Onion is one of the most widely cultivated vegetables in the world. It is consumed in various ways in almost all cuisines across the globe. Leaves and bulbs gotten from the onion plant are used in preparing soups, snacks, salads, vegetables, sauces, stews, barbecue, etc. They provide aroma and flavour to the food. Onions are…
The issue of environmental health in Nigeria is one that has lingered for decades. Successive governments have crafted policies and adopted programs to improve the level of environmental health but have very little to show in terms of achievement. Environmental health has to do with the biological, chemical, and physical agents that are found in…
Maternal health simply means the health of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and of course, postnatal care. Improving the health of mothers is very important as their well-being determines the health of the next generation. Nigeria is one of the countries with the highest maternal mortality rate. There are so many reasons why some mothers choose…
This decade has brought us much terrible news about growing talcum powder lawsuits. To be honest, it is heartbreaking that a harmless-looking thing like baby talcum powder, which is supposed to protect the child, actually ends up harming. The past and ongoing talcum powder lawsuits have forced us to look for alternatives because, well, in the…
Plantain is known popularly by both the young and old and can be served either boiled, roasted or fried. Unripe plantain tastes really bad when eaten raw so don’t be deceived by the banana-like resemblance. Plantain generally are less sweeter and starchier replacement for bananas. Many people prefer eating unripe plantain over ripe plantain. This…
Human Immunodeficiency Virus, HIV remains one of the deadliest diseases globally, with 37.9 million people living with HIV/AIDS. HIV results in AIDS when the body’s immune system is compromised. In simple words, AIDS is the advanced stage of HIV. ELISA kit is a highly-specific & sensitive method to diagnose HIV condition. It performs the qualitative analysis of…
One of the few fruits that is widely enjoyed is banana. Banana is a sweet, tropical fruit that has a worldwide appeal. But besides its sweet taste, bananas are also popular because they are very healthy. It has a lot of nutrients and eating bananas regularly is advised, especially if you are a man. There…
Being healthy is one of the important aspects of life. As humans, there are certain things we must do in order to keep fit and avoid different kinds of sicknesses. Exercising regularly is one of the ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle. For those engaging in weight loss programs, if you feel your schedule is…
What is tear gas? Tear gas refers to a group of chemical irritants commonly used to control or disperse crowds. The common chemical used for this is 2-chlorobenzalmalonitrile or CS. Contrary to its name, tear gas isn’t a gas. It’s a pressurized powder that creates a mist when released. What are the effects of tear…
Fitness is very important no matter at what age we are standing on, either it’s our mid-age, old age, or twenties. Fitness is at the top of the list for every one of us. It is never too late to start; we can give the time and care our body deserves at any time. It…