There is a popular belief among Nigerians, especially while growing up, that eating mango after drinking coke or fanta can kill you. Or you might have likely heard that eating mango after drinking garri is dangerous. This belief is also common in some parts of the world. Many people spread the belief, warning you not…
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…
Although cholesterol is used by the body to build healthy cells, having high cholesterol levels is very unhealthy. It can increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, high blood pressure, chronic kidney disease, and so on. Certain things, such as your diet or your lifestyle, can increase your risk of having high cholesterol levels. It…
Crohn’s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease-causing inflammation in the digestive tract. The symptoms of this disease include abdominal pain, lesions, bleeding, fever, and diarrhoea. Crohn’s disease is a lifetime condition that cannot be cured. However, the consumption of some medications can help in controlling the disease. What is Crohn’s Disease? Crohn’s disease…
Okpehe is a traditional Nigerian seasoning made from fermented seeds of Prosopis africana. It is obtained from a single species, Anonychium africanum, a tree native to northern Sub-saharan Africa. It is also known as African mesquite, iron tree, gele (in Malinke), okpehe, and somb tree. The Idoma and Igala people of Nigeria refer to both…
There are a lot of controversies surrounding the consumption of Kilishi. The processes surrounding its production, the risks that its consumption may pose to the human body, and the possibility of buying fake kilishi are enough to spark a lot of worries. However, we cannot turn a blind eye to the health benefits of Kilishi….
Floods considered as one of the most frequently occurring natural disasters are responsible for fatalities globally. Every year, a geographical area in Nigeria experiences one form of flooding or another. It has been increasing and a severe problem as it has claimed/damaged properties and displaced people more than any other natural disaster. The damaging effects of…
Squirrels are one of the animals that are commonly seen all over the world. They belong to the family Sciuridae, which consists of small or medium-sized rodents. They are small rodents with slender bodies, large eyes, and bushy tails. Their fur is short, silky, and soft. The color of their fur can be white, yellow,…
In the world today, a lot of people are stressed. Work, school, family, societal, and personal pressures can choke the life out an individual and cause them to be stressed. The sad thing is that some people think that being stressed is having no long-lasting effects on them. That’s not true at all Are you…
Avocados, also called butter fruit or alligator pear, is a large beery grown mostly in warm climates. This fruit is highly nutritious and proffers many health benefits, including protecting the body cells against cancer, fighting depression, and improving skin and hair growth. However, there are also certain health benefits of avocado for women. Yes, avocadoes…
