A one-year collaboration has been announced between the World Health Organization (WHO) and TikTok, the short-form mobile video platform, to provide reliable, science-based information on health. It demonstrates the WHO's commitment to using the many
Several chronic illnesses block sexuality. This can be directly due to physical problems that prevent sexual intercourse or induced by medication. Excitement is harder to achieve, leading to erectile dysfunction in men and vaginal dryness in women.
In 2020, there were 2.3 million women with breast cancer and 685,000 deaths from breast cancer worldwide. Breast cancer results from a disorder of certain cells that multiply and most often form a mass called a tumour. It is a silent disease
Cancer is often thought to affect mainly older people. Yet almost a million adults aged between 20 and 39 are diagnosed with cancer every year. Women are particularly affected, especially by breast, cervical and thyroid cancers. These figures, from a
A prized food in the West African sub-region, particularly in Togo, wagashi is made from cow's milk, and prepared according to traditional Peul culinary techniques, without the addition of any chemical additives or enhancers. This delicious cheese is
The siesta is often misunderstood as a synonym for laziness in some cultures. Yet it is a precious ally in compensating for insufficient night-time sleep and alleviating the stress caused by difficult nights. Dr Dominique Zida, Sleep Physician at the
Alcohol, much more than a simple euphoric substance, represents a real health hazard. In Togo, 67.20% of young people over the age of 29 are drinking more and more alcohol, according to a study conducted in 2020 by the NGO Recherche action préventio
World Contraception Day was celebrated on September 26, 2024. The theme chosen for the celebration is: “A choice for everyone. The freedom to plan, the power to choose”. Access to contraception is a human right.Contraception remains the flagship acti
Lemongrass «Tigbé» in Ewé is a green tea containing flavonoids, catechins and antioxidants, which are essential substances for the body's survival and longevity.
After the regions of Greater Lomé and Kara, the National Health Insurance Institute (INAM) organized a free medical consultation campaign in the Maritime region from September 2 to 12, 2024. This campaign, which covered all six prefectures of the...
Hypertension is a chronic disease. It is defined by an increase in pressure in the arteries. Cardiologists speak of the benefits of certain fruits for heart health. In fact, in addition to a healthy, balanced diet, certain fruits can be particularly
Corn, one of the most popular cereals, is not only delicious, but also full of nutrients essential for maintaining good health. Today, it is an essential food in many cultures. Here are some of the benefits of corn for optimum health.