Chances are that you have had, at least one carbonated drink this week, or the week before. If you have not had one already, you probably have plans to. What’s there not to love about carbonated drinks? It is sweet, in fact too sweet, which is why it is very popular among children. But there…
When it comes to taking care of the body, people only think about the parts they can see. That is why people observe routines like brushing their teeth, taking their baths, exercising, cutting their hair, and more. While these are all good practices, you should also take the time to care for the organs in…
Cabbage is a very healthy and nutritious vegetable. It belongs to the cruciferous family, along with other vegetables like cauliflower, broccoli, collard greens, and more. There is green, white, and red cabbage. Cabbage can be used to prepare a range of delicacies, but in this part of the world, it is mostly used in salad…
The subject of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is one most Nigerians approach with care and caution. This often makes it difficult for people to educate themselves on the matter since there is almost no one willing to talk about it. Even in schools, some teachers barely go beyond the definition of the virus. This means…
Ogirisi (botanical name: Newbouldia laevis) is a plant that is native to Africa but can be found in other parts of the world. The name ‘Ogirisi’ is an Igbo name. The Yorubas call it ‘Ewe Akoko’ while it is called ‘Aduruku’ in Hausa. The plant has dark shiny leaves with purple flowers, and the plant…
Tuberculosis or TB is a disease that is spread by a germ. It is a communicable disease that is passed through the air when someone with the disease coughs or sneezes. TB is a serious disease that is often life-threatening, although there are medications that are used to treat the disease. Tuberculosis is a prevalent…
Keeping fit is key to staying healthy. While regular physical activities, such as running and walking, are encouraged, it is still necessary that you engage in exercises as often as possible. While there are so many groups of exercises, one you should really take seriously is a full-body workout. This article shows you some of…
The anus is one part of your body that you rarely think about, which is not surprising, although it does a lot of work. It is through your anus that you expel waste from your large intestine through the rectum. For a part of the body that does a lot of work, it is rarely…
Ulcer is a very serious medical condition that affects the lining of the intestine. This can make digestion very difficult and can cause great discomfort to the person with the condition. Contrary to what most people think about ulcer being caused by spicy foods or not eating well enough, an ulcer is either caused by…
There are so many illnesses that a baby can be susceptible to and one of them is measles. Measles often occurs in breakouts because it is a very contagious illness and without adequate protection, your baby could contract it too. Measles can be very serious and, according to the CDC, 1 to 3 out of…