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A study conducted by New York University Grossman School of Medicine, published on 31 March 2026 in the journal « eClinicalMedicine », warns of the effects of plastics on pregnancy. The culprits are phthalates, particularly DEHP, substances used to s
In African societies in general, and Togolese societies in particular, health does not depend solely on medical care. It is strongly influenced by the family living environment, that is to say, the setting in which family members live their daily...
Nowadays, conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease are on the rise at an alarming rate. Yet a simple, often overlooked factor could reverse this trend: a healthy lifestyle. This encompasses daily habits, including dietary...
World Health Day 2026, celebrated every 7 April, focuses this year on ‘One Health’. This year’s theme, ‘Unite for Health. Support Science’, aims to promote international scientific cooperation, highlight the importance of scientific data in health...
Every year, heat waves are becoming more intense and longer lasting. While heat is often associated with fatigue or discomfort, its effects on health can sometimes be more serious. One of the first warning signs is headaches, a common symptom that...
It has become almost automatic to take out the motorbike or car, even for journeys of just a few hundred metres. Going to buy bread around the corner, visiting a neighbour, dropping a child off at the nearby school... these are all short trips that c
Stretching causes an almost immediate feeling of fulfilment. It allows you to start the day on the right foot by getting rid of that feeling of stiffness when you wake up. Lengthening the spine allows you to relax by gently restarting the machine and
The human body is a complex machine that works tirelessly, 24 hours a day. However, it requires regular maintenance to continue operating optimally. If you ask yourself, ‘Am I healthy? Do I have a disease?’, you should know that worrying can be detri
By looking after your health, you're building a brick in the edifice of your life every day. Here are seven habits that are just as many bricks to lay every day. These tips are even more important when you're over 25 years old.
Physical exercise is good for physical fitness, cognitive function, and psychological and social health. What's more, new evidence is accumulating on its positive effects on immunity.
The health effects of excessive alcohol consumption are known to the general public. However, what is less known is that it can also increase the risk of lung infections. Researchers have investigated its effects on the respiratory system. According
Alcohol consumption by diabetics increases the risk of hypoglycaemia, a condition characterised by an abnormal drop in blood sugar. When alcohol is consumed, the liver works to eliminate it from the blood. To do this, it sets aside all its other acti