Health in the light of science, at a glance
A supplement catches your eye, a study goes viral, an ad promises to make you "younger"? Genesora asks the questions you are asking: does it work, is it for me, is it dangerous, what should I do? Each article answers early, explains the level of evidence, cites its sources and is usually available in French, English and Dutch, with a Belgian and European perspective.
In short: some forty articles, five main themes, no miracle cure and no personal medical advice. To receive the next articles, sign up at the bottom of this page.
Prevention and check-ups
The habits that really change your health are often simple, and too often forgotten.
- Checking your blood pressure: why and how?: the right method at home and how to choose a monitor.
- Cold, flu or Covid: what's the difference? and Flu and Covid: should you get vaccinated this autumn?
What we eat
No demonising, no fads: what studies show, with European figures.
- Fats and cholesterol: what has really changed and Am I eating too much sugar?
- Natural GLP-1: Ozempic on your plate?
- The series on additives: the starting article, then titanium dioxide (E171), sweeteners, potassium sorbate (E202) and citric acid (E330).
- And everyday questions: are avocados good for you?, hard-boiled egg or omelette?
Food supplements: useful or not?
Plenty of promises, little solid evidence, and a few real deficiencies not to miss.
- Anti-ageing supplements: 20 products reviewed
- Vitamin D in winter, vitamin B12, magnesium: who really lacks them?
- Hydrolysed collagen: does it really work? and creatine for healthier ageing
Ageing well
What science knows about ageing, and what it does not know yet.
- Cellular senescence: the "zombie" cells that drive ageing, and what to expect from senolytics such as fisetin.
- Sarcopenia: keeping your muscles
Tomorrow's treatments
The advances that make the headlines, put back on their real timeline.
- Can teeth grow back? Where the Japanese drug stands, the most-read article on the site.
- ER-100: epigenetic reprogramming reaches humans, gene therapy and CAR-T therapy against cancer.
- Mounjaro: benefits, drawbacks and dangers
How I work
- The level of evidence is always stated: clinical trial, observational study, animal study or mere marketing claim.
- Verified sources, cited at the end of each article: EFSA, WHO, Sciensano, the Belgian Superior Health Council, FAMHP, scientific journals.
- Dated articles, updated when knowledge changes.
- No medical advice. I am not a health professional: for any question about your own health, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
- Transparency: affiliate links are flagged (see the affiliate disclosure, in French), and there is never one next to a product the article advises against.
Who writes? Daniel Platteau, an IT specialist in Belgium with a passion for biology and medicine (see about, in French).