Respiratory failure is a medical condition that affects the ability of the lungs to supply the body with sufficient oxygen. This can lead to breathing difficulties, shortness of breath and a reduced quality of life. Although it is essential to consul
Les calculs rénaux, communément appelés « pierres aux reins », sont des cristaux qui se forment dans les reins et peuvent entraîner de vives douleurs. Quels sont les facteurs de risques ? Quelles sont les complications ? Comment prévenir cette pathol
Thousands of Togolese suffer from back pain. Mild or intense, persistent or fleeting, violent, throbbing, unbearable - back pain is often overlooked, but it can land a person in a wheelchair.
Many factors, such as ageing, excessive exposure to blue light from screens and poor diet, can lead to eye problems. However, there are natural remedies that can support eye health. How can cassava leaves help improve vision?
Mangoes are one of the most popular tropical fruits. In Togo, the months of March, April, May and even June are the best time of the year for the fruit to reach maturity, so it's picked to the delight of the people who enjoy eating it. However, eat
Inadequate sanitation and poor hygiene habits are rife in certain areas of Lomé. This situation is becoming increasingly worrying, as it compromises the health of the population. A team from Santé-Education took a tour of some of the city's neighborh
Black pepper, or piper nigrum by its scientific name, is the most widely used and common pepper. What are the health benefits of pepper, from its medicinal uses to the problems it can cause the human body ?
Diabetes is a group of chronic diseases characterised by a permanent increase in blood sugar levels. There are several types of diabetes, the cause of which may be due either to a defect in insulin secretion by the pancreas, or to a defect in the act
Sweetened drinks such as cans should be consumed in moderation, as they are harmful to health. But according to a study by the French National Institute for Health and Medical Research (INSERM/France), consuming 33 centilitres a day puts the liver at
A study presented at the British Cardiovascular Society conference in London has shown that drinking beetroot juice every day for six months after a stent procedure reduced the risk of angina patients having a heart attack.
People with no cardiovascular risk factors at the age of 45 live much longer and in better health than others, reports a study published in the American Heart Association's journal « Circulation ». A healthy heart at 45 increases life expectancy by 7
Salt plays a crucial role in the body, but excessive consumption can have harmful consequences for health. Nutritionists warn of the harmful effects of excess salt on the body. They have identified four warning signs. It is essential to be aware of t