Muslims have already begun the month of Ramadan. For 30 days, they will go without food and drink of any kind during the day. The organisms will therefore be put to a severe test. But the breaking of the fast should not be sudden. How and when shoul
In a briefing note dated 5 April 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned of the increase in dengue, Zika and chikungunya outbreaks linked to climate change.
A validation workshop of the National Strategic Plan for the fight against tuberculosis (NSP TB 2024-2026) was held on 04 and 05 April in Lomé. It brought together several actors from all levels of the health pyramid, including civil society organisa
Thousands of people in Togo suffer strokes every year. The observations of a London clinic, Cardiac Care, on patients who have suffered a stroke, can all help to avoid them. Six signs appear one
Australian researchers claim that nuts can help combat the stress associated with studying, particularly university exams. The journal « Nutrients » reports the findings of a study
A study published in the journal « Aging Cell » suggests that chronic stress causes eye tissue to accelerate its ageing process, resulting in reduced or even lost vision. The study was conducted by scientists
Chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects 20 million people worldwide. Several factors are involved in their development. According to a study published in the « British Medical Journal », ultra-processed food is one of them. Beware of package
According to « The Journal of Positive Psychology », people suffering from anxiety or depressive symptoms can improve their condition by doing good deeds. Social connection is one of the ingredients of well-
« Danyigbe », from its scientific name Conyza aegyptiaca, is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant, slightly slimy and aromatic with white pubescent to hispid stems and long hairs mixed with short glandular hairs on the stems. Also called « ahlonmè
Miscarriage is a phenomenon that is often accompanied by feelings of guilt and shame. However, it is a very common event: some pregnancies do not reach term. Couples expecting a child often wonder about the risk factors and consequences of spontaneou
A meningitis epidemic is raging in Togo. This has been the case since the end of 2022. There have already been 12 deaths and 141 people infected. According to a briefing note from the World Health Organisation (WHO), half of the cases concern childre
Since May 6, 2020, the date of the official launch of the first beer, the « Société Nouvelle de Boissons » (SNB) has put on the market, on March 23, a Black Diamond, the Djama Stout Porter. SNB officials launched this beer on Monday 10 April at the b