Mifepristone Mifepristone is a drug used for abortion of early-stage pregnancy. Other brand names of Mifepristone include Mifeprex, Korlym, and RU486. Mifepristone is used if the pregnancy is up to 10 weeks ( this is about 70 days after the first day of a woman’s last menstrual period). How does Mifepristone stop pregnancy? For a…
Water, they say, is life. That statement is only true when you have access to clean, drinkable water. Irrespective of that, dirty or contaminated water, however, is something you should avoid by all means. Dirty water contains a lot of things you would not want in your body like microorganisms, including Bacteria, and some harmful…
Slippery Jack mushroom, also called Suillus luteus is a member of the Bolete family of mushrooms. It gets its name from its brown cap which is sticky or slimy in wet conditions. Unlike other kinds of mushrooms, Slippery Jack can be recognized due to its lack of gills, using pores and tubes instead. Although Slippery…
Have you ever felt like you have eating more than you can handle? It is safe to say we all have been there. Often, when such happens, you may find it hard to move your body or even do something as simple as sitting upright. Of course, overfeeding does not have any permanent effect as…
Fura da nono is one of the many popular local drinks we have in Nigeria. The drink comes from the northern part of the country, although today it is enjoyed in every corner of the country and even beyond. Fura da nono is a local type of gruel made from millet balls (fura) and cow…
Are there any disadvantages of releasing sperm daily? This is the question many people usually ask. Well, research says that the number of times with which a man releases sperms may affect his health. Although there is no evidence that says that not releasing sperm cause serious health issues, constant releasing of sperm may reduce…
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…
Nigeria is one of the countries with the largest adolescent population; over 60 million. Adolescence is a crucial period as youths transition into adults. However, there are certain health problems that many of these young adults are faced with. This article aims to pinpoint some of the common adolescent health problems in Nigeria, their effects,…
If you are planning to lose weight, then you have to focus on eating foods that are low in calories. Many people think the only way to lose weight is by skipping meals or fasting, but it is not very sustainable. Rather, you should try to eat meals that are low in calories. You gain…
Guava is a scrumptious fruit that is packed with lots of nutritional benefits. While guava seeds are the small, hard, inedible seeds found inside the flesh of a guava fruit. They are typically oval-shaped and can range in size from less than 1mm to over 5mm, depending on the variety of guava. They are usually…
