Potatoes contain 74.68% water and 22% carbohydrates. Depending on the quality of the soil in which they are grown, they also contain the minerals sodium, iron, copper, sulphur, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc and potassium, as well as group
Djèndjènkoudjèn" is a plant used by West African women as part of their intimate well-being routine. A natural antibiotic and disinfectant, this plant stimulates the libido and increases sexual desire. Frigidity, now more commonly known as female...
The liver is a very important organ for life. It is the centre of all treatment, purification and transformation. Symptoms of a diseased liver include extreme tiredness, nausea and vomiting, yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice), dark urine,...
Vomiting is not uncommon in young children. Indeed, it's normal for them to develop gastroenteritis at some point, for example, and for vomiting to occur, causing discomfort and concern for parents. Ultimately, vomiting is not uncommon in little...
Kiwifruit is a fruit that helps restore cerebral energy. This small fruit, found at the Habnoukopé market in Lomé, is a precious ally against mental fatigue. It is rich in natural fiber, vitamins and trace elements.
Animal welfare is a fundamental aspect of veterinary medicine. It encompasses ethical, scientific and social considerations. Veterinarians strive to ensure decent living conditions for all animals, whether companion animals or production animals.
L’hypertension artérielle (HTA) touche plus de 30 % des Togolais. Cette maladie chronique est appelée le « tueur silencieux », car elle peut évoluer sans symptômes pendant des années, tout en endommageant progressivement les organes vitaux. Lors du
On June 12 and 13, the Togo Cardiology Society (SOCART) held its 2nd national congress in Lomé on the theme of “hypertension - venous thrombo-embolic diseases”. This scientific event, which brought together some 150 participants, provided an opportu
« La thrombose veineuse profonde et l’embolie pulmonaire sont encore appelées maladies thrombo-emboliques veineuses (MTEV) et peu connues du grand public. Pourtant, elles causent des ravages silencieux au Togo », a indiqué le Pr. Jean-Marie Damorou,
On Friday June 13, 2025, the Centre National de Transfusion Sanguine (CNTS) launched activities in Lomé to mark World Blood Donor Day (WBDD), celebrated every June 14. For this 2025 edition, the theme is: “All united by blood donation” and the,
The heart is a vital but fragile organ. Eating habits can put it at risk. Some foods are veritable silent threats. These hidden enemies in everyday dishes undermine cardiovascular health.
Indispensable to the body, vitamin B12 is mainly found in foods of animal origin. Vitamin B12 is essential for 3 reasons: firstly, it is involved in the formation of hemoglobin, red blood cells and platelets.