Fever is an increase in body temperature, either above 37.8° C oral or 38.2° C rectal, or a rise in temperature above the person's known normal value. Fever occurs mainly in response to an infection. Symptoms are mainly related to the condition causi
Rich in magnesium, potassium, calcium and antioxidants, citrus fruits are powerful health allies. Orange, lemon, mandarin, clementine and grapefruit boost immunity, aid digestion and protect the heart.
Dry eyes are the result of insufficient or poor quality tear production. Tears are produced by the lacrimal glands and are distributed correctly
Promoting healthy eating is the main objective on which Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Suisse (VSF-Suisse) and SOS DOCTEUR TV intend to work over the next three months. On Monday 19 September, the non-governmental organisation and the TV health channel
The presence of mould in the home causes problems that go far beyond structural damage. While its smell and the stains it creates on walls and ceilings are the most noticeable elements, it is important to know that over time it causes certain health
On 20 October 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared Egypt malaria-free. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus hailed this success, saying: « Malaria, a disease as old as Egyptian civilisation, is now a thing of the past. The ce
From the age of 40 onwards, the way we look after our bodies can have a direct influence on our longevity. Many people ignore the signals the body sends out, without realising that the key to a longer, healthier life may lie in what we consume on a d
The Togolese government has decided to improve health cover for pupils in state schools. In Togo, the School Assur programme, which has been running since 2017 to provide health cover for pupils in public schools, has just been integrated into the na
Travailler continuellement pour gagner le salaire minimum fait vieillir plus rapidement le cerveau, accélérant
Intercostal pain is unfortunately widespread. They are particularly disabling and anxiety-provoking. They are usually benign, but can also indicate a heart or lung disease. These very painful pains should not be neglected, as they may be a symptom of
The menopause, which generally occurs around the age of 50, is characterised by the cessation of ovarian function and the fall in oestrogen levels. For between 50% and 60% of women, this period can be accompanied by symptoms that are bothersome, such
Uterine fibroids, benign tumours in the lining of the uterus, are common, especially in women over the age of 30. Approximately one woman in three is affected, although many are unaware of it. Unlike ovarian cysts, which are benign tumours of the ova