Every family needs a family doctor. They would be the ones to cater for your family’s health and would be the first person you call if there is a problem. They are not only there in sickness but also in good times too as they would help perform check-ups to make sure you are in…
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…
Road accidents are very devastating events that lead to some very grave injuries and even death. In Nigeria, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) reported that they were in 826 accidents recorded nationwide in a month. In some cases, people who die from road accidents do not die at the impact of the car crash…
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…
The liver is the largest gland and second largest organ of the human body. It weighs about 1.3 to 1.6 kg for adults, and is reddish-brown. The liver performs numerous metabolic functions such as filtering the toxins or chemicals from the body, which are disposed of as bile, and expelled in the form of stool…
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…
Human Immunodeficiency Virus, HIV remains one of the deadliest diseases globally, with 37.9 million people living with HIV/AIDS. HIV results in AIDS when the body’s immune system is compromised. In simple words, AIDS is the advanced stage of HIV. ELISA kit is a highly-specific & sensitive method to diagnose HIV condition. It performs the qualitative analysis of…
The acronym IUI refers to Intrauterine Insemination. It is a key component that enhances reproductive technology known commonly as in vitro fertilization (IVF). In a simple term, IUI is an infertility treatment option often called artificial insemination. [1] How Is IUI Treatment Performed The medical practitioner collects washed, primed, viable and large volumes of sperm…
Despite the doubts concerning its effectiveness and reliability, traditional medicine is still very popular among Nigerians. Most of the information about traditional medicine in Nigeria are based on practical knowledge, observation and procedures passed down from generation to generation. These traditional medical knowledge are used in the diagnosis, prevention and treatments of physical and mental…
Moin Moin is a popular Nigerian food prepared by mixing ground beans with oil, onions, peppers, and other spices. It is a Nigerian steamed bean pudding, that is very rich in protein. Egg, fish, corn beef and sardine are usually added to moin moin to make it more appetizing. It is wrapped in Ewe eran leaves or…
