Epilepsy is the most common serious neurological disorder and is one of the most prevalent noncommunicable diseases. A study found out that the estimated prevalence of epilepsy in Nigeria is 8 per 1000 people, which shows that there is a substantial burden of the disease in the country. However, epilepsy is one of those conditions…
The importance of conducting regular medical check-ups and tests can never be overemphasised. A medical test is a good way to diagnose a serious condition. Some very serious conditions do not show the symptoms you would ordinarily expect at the early stage. That means you may still be breathing fine and be going about your…
People with diabetes have to observe some changes in their lifestyle to enable them to cope with the condition better. Diabetes is caused by too much sugar in the blood. This often happens after years of consuming things with high sugar content, such as junk food, and foods that are generally rich in carbohydrate, since…
Babies are required to take breastmilk for, at least, the first six months of their lives, and after that, most mothers are ready to introduce them to other foods. However, babies cannot just eat anything. They require food with a lot of nutrients that would help them grow strong. They also need food that would…
Oruwo leaves are a medicinal herb common in many parts of Africa. It is known as Brimstone tree in the English language, Oruwo in Yoruba Language, and Eze-ogu in the Igbo language, while its botanical name is Morinda Lucida. The roots have bitter taste, and are used as flavoring for food and alcoholic beverages. In…
Oatmeal swallow is a trendy delicacy among Nigerians now. Just like the name connotes, it is made from oats. Many Nigerians are already used to swallows made from other foods like cassava, yam, plantain, and even wheat. Oatmeal swallow is gotten from oats, which are a whole-grain food, known scientifically as Avena sativa. Oatmeal swallow…
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…
Journeying by car is always fun. Whether you are going somewhere within your town to another state, a car ride is always a fun experience. Some people even use their car to travel between two countries, and even more. No matter where you are going, you have to observe some basic safety tips to keep…
Nigerian swallows are common staple food eaten in Nigeria. Most swallows are made up of starchy ingredients, which are rolled into food balls, and eaten with stews or soups in which they are dipped in and swallowed, hence the name ‘swallow’. There are so many healthy Nigerian swallows that you can eat with a variety…
Chances are that you are reading this from a smartphone. These days, more people connect to the internet through a smartphone than through a computer. Smartphones have come to be an integral part of our lives. This is because of the many things that can be done on them. We can use our smartphones to…