Chances are that you have had, at least one carbonated drink this week, or the week before. If you have not had one already, you probably have plans to. What’s there not to love about carbonated drinks? It is sweet, in fact too sweet, which is why it is very popular among children. But there…
The subject of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is one most Nigerians approach with care and caution. This often makes it difficult for people to educate themselves on the matter since there is almost no one willing to talk about it. Even in schools, some teachers barely go beyond the definition of the virus. This means…
There are so many illnesses that a baby can be susceptible to and one of them is measles. Measles often occurs in breakouts because it is a very contagious illness and without adequate protection, your baby could contract it too. Measles can be very serious and, according to the CDC, 1 to 3 out of…
You may have probably heard the saying “health is wealth” more than a million times and think it is one of those boring cliches the world can do without. While it may be overused, it contains a simple truth; good health is the key to enjoying life. But most people do not fully understand what…
Herbal medicine or traditional medicine involves the use of plants to treat diseases and illnesses. Parts of the plants are used, such as the leaves, roots, and barks. Different plants are used to treat different illnesses like malaria, constipation, rashes, cough and cold, headache, fever, typhoid, and more. The truth is many modern drugs were…
The word “insurance” still sounds alien in the Nigerian context. Sure, there are some big insurance companies in the country, but there are so many people who have not heard of these companies or what they do. Many people do not even know why they need insurance. Although these days, there seems to be a…
Tramadol is an opioid-like pain reliever that is used to treat moderate and severe pains in adults. It works on the brain to change how the body reacts to pain. Because of its ‘feel-good’ abilities, it has become a substance of choice for drug users. Tramadol is a weaker form of other narcotics such as…
If you are coming to Nigeria, especially from countries in North America and Europe, there are some vaccines you have to take before you make your trip. These vaccines will help to prevent you from getting certain diseases while you are in the country. Nigeria is a tropical country, with different weather and climatic situation…
Telecommunication masts are a common feature in many neighbourhoods around the country. Some people even have it located in their compounds and there may even be two or three masts in one street. Many of these masts are owned by network providers to provide better network service for people living within a particular area. These…
Drugs are substances that have a mind-inducing effect when taken. This effect can manifest physically, bringing about a change in the person’s behaviour. It helps relieve discomfort or pain in the body and is mostly used to cure illnesses and diseases. There are so many types of drugs, and they affect the body in different…
