Have you ever wondered why electrolytes are important and their uses in the body, In this post, we explain why. Body cells perform their functions by sending signals through a coordinated movement of electrolytes in and out of the cells. Were you taught the periodic table in High school? The periodic table of chemical elements …
Do you sometimes wake up with sore throat and want to know some of the reasons this happens? In this post, we talk about seven reasons why you may wake up with sore throat. First, what is a sore throat? What is sore throat? Painful swallowing, feeling of lump in the throat and feeling dryness …
Neem (dongoyaro leaf) with the botanical name- Azadiratcha indica is known worldwide due to its numerous medicinal properties. Neem products are used widely in Southeastern Asia especially India where the tree is commonly found. Neem is also known as India lilac. Popularly known as Dogoyaro in Nigeria, neem leaf is gotten from the neem …
Nail problems can be a sign of diseases. If you want to know why nails change colour or shape, then read on. Nails are an appendage of the skin which is the largest organ in the body. The nail is a mirror to disorders or dysfunction of the internal organs such as the lungs, kidneys, …
The World Health Organization (WHO) has set a goal to eradicate viral hepatitis by the year 2030. WHO plans to achieve this by universal vaccinations against hepatitis B infection and through increasing awareness on the disease in communities. Hepatitis B virus is one of the most common infectious agents that affects the liver and may …
Do you have a habit of eating edible clay, Nzu or calabash chalk, do you know that they contain some toxic substance? Read for more information. Edible clay The first rain that ushers in the raining season fills the air with the enticing smell of clay as the water touches the dusty soil. I found …
Are you a rape victim in Nigeria, this article gives you the information you need. What is rape? Rape is a penetrative sex against the will of a person or under threat of harm. When a person has sex with another without obtaining consent or with incorrectly obtained consent, that is rape. In Nigeria, the …
In this post, you will learn about HIV PEP and where to get them in Nigeria. What is HIV? Human immunodeficiency virus is an infectious agent that destroys the ability of the body to defend itself and fight off infectious diseases. HIV infection is contracted by contact with body fluids of an infected person such …
What is the state of healthcare in Nigeria? We examine this through the eyes of a Nigerian doctor. I have the need to put down my thoughts and frustrations in writing because people need to be informed about the happenings in our health care sector and circumstances within which the average Nigerian doctor has to …
