Cooking gas, originally known as Liquefied Petroleum Gas, LPG provides us with one of the fastest, eco-friendly, and affordable means of cooking food compared to its alternatives. As a result of that, we could notice that a lot of industries and households are beginning to switch to it lately, which is quite good anyways. However…
Growing children are very fragile and susceptible to several diseases. That is why it is important that babies receive vaccines from the very point of birth. Immunization or vaccination is the act of giving the child vaccines that would help fight and prevent infectious diseases. Such diseases can hamper the child’s growth and result in…
Lately, there has been a lot of talks about the drug locally known as ‘Mkpuru Mmiri’ on social media and about how it has become a menace in the country, particularly in the Southeast region of Nigeria. This has led to people wanting to find out more about the drug, including its side effects and…
Water, they say, is life. That statement is only true when you have access to clean, drinkable water. Irrespective of that, dirty or contaminated water, however, is something you should avoid by all means. Dirty water contains a lot of things you would not want in your body like microorganisms, including Bacteria, and some harmful…
Mental health is an important aspect of our well-being and life. Just like how problems can affect our physical health, some problems can affect our mental health. However, a lot of people don’t take mental health seriously. The awareness and knowledge of mental health disorders is poor in Nigeria. Therefore, many Nigerians don’t find it…
In recent years, there has been a noticeable rise in autism diagnoses in Nigeria. This increase is largely due to improved awareness and better access to diagnostic tools. Previously, autism was underreported due to limited knowledge and misconceptions, but today, more families are recognizing the signs early on. What is Autism? Autism Spectrum Disorder…
If you are someone who spends time on social media, you would have come across the word “colos” at least once. You may have also seen videos of people acting in funny or weird ways, and it would be termed as “acting on colos.” But what is colos, and why is it always brought up…
Access to safe and clean drinking water is essential for good health. In Nigeria, many rural communities rely on wells as their primary source of drinking water. Wells are usually dug to serve as a reservoir for water collection. Well water can be contaminated with bacteria, viruses, and other harmful substances, making it a potential…
Meeting someone you wish to spend the rest of your life with can be such a magical feeling. But before you commit to them in marriage, you want to make sure nothing along the way would ruin your union. That is why it is advisable and very necessary that you conduct some medical tests before…
Vaccine-preventable diseases are those diseases that can be prevented by taking a vaccine. A vaccine is a substance that boosts the body’s immunity against a disease. Taking a vaccine would help protect a person from getting the disease. Here in Nigeria, most vaccines are usually administered a few weeks or months after birth to help…