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…
There are 24 hours in a day, but sometimes, it feels like it’s not enough. Even though it has been conventionally agreed that people should spend 8 hours at work, there are those who spend way more than that. At the end of the day, such people may spend the whole 24 hours working, which…
The bones are a crucial part of our bodies as they perform essential tasks in our everyday lives. The function of bones cannot be overemphasized because not only are they involved in locomotion, and storing essential nutrients, but they also help in protecting internal organs. The bone is a living, growing tissues made up mostly…
Soursop or ‘graviola’ is a fruit often grown in tropical regions, such as South America, Samoa, Florida, and other Pacific Islands. Soursop is a fruit that’s widely known for its delicious flavor. It is consumed by many Nigerians all over the world. The botanical name of Soursop is Annona muricata. Soursop is normally eaten raw…
Nigerian pear or African pear is a delicious fruit that originates from the Western Part of Africa, and it is often eaten with roasted or cooked corn. In the southeastern part of Nigeria, it is called Ube. However, Nigerian pear is scientifically known as Dacryodes Edulis. However, apart from being a super delicious fruit, Nigerian…
Bed bugs are one of the common insects in Nigeria. They are small, brownish, and wingless insects that feed on the blood of animals or humans, mostly at night. They are known as Kokoro ibusun in Yoruba, Chinchi in Igbo, and Buge-buge in Hausa. One of the amazing facts about beg bugs is the rapid…
Constipation is a condition that is defined by fewer bowel movements and difficulty to passing stool. A person suffering from constipation would experience stomach upset due to slowed bowel movement. Constipation could be caused by lack of fibre in the diet or physical inactivity. Some common symptoms of constipation include difficulty when passing stool dry…
While diseases affect everybody, no matter their age or where they are from, there are some diseases that affect children more. This is often because the immune system of young children is not strong enough to resist or fight against such diseases. In some cases, it is always hard for children to cope with these…
Iron is an essential mineral that has numerous important functions in the body. The main function of iron is to carry oxygen throughout your body as a part of red blood cells. This mineral is important to the functioning of the hemoglobin, a protein that helps to transport oxygen in the blood. Eating healthy food…
The one wish for every pregnant woman is to deliver her child safely and properly. That is why many expectant mothers begin to look for a good hospital months before their due date. This is to avoid last-minute rush and making the mistake of choosing the wrong hospital. Choosing a good hospital for delivery in…
