In Togo, cardiovascular accidents are very common. While many people survive, these survivors need to be extremely careful about their lifestyle. Indeed, a proportion of them will suffer a recurrence within five years of the first accident. In this c
Heliotropium indicum, known in Ewé as "koklotsugbé" due to its flower resembling a rooster's crest, is a plant widely used in traditional medicine. It contains active principles with various medicinal properties that can be ....
Arthritis is a chronic and degenerative disease. This condition is primarily characterized by the degradation of cartilage, the part that protects the joints....
Food products are composed of various components. Among them, we can find nutrients, various other natural components, as well as additives or foreign substances....
The heart can fall victim to antibiotics. « The Journal of American College of Cardiology » has just demonstrated the link between regular use of certain antibiotics and the risk of aortic and mitral regurgitation, a potentially fatal heart condition
Fries, donuts, fish, or meat—everyone loves fried food. But after preparing these delicious dishes in the pan, many end up asking the same question: what to do with the frying oil after cooking?
Cardamom is a spice with an intense and slightly sweet flavour that some compare to mint. Originally from India, it is now available on the Togolese market. Cardamom is used in culinary preparations and recipes.
Drinking lemon water before breakfast is good for your health. Lemons contain nutrients such as calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron and vitamins A, C and B, as well as pectin, proteins and carbohydrates. To make lemon water, use whole lemons, not bot
L’OMS préconise de manger cinq portions de fruits et légumes chaque jour. Les fruits sont gorgés d’innombrables vertus. Leur consommation régulière transpire sur la santé physique et mentale. D’après « International Journal of Environmental Research
From May 15 to 17, 2024, Lomé hosted the 12th congress of the Société Africaine Francophone d'Hématologie (SAFHEMA) and the 1st of the Société Togolaise d'hématologie, d'immunologie et de transfusion sanguine (SoTHI-TS). The meeting brought together
Maladie chronique, l’hypertension artérielle est une hyperpression du sang sur la paroi des artères. On compte ainsi 1.28 milliard de personnes atteintes d’hypertension artérielle dans le monde, dont 700 millions qui ne sont pas traitées. Elle touche
Health professionals often recommend health checks to the general public. What are the benefits? What medical tests are indicated? How often should they be carried out? Dr Alassane A. Gafarou, Occupational Physician, sheds light on the importance of