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Improve bee health by reducing contamination of the wax used in beekeeping

The foundation wax used in beekeeping to build the colony's cells in the hives contains numerous chemical contaminants, some of which – such as...

PFAS: results of the national measurement campaign for drinking water

The national campaign to measure emerging compounds in drinking water, carried out by ANSES from 2023 to 2025, focused on PFAS. Until now, the...

Avian influenza: human health risks and preventive measures

France has seen an increase in the number of outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in recent weeks, particularly along the...

Exposure to waves: new studies provide more insights into the risk of cancer

Today ANSES is publishing an update of its expert appraisal on the effects of radiofrequency waves, focusing on the risk of cancer. Since its...

Carbon monoxide poisoning: adopting the right practices can save lives

As winter approaches, bringing its share of bad weather, the risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning increases. This is linked to the use of...

Phytopharmacovigilance: marking 10 years of the only scheme of its kind in Europe

For the past 10 years, ANSES has been coordinating a scheme that monitors the adverse effects of plant protection products once they have been...

COPD: a respiratory disease with a proven link to multiple occupational exposure sources

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the main respiratory conditions worldwide. Still frequently under-diagnosed, it is often...

A new, enhanced and more representative version of the Ciqual table

The Ciqual table, which is the reference resource on the nutritional composition of foods in France, has just been updated. Laure Du Chaffaut and...

Antimicrobial resistance in animal health: 2024 review

To mark World Antibiotic Awareness Week, ANSES is publishing the annual results from the schemes it coordinates on the monitoring of veterinary...