Food poisoning is something that can affect anybody. It is caused by eating contaminated or spoilt food. The food does not have to look or smell bad before you get poisoned from eating it. The food could get contaminated during the cooking or serving phase. There are over 1.5 million cases of food poisoning in…
Acidic foods are foods that are lower on the pH scale. The pH scale is used to grade acidity and alkaline levels. It goes from 0 – 14. Foods that are acidic are usually 6.9 and lower, while foods that are alkaline are usually 8 and higher. 7 is neutral, meaning neither acidic nor alkaline,…
As a secondary school student, your health should be just as important as your academic progress. Being the best in class would not matter much if your health is lacking. With assignments and chores to do almost every day, it can be easy to forget about every other thing, including how to stay healthy. Many…
Yellow fever is a disease that is common among people in the tropics. This includes areas in sub-Saharan African and South America. It is transmitted by the Aedes aegypti species of the mosquito, but other species of mosquitoes can become infected with the virus by biting infected people and go ahead to infect other people as well….
After the coronavirus pandemic has ravaged the whole world, there has been precautionary measures taken by governments to alleviate the spread. These measures includes the closures of public places, travel bans, social distancing rules, lockdown and strict use of facemasks by the public. Therefore, the use of facemasks has become a regular part of our…
Sexually transmitted diseases or STD are diseases or infections that are passed in the process of sexual intercourse. Some of these infections can only be passed through sex while some others can be transmitted through various means well. STDs can affect both men and women, and that is why people are advised to make use…
What exactly is holistic medicine? Holistic medicine refers to a form of healing that considers the whole person–body, mind, spirit, and emotions–in the quest for optimal health and wellness. This sounds interesting, right? Now let’s examine its advantages: Holistic Medicine Focuses on the Entire Body The main benefit of holistic medicine is that it focuses…
Many people think that they need to visit a gym to exercise properly. However, they are a lot of exercises you can do at home. It is very important to stay physically active, especially now. Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, a huge number of the population has been asked to stay at home to prevent…
Electronic waste (e-waste) are defined as discarded electrical or electronic gadgets of devices. E-Waste or electronic waste is a growing problem all over the world. This is due to increasing technological development and advancement. Every day, one new gadget or device is being manufactured. Companies create new models of their products every year, and their…
Food safety simply refers to the practices adopted to ensure that foods are void of bacteria, fungi, parasites, viruses and other microorganisms that may cause food-borne illnesses. Although this terminology is quite popular and known by virtually everyone, but only a few people understand its real meaning, reasons why they must ensure it, and how…
