The heart can fall victim to antibiotics. « The Journal of American College of Cardiology » has just demonstrated the link between regular use of certain antibiotics and the risk of aortic and mitral regurgitation, a potentially fatal heart condition
Fries, donuts, fish, or meat—everyone loves fried food. But after preparing these delicious dishes in the pan, many end up asking the same question: what to do with the frying oil after cooking?
Cardamom is a spice with an intense and slightly sweet flavour that some compare to mint. Originally from India, it is now available on the Togolese market. Cardamom is used in culinary preparations and recipes.
Drinking lemon water before breakfast is good for your health. Lemons contain nutrients such as calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron and vitamins A, C and B, as well as pectin, proteins and carbohydrates. To make lemon water, use whole lemons, not bot
L’OMS préconise de manger cinq portions de fruits et légumes chaque jour. Les fruits sont gorgés d’innombrables vertus. Leur consommation régulière transpire sur la santé physique et mentale. D’après « International Journal of Environmental Research
From May 15 to 17, 2024, Lomé hosted the 12th congress of the Société Africaine Francophone d'Hématologie (SAFHEMA) and the 1st of the Société Togolaise d'hématologie, d'immunologie et de transfusion sanguine (SoTHI-TS). The meeting brought together
Maladie chronique, l’hypertension artérielle est une hyperpression du sang sur la paroi des artères. On compte ainsi 1.28 milliard de personnes atteintes d’hypertension artérielle dans le monde, dont 700 millions qui ne sont pas traitées. Elle touche
Health professionals often recommend health checks to the general public. What are the benefits? What medical tests are indicated? How often should they be carried out? Dr Alassane A. Gafarou, Occupational Physician, sheds light on the importance of
Jatropha gossypifolia or red Jatropha, also known as « Babatidjin » in Ewe in Togo and "Gnoukpotounvôvô" in Fon in Benin, is one of the most widespread plants in tropical Africa. The young leaves and stem are generally dark purple in colour. Througho
It's sometimes difficult to prioritise your own well-being, given the stressful life you lead at the office or in the departments. However, by adopting a few healthy habits, you can turn your working day into an energising experience that's good for
Newborns and children are fragile and more exposed to disease. This is also the case for the elderly. While children's vulnerability is due to their embryonic immune system, in the case of the elderly it is due to a reduced capacity of the immune sys
Every 28 April, the world observes World Day for Safety and Health at Work (WDOSH). It's an important opportunity to raise awareness and mobilise people around the crucial issues of safety and health at work, and to take concrete action to create a s