Malaria is a serious disease here in Nigeria. In 2018, there were 57 million estimated cases of Malaria in Nigeria (about a quarter of the population), and 97,200 deaths from malaria, according to the World Health Organisation. That puts into perspective just how serious, and deadly, the disease is. Most of the malaria infections in…
Melanin is found in almost every animal on earth. It’s a pigment created by cells in the body called melanocytes. It is nature’s paint, and the reason for the color of your hair, your skin, your irises. Whether you have fair skin or a dark skin, we all have the same amount of melanocytes, but…
In Nigeria, roasted cashew nuts are quite the snack. Cashew nuts are the seeds of the cashew fruit. Unlike some other fruits that have their seeds buried deep in the fruit pulp, cashews have their seeds sticking out from the bottom. The seeds can be planted or roasted to make a tasty snack. Before roasting,…
Jatropha tanjorensis, also known as ‘hospital too far’ is a plant from the Euphorbiaceae family. It is usually grown in rainfall forest zones in parts of West Africa. Jatropha (hospital too far) is known for its medicinal purposes. The plant is very similar to Tree Spinach, and is called ‘Efo Iyana-Ipaja’ in Yorubas and ‘Ugu Oyibo’…
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…
Tripe, a type of edible offal derived from the stomach of various animals such as cows, sheep, and goats, is a highly nutritious food that has been enjoyed by people around the world for centuries. It is a staple in many traditional cuisines, and its popularity can be attributed to its unique texture and flavor….
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…
Stress is not something that can be avoided. Even when they are at rest, not doing anything, a lot is going through their minds, which counts as stress. In fact, some people cannot imagine life without stress, and if they are not in a state of stress, they would feel something is wrong somewhere. You…
Typhoid is a bacterial disease caused by Salmonella typhi. The disease is quite rare in developed countries but prevalent in developing countries, causing numerous deaths annually. Typhoid is a prevalent disease in Nigeria. In fact, the typhoid statistics in Nigeria are estimated to be over six million cases per year. [1] The reason for the…
Red palm oil, derived from the fruit of the oil palm tree, is an essential ingredient in the average Nigerian home. Palm oil, including red palm oil, is derived from the fruit of the African oil palm, using both the seed and the flesh. Although humans have utilized this substance for millennia, the production of…
