The one wish for every pregnant woman is to deliver her child safely and properly. That is why many expectant mothers begin to look for a good hospital months before their due date. This is to avoid last-minute rush and making the mistake of choosing the wrong hospital. Choosing a good hospital for delivery in…
Stockfish is a type of fish that is widely eaten in Nigeria. It is very tasty and is mostly used in preparing soups because of how it enhances taste and aroma. Popularly called ‘okporoko’ amongst the Igbo people in Nigeria, stockfish is enjoyed all around the world. What we call stockfish is a type of…
A school is a place where students or pupils acquire knowledge, values, and skills; still, it could be an abode for all sorts of germs and infections. On average, a primary school student is exposed to about six infections in a 12 calendar month. This automatically translates to the absence of the child from school…
Exercising is an important habit and a very healthy activity for a person suffering from high blood pressure, nonetheless, it might be dangerous if it is not done correctly. It is important to exercise correctly and manage your health properly, especially if you have high BP. In this article, we will discuss some exercise tips…
Trying to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight is challenging for most people. It also doesn’t help that there are so many fad diets and quick weight loss tricks out there. However, it’s important to understand that cutting calories alone will not lead to fat loss. In order to lose weight, you need to…
No Nigerian party is complete without finger foods. Finger foods, also known as appetizers or, more colloquially, small chops, are light foods eaten just to whet the appetite or to keep the mouth moving, while you wait for the main dish. Finger foods also include snacks that you can eat when you do not want…
Lately, there has been a lot of talks about the drug locally known as ‘Mkpuru Mmiri’ on social media and about how it has become a menace in the country, particularly in the Southeast region of Nigeria. This has led to people wanting to find out more about the drug, including its side effects and…
Editan leaf is a vegetable plant used in the preparation of Editan soup. The soup is believed to have originated from the Efik people of Cross River State of Nigeria; however, it is also used by the Ibibios and many other parts of Nigeria. The medicinal plant is obtained from the leaf of Lasianthera africana plant….
Tuberculosis is a disease is caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is a communicable disease that affects the lungs and is commonly already by air, such as when a person with the disease sneezes or coughs. In extreme cases where proper care and treatment are not taken, the disease can be fatal. Although…
Eye diseases or Ocular problems are serious conditions that can cause visual difficulties. They vary in distribution across the world due to racial, geographical and socio-economic factors. Below are the five common eye diseases in Nigeria: [1] 5 Common Eye Diseases in Nigeria The prevalence of eye diseases in Nigeria varies from state to…
