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…
The concept of public health and safety is one that concerns everyone, regardless of age, occupation, religion, or any other form of physical, social, or economic division. An individual is only as healthy as their environment, meaning that whatever you are doing to keep yourself safe and healthy has to be done or practiced by…
Kerosene is one of the products gotten from crude oil. It is often used as fuel for cooking and achieving other things. Kerosene has a less-volatile nature, compared to petrol, making its use very widespread. Although Kerosene use has declined all over the world, thanks to gas and electric stoves, it is still consumed in…
Yellow fever is a disease that is common among people in the tropics. This includes areas in sub-Saharan African and South America. It is transmitted by the Aedes aegypti species of the mosquito, but other species of mosquitoes can become infected with the virus by biting infected people and go ahead to infect other people as well….
