Depression affects a significant number of people in Africa, warns the World Health Organization (WHO). More than 28 million people suffer from depression, "making it the most common mental health disorder on the continent". Although common, depressi
According to a study published in the medical journal « The Lancet », 1 in 5 deaths worldwide is due to diet. One of the causes of this may be the increasing abandonment of traditional dishes in favor of fast food and canned goods; ultra-processed fo
Menstrual color is an indicator of a woman's state of health. This is because menstrual blood is made up of the body's waste products. In particular: lipids, proteins, hormones, stem cells, water, dead endometrial cells and organic pollutants. In oth
The human body is made up of around 70% water. However, water intake can be insufficient, especially in the elderly, putting their health at risk. Dehydration, a condition in which the body loses an excessive amount of water, can have serious consequ
Spitting in public may seem like a harmless act, but the dangers are very real. In a world where public health has become a top priority, it's time to recognize public spitting as a contagious threat. Spit can carry a multitude of diseases, from bact
On Friday June 14, 2024 in Lomé, the National Blood Transfusion Center (CNTS) launched the activities marking the celebration of World Blood Donor Day (WBDD), celebrated every June 14. For this 2024 edition, the theme is: « 20 years of celebrating b
Dans son livre, « Sucre : l’ennemi public n°1 », le Docteur Réginald Allouche, médecin généraliste français, ingénieur biomédical et spécialiste de la prévention du diabète et du surpoids martèle que le sucre, consommé en grande quantité, est toxique
Many people suffer from poor digestion due to overeating and overdrinking. It's often a never-ending problem. Adopting the right eating habits and focusing on certain foods can help regulate digestion.
There's no single definition of eating well. To « eat well », you need to take several parameters into account. First and foremost, you need to apply the nutritional recommendations for a balanced, diversified diet.
Deafness is a recurring problem in African communities. According to the WHO, around a third of people over the age of 65 are affected by disabling hearing loss, the majority of whom live in South Asia, the Asia-Pacific region and sub-Saharan Africa.
From 04 to 08 June 2024, Lomé will be hosting Artificial Intelligence Week (AIS). The theme of this major event is ‘AI in Togo and Africa: state of play, opportunities and societal challenges’. It aims to bring together experts, researchers and enthu
The green tea, pineapple and cinnamon drink is a purifying and diuretic remedy. Drunk regularly, it helps reduce weight without nutritional deficiencies or adverse reactions. It is a dietary supplement that optimizes the work of the metabolism to fac