Your urinary system is probably one part of your body that you rarely give two thoughts about. You do not know how it works, meaning you do not also know how to take care of it and this could lead to problems. The urinary system is important for removing waste from the system, through urine….
Is it healthy to eat watermelon seeds? I am sure that many of us have been asking that question since we were little. Watermelons are juicy, delicious fruits that almost everyone loves to eat; however, many people are fond of spitting out the seeds while eating the fruit. There are quite a number of misconceptions…
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…
One of man’s misbehavior or contribution toward ecological hazards is improper waste disposal. People practice improper waste disposal due to ignorance or their lackadaisical attitude towards maintaining a healthy environment. A 2021 study that discussed the effects of improper waste disposal in Ota, Ogun State, shows numerous havoc this practice causes to the human body and the…
Oil spills occur when crude oil or its products (petrol, kerosene), escape from where they have been contained, such as pipeline or oil well, into the environment. This usually occurs by accident or by acts of sabotage. Oil spills are a serious environmental concern, due to the effect it has on everything in the environment,…
Green beans (commonly known as snap beans and string beans) are young, unripe fruits of the common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris). They are a staple dish in many countries around the world. They are native to North, South, and Central America. Green beans are used in the preparation of a lot of dishes in many countries,…
Dried fish is collective term used for fish that has been preserved using drying method. Drying method is a food preservation method that involves removing water from the food, which reduces the growth of microorganisms in it. The fish is usually air dried, sun dried, or by smoking or freezing. This article will provide you…
Scotch bonnet is a variety of chilli pepper that is found in many parts of West Africa. They are used prominently in preparing cuisines and spicing up delicacies. Scotch bonnet pepper is called Ata Rodo in the Yoruba language of Nigeria. Fresh, ripe scotch bonnets can range from green to yellow to scarlet red colours….
African yam bean is a plant that produces both tubers and bean seeds (legumes). African yam bean is scientifically known as Sphenostylis stenocarpa. The plant is native to Ethiopia but has spread to other parts of the continent. The part that is enjoyed depends on the location. For example, in Nigeria, the plant is grown for…
Obesity defines a person who is very overweight and with a body mass index of over 30. It’s easier to see more plus-sized people in our major cities these days as a result of obesity since the last decade than previous years, an increasingly common problem linked to the modern lifestyle, which includes excessive intake…
