Society for Family Health (SFH) Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading non-governmental public health organisations in Nigeria, implementing programmes in Reproductive Health/Family Planning, HIV & AIDS prevention and treatment, malaria prevention and treatment, primary health care system strengthening and maternal, newborn and child health care. We work in partnership with the […]
Fake foods are highly processed foods including foods that mimic real food like “fake meat. Counterfeit food or “economically motivated adulteration” as it’s sometimes formally called is a real issue in grocery stores, restaurants, and online food stores everywhere because it is a very profitable illicit business with far reaching health consequences. Fake eggs produced […]
The term sexually transmitted degrees refers to degrees, diplomas and certificates obtained not by academic or intellectual prowess or capacity but through granting of sexual favours in an academic setting. The term was first used by Ademule David December, 2012 and became recently popular following the undercover report by BBC which exposed some Nigerian Lecturers. […]
What is Deaver’s Retractor? The Deaver’s Retractor is a hand-held retractor. It is named after the American surgeon John B. Deaver. It is made up of stainless steel having a curved retracting blade and flat handle. The width of the handle is equal to the width of the retracting blade. The handle is slightly curved […]
What are communicable diseases? Communicable diseases are diseases that can be spread from one person to another and cause a large number of people to get sick. They are caused by germs like bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites or toxins. Germs that may cause communicable diseases are spread in a number of ways including: Physical contact: […]
The Food and Drug Administration is responsible for protecting public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, and medical devices; and by ensuring the safety of our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation. It is the duty of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration […]
A scholarship is an award of financial aid for a student to further their education. Scholarships are awarded based upon various criteria, which usually reflect the values and purposes of the donor or founder of the award. Scholarship money is not required to be repaid by the student. In the world of academic integrity, […]
Located on the outskirts of the capital city of Doha, Qatar University was the first and largest higher-learning institute in the country. It was founded in 1973 after a decree from the Emir of Qatar. Times Higher Education has ranked the school as high as 401st in the world as well as 75th in the […]
What is Mental Illness? A mental disorder, also called a mental illness or psychiatric disorder, is a behavioral or mental pattern that causes significant distress or impairment of personal functioning. Such features may be persistent, relapsing and remitting, or occur as a single episode. Mental health is the foundation for emotions, thinking, communication, learning, resilience […]
Beware of products claiming to cure cancer on websites or social media platforms, such as Facebook and Instagram. Legitimate medical products such as drugs and devices intended to treat cancer must gain regulatory approval or clearance before they are marketed and sold. Nevertheless, it’s always possible to find someone or some company hawking bogus cancer […]
