The tiger mosquito is now found in 78 départements of mainland France. Its presence increases the risk of an epidemic of dengue fever, chikungunya or Zika. In an expert appraisal published on 13 September 2024, ANSES concluded that there was a fairly high probability of such an epidemic occurring. This could have health, economic and social impacts, particularly on the healthcare and tourism sectors.
petit coléoptère des ruches
06/09/2024 —
Research

Genetic analyses shed light on the origin of the small hive beetle recently reported on Reunion Island

The small hive beetle is a parasite of honey bees. It was first detected on Reunion Island in July 2022. Genetic analyses conducted by ANSES's Sophia Antipolis Laboratory have revealed that the specimens that arrived on the island are similar to those found in China and the Philippines.
Collaboration « One Health » sur une bactérie multirésistante aux antibiotiques chez les chevaux
25/07/2024 —
Research

"One Health" collaboration on a bacterium with multiple resistance to antibiotics in horses

Scientists from ANSES, the Dynamicure joint research unit (Inserm/Universities of Caen and Rouen) and Caen University Hospital recently joined forces to study Klebsiella pneumoniae , a bacterium that is pathogenic to humans and horses. By analysing strains of K. pneumoniae collected from horses over a period of almost 30 years, they found a wide diversity of strains, some with increased antibiotic resistance
Compléments Alimentaires
17/07/2024 —
News

Risks of food supplements and fortified foods for athletes

Food supplements and foods fortified with proteins, amino acids or plant extracts are taken by athletes, both professional and amateur, to build muscle mass or reduce body fat. Following an initial alert issued in 2016, the Agency is once again warning athletes, coaches and healthcare professionals of the risks of consuming these products, both to the health of the athlete and in the event of a drug test.
oiseaux nécrophages
16/07/2024 —
News

Some veterinary medicines are toxic to raptors and scavengers

Birds of prey and other scavenging animals may accidentally be exposed to veterinary medicines when they eat the carcasses of animals that are not rendered and have therefore been left in the wild. Certain anti-inflammatories and barbiturates pose a particular risk. The French Agency for Veterinary Medicinal Products (ANMV) is calling on veterinarians and breeders to take all the necessary precautions when administering these drugs to animals liable to be consumed by scavengers after their death.
chenilles
15/07/2024 —
Expert assessment

Processionary caterpillars: which workers are most exposed?

The occupations most exposed to the stinging hairs of processionary caterpillars are lumberjacks, silviculturists, forestry operators and workers maintaining or developing green spaces. These are the findings of the CheniPRO workplace study conducted by ANSES in partnership with the Agricultural Mutual Insurance Scheme (MSA). It is essential that workers wear suitable protective equipment to prevent the risks of exposure.
01/07/2024 —
Inside ANSES

ANSES and the ANSM strengthen their partnership

On 12 June, ANSES and the ANSM signed a new framework agreement to reinforce their partnership across the entire field of human and veterinary medicinal products. This new agreement between the two health agencies also provides for cooperation to be extended to all possible synergies according to the "One Health" approach.

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