Air pollution is a serious issue in Nigeria. In 2019, Nigeria ranked fourth among countries with the most air pollution across the globe. The country also had the largest number of deaths due to air pollution in Africa. This article discusses the causes and health effects of air pollution in Nigeria. Air pollution happens when contaminants…
The following are some important medical abbreviations in Nigeria and their full meaning. They comprise of abbreviations commonly used by medical professionals and healthcare practitioners in Nigeria. It can be useful knowledge for anyone. Medical Abbreviations in Nigeria and their Full Meaning ABBREVIATION FULL MEANING ABUTH — Ahmadu…
Many people claim they cannot start their day without a cup of coffee. This is because it gives them that boost they need to get things done. But does it come at a cost? What are the side effects, if any, of coffee? Coffee is a drink made from roasted coffee beans. These days, the…
The harmattan season is characterized by the cold dusty wind. This dry, cold wind dries out the skin leading to various skin-related concerns such as dry skin, cracked lips, and cracked soles of the feet. Skincare is therefore very important during the harmattan, so as to maintain supple and healthy skin. Thus, it would be…
The earth has seasons and times, and this is something that has remained constant and will likely continue to be the same. Though we have variations with the length of a season as a result of climatic change usually caused by various reasons. Some of these reasons include environmental factors, physical factors, and also geologic…
Vegetables are essential nutrients for a healthy body not only because of their numerous functions but also for their sumptuous tastes and colour they add to our meals. Vegetables are mostly green. Sometimes we may feel that these vegetables taste so bad. Well, that might not be the case if we learn to cook them…
Efo riro is a popular vegetable soup that is widely consumed among the Yoruba people of western Nigeria. The vegetables most commonly used to prepare the soup are Celosia argentea, also known as soko yòkòtò (Yoruba) or farar áláyyafó (Hausa), and Amaranthus hybridus, also know as ẹ̀fọ́ tẹ̀tẹ̀ (Yoruba). The soup is also prepared with…
So, you have decided to build your body and gain some muscles? You already know that you would have to hit the gym very often – daily if possible. But you would also have to eat well. Eating the right foods would help build your body and would make you start seeing results quickly. Not…
The body contains so many hormones that are charged with a lot of functions. For a person to feel okay, all of the hormones must be balanced. Many things could cause our hormones to get out of balance. From the food we eat to the kind of lifestyle that we keep and so forth. When…
Breadfruit is a tropical fruit from the mulberry family, and it has a striking resemblance with a Jackfruit, but breadfruit is not a jackfruit. This fruit comes from a flowering tree scientifically known as ‘Artocarpus Altillis’. It is a large fruit that green outside and yellow inside. Breadfruit can be used to prepare so many…
