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The effects of excessive alcohol consumption on health are well known to the general public. What is less well known, however, is that it can also increase the risk of lung infections. Researchers have now examined its effects on the
A neurological disease characterised by abnormally high excitation of brain cells, epilepsy is a particularly violent phenomenon, leading to intense mobilisation of all the patient's muscles, leaving them physically tired. Professor Christian Napon,
Regular dental appointments are essential if you want to maintain good oral health. How often should I go for a check-up ?
Healthy gums are pink and do not bleed. Bleeding gums are common. It should not be neglected if it is chronic, as it can lead to or reveal periodontal disease
The periodontium is a part of the dentition made up of supporting bones, tissues, fibres and gums.
The two most common dental diseases, caries and periodontal disease, are caused by bacterial infection. But they are not the same thing. You can have cavities without periodontal disease, or vice versa. If left untreated, they can lead to sometimes
Regular dental appointments are essential if you want to maintain good oral health. How often should I go for a check-up?
Prostate disease is gaining ground among older people and even young adults. Faced with this phenomenon, urologists advise people over the age of 40 to have regular check-ups.
Hypoglycemia is defined as a drop in the level of sugar, i.e. glucose in the blood, with or without symptoms. When a blood test is done, the blood glucose level is below 0.6 grams per liter (g/l) or 3.3 mmol per liter. The threshold of perception of
Certain behaviours can help prevent cognitive decline and ultimately Alzheimer's disease. These include a healthy diet, regular physical activity, brain-stimulating activities such as crosswords
Breast cancer is one of the most serious cancers with a significant mortality rate. In Togo, reducing mortality from this cancer is a major public health challenge. The management of breast cancer has been greatly improved over the
When a lump is felt in the chest, it usually causes a panic wind. Women are used to automatically associate it with breast cancer. Yet there are many tumours that are not cancerous.