Affichage de tous les articles de la catégorie «Blog»
Intensive smartphone use can lead to wrist pain, often ignored until it becomes troublesome. Dr Savadogo W. Jean Emmanuel, Onco-rhumatologist and osteoarticular ultrasonographer (Burkina Faso), warns of a discreet but increasingly frequent ailment: s
On 7 May 2025, as a prelude to the Scientific Days of the Faculty of Health Sciences (FSS), the University of Lomé hosted a vast medical and surgical consultation campaign on its campus. This initiative, led by medical, pharmaceutical and paramedical
If you want to get back into sport or add a little cardio to your workouts, think skipping rope! In its adult version, this childhood toy can be used to work on endurance. The heart and respiratory system are strongly solicited in this intense activi
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. Its occurrence is attributed to various risk factors. However, it is possible to reduce the risk of breast cancer by eating a certain diet. Kpônou Mathieu Tobossi, a specialist in hygiene and food qua
Food is the key to health. All the foods given by God to mankind are the first medicines in terms of health prevention. In the tropics, there are many foods, herbs, vegetables, spices and plants that grow from the earth. In many parts of Africa, part
Togo's Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene has ordered the immediate withdrawal of the drug KLIPAL 600mg/50mg tablets B/12 from all pharmacies in the country. Doctors are now prohibited from prescribing it.
« Adikou » in Ewé ‘caesalpinia bonduc’ is a shrub about a metre high, covered entirely with short, very sharp, yellowish or brown spines. Found along almost the entire tropical coast of Africa, this medicinal plant has alternate compound leaves, yell
High heels are often seen as a symbol of elegance and femininity. But behind their aesthetic appeal lies a less glamorous reality. These shoes, which elongate the figure and boost self-confidence, are also responsible for numerous musculoskeletal dis
The term « balanced diet » is as much about what we eat as how we eat it. It's about covering your body's nutritional needs with a healthy, varied diet, but also ensuring that your body has enough energy throughout the day. Beware of red meat, salt,
Proteins are the only vital nutrient; the human body does not know how to synthesise them, nor does it know where to put them or where to store them. So during the 8 hours or after a meal, they are always present in the circulating blood.
French nutritionist Dr Pierre Dukan once wrote that ‘when a man puts on weight, it's mainly because he eats too much and stores his excess calories in the form of fat’. So what should you eat over the festive period, or how should you combine foods t
People with high blood pressure are particularly at risk over the festive period because of the rich meals and excessive alcohol consumption. Here are a few tips for keeping your heart healthy.