Emblematic dish of African cuisine, particularly popular in Ivoiry Coast, « alloco » and highly appreciated in Togo, « amandan toto », fried plantains, occupies a prominent place in the daily diet of many families. However, nutrition specialists call
Si des boissons comme les jus de fruits ou les sodas font grimper la glycémie en flèche à cause de leur richesse en sucres, d’autres peuvent, en revanche, aider au maintien d’un taux de glycémie stable, voire participent à le faire baisser...
A study conducted by New York University Grossman School of Medicine, published on 31 March 2026 in the journal « eClinicalMedicine », warns of the effects of plastics on pregnancy. The culprits are phthalates, particularly DEHP, substances used to s
In African societies in general, and Togolese societies in particular, health does not depend solely on medical care. It is strongly influenced by the family living environment, that is to say, the setting in which family members live their daily...
Nowadays, conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease are on the rise at an alarming rate. Yet a simple, often overlooked factor could reverse this trend: a healthy lifestyle. This encompasses daily habits, including dietary...
Symptoms of a condition resulting from damage to the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord – such as tingling, burning sensations, numbness or night-time pain – are often dismissed as trivial and attributed to ageing. However, they indicate a...
World Health Day 2026, celebrated every 7 April, focuses this year on ‘One Health’. This year’s theme, ‘Unite for Health. Support Science’, aims to promote international scientific cooperation, highlight the importance of scientific data in health...
L’igname violette, oui ce n’est pas une fiction, mais une réalité. Il existe réellement l’igname à chaire violette. Elle est peu connue du grand public de ces dernières années, mais certains Togolais surtout de la région du grand Kloto, notamment à..
Baptisé « l'arbre de vie », le neem « Kiniti » en mina (Azadirachta indica) gagne du terrain comme antidote naturel contre les toxines, aidant à purifier le foie, les reins et le sang, selon des études récentes. Aujourd’hui, à l’heure où la...
At each stage of life, the human body goes through a series of problems that must be addressed. One of the most well-known problems is changes in eating habits. Here are some changes that occur in eating habits at ages 30, 40, 50 and 60.
Every year, heat waves are becoming more intense and longer lasting. While heat is often associated with fatigue or discomfort, its effects on health can sometimes be more serious. One of the first warning signs is headaches, a common symptom that...
Lemongrass, also known by its scientific name Cymbopogon citratus, is a well-known herbaceous plant here in Togo. ‘Tigbé’, its common local name, grows everywhere in our communities. Its leaves are aromatic and have powerful medicinal properties. Lem