ARTICLES ON FAMILY & COMMUNITY HEALTH
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0Cockroaches is a major insect found in nearly every home inhabited by man. The association between humans and cockroaches... -
2Obesity in America: The Facts and the Consequences. Obesity is defined as having a body mass index (BMI) that is... -
6The United States National Heart and Lung Institute defines Coronary heart disease (CHD) as a disease in which a... -
0What’s Asthma ? Bronchial asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways characterized by bronchial hyper reactivity and... -
6Globally the prevalence of diabetes in adults (18 years and older) is 8.5 %. An estimated 1.5 million deaths... -
1Paedophilia is a shameful mental disorder in which an adult or older adolescent becomes persistently sexually attracted to children.Globally,... -
0For centuries millions have lost their lives at the work place as a result of ever present hazards and... -
0As more mothers return to work after child birth, one of the important decisions they are making at the... -
0Over the years, Africans and more specifically Ghanaians, Togolese and Nigerians have taken skin bleaching to an unprecedented new... -
2As technology advances so does the complexity and personalization of mobile devices. Phone addiction is a compulsive disorder which... -
1Rat Lassa fever derives its name from the town of lassa in Borno state where it was first discovered in... -
0If you are reading this article from a developing country there is a 17 % chance that the last... -
0The quest to bring innovation and improve the quality of treatment available to HIV patients in the continent, recently...
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1Scientist Unearth New Secret to Managing Diabetes Alternative medicine received a boost with the recent findings of a research conducted... -
0Dementia is a broad term used in describing brain conditions that results in the gradual loss of memory and... -
0Traditional and Cultural Practices in Nigeria that are Public health Disasters Breast Ironing These painful procedure involves using heated objects... -
4Health Department Definition Health department are defined as agencies or departments of health charged with the responsibility of overseeing... -
0DEFINITION OF EPIDEMIOLOGY The World Health Organization (WHO) define epidemiology as a branch of medicine that relates to study of... -
1Public health Practice Definition Public health practice can be defined as the strategic application of public health skills and... -
2Bipolar Test Bipolar disorder especially in children and adolescents remains a major public health challenge that has been associated with... -
1Do you want to stop snoring immediately with natural remedies?Snoring has been known to destroy families and relationships, this... -
3Does environmental factors have an effect on health? Environmental factors are the sum total of biotic and abiotic factors (living... -
0As public health officials battle the many addictions that daily threatens to destroy lives and cripple society, the quest... -
0Monkeypox is an infectious disease caused by a member of the Orthopoxvirus genus in the family Poxviridae. Although it... -
1What is Cancer? The human body is made up of billions of cells which form the building blocks of our... -
0World Health Organization New Consolidated Guidelines For The Use Of Antiretroviral Drugs in Treating And Preventing HIV Infection These New... -
0Globally, public health officials and other health personnel especially in the United States, Nigeria and many countries in Northern... -
0What is Public Health Nursing? Public health nursing is the act of promoting and protecting the health of populations using... -
0The Fathers Of The Disciplines In Public Health As a dynamic and evolving discipline, public health has witnessed rapid... -
0What is an Opioid? Opioids are chemical substances which act on opioid receptors on nerve cells in the brain... -
6What is DBX-13? DBX 13 is one of the many organic natural remedies for diabetes and obesity in the pharmaceutical... -
0Papua New Guinea: Health Information Papua New Guinea and its offshore islands are located in the Western Pacific, A country... -
0Complete List of private and public Hospitals in the Seychelles and their contact details Because health emergencies could arise... -
0Why Older Americans Are ‘Hooked’ on Vitamins & Supplements It is a common practice for doctors, especially general practitioners in... -
1What is the Meaning of Molly Percocet Molly Percocet is a combination of two very powerful drugs, Molly a free powder... -
0What is DMT DMT is the short form of N, N-Dimethyltryptamine, a white crystalline naturally occurring powder found in plants... -
0What Is V 3601 Pill Yellow pill 3601 also known as yellow pill 3601, is code name for a Yellow, oblong,... -
0What is extacy? Extacy is often called “the love pill” because of its ability to heighten perceptions of color, sound... -
1What Is Watson 853 Pill Watson 853 white Pill is generic or code name for the combination prescription drug which... -
2Top 10 Most Obese Cities In America Obesity is defined as having a body mass index (BMI) that... -
04-AcO-DMT Uses, Health Risks, Legality and Effects 4-AcO-DMT is a synthetically produced psychoactive drug used as an alternative to psilocybin, a... -
0What Is Watson 349 Pill Watson 349 Pill is generic or code name for a white, oblong, scored tablet imprinted... -
0Ebola virus disease (EVD), is a viral hemorrhagic fever of humans caused by ebolaviruses. The Signs and symptoms of Ebola disease typically start between... -
1What is Watson 540 Watson 540 Pill is code or generic name for a blue Elliptical / Oval shaped combination... -
2Alcoholism is the most extreme form of alcohol abuse and involves the inability of an individual to manage drinking... -
0What is Krokodil Drug? Known as crocodile drug because of the scaly appearance gangrenous skin takes on. Krokodil drug is... -
0What is Flakka Drug? Flakka, also known as flocka is a designer, synthetic, psychoactive street drug containing alpha pyrrolidinovalerophenone (Alpha... -
0What is PCP? PCP stands for Phencyclidine, also known as "angel dust." It is an illegal hallucinogen used for... -
1What is Klonopin (clonazepam)? Klonopin Pill is a round pill containing clonazepam, a prescription medication belonging to a group of drugs... -
0What is m365 Oval Pill? M365 is a white oblong pill containing 325 mg Acetaminophen and 5 mg Hydrocodone bitartrate.... -
0Xanax is one of the brand names for Alprazolam, a class of medications called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous... -
0How long does Ecstacy high last What is ecstacy? Ecstacy also known as mandy is often called “the love pill” because... -
1How Long Does Molly Last What is Molly? Molly also known as MDMA is often called “the love pill” because... -
05 Morphine Derivatives Killing Young People Drug abuse has become a major problem not just in the United States where... -
0How Long Does a Weed High Last? What Is Weed? Weed is the street name for cannabis commonly known as marijuana, a psychoactive... -
0Is Demerol An Opioid Demerol is the brand name for Pethidine a synthetic opioid pain medication... -
0Gabapentin -What You Should Know Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug medication used to treat epilepsy, neuropathic pain, hot... -
0Methadone clinic Methadone Clinics – How They Operate & Locations What is a Methadone Clinic? A methadone clinic is a clinic for the... -
0How Long Does Adderall Stay in Your System What is Adderall Adderall drug is a combination medication containing four salts of the... -
1Snorting Hydrocodone: Effects, Health Risks, Side Effects What’s Hydrocodone? Hydrocodone is a semi-synthetic, moderately potent, orally available opioid synthesized from codeine, one... -
2What is Adderall Adderall drug is a combination medication containing four salts of the two enantiomers of amphetamine,a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant of the phenethylamine class which helps increase your... -
0What is MDMA? MDMA is the abbreviation of 3,4-methylenedioxy-methamphetamine , a synthetic drug that alters mood and perception. It achieves this by increasing... -
1Drinking Distilled Water While Pregnant or Breastfeeding A healthy diet is an important part of a healthy lifestyle at any time, but especially vital... -
0Drinking Distilled Water: is distilled water safe for babies? The most critical period for a child’s development is the 1,000... -
1Is it Safe to Use Distilled Water For Baby Formula? Feeding a baby with breast milk exclusively is most often... -
0What is a Notifiable Disease? A notifiable disease refers to any disease that is required by law to be reported to government authorities .... -
0Fake drugs also referred to as counterfeit drugs can be defined as illegally produced drugs or pharmaceutical preparations that may be... -
01P-LSD - Chemically known as 1-propionyl-lysergic acid diethylamide is a very potent, long-lasting hallucinogenic substance of the the lysergamide class that produces LSD-like psychedelic effects... -
0Lean also known as purple drank is a purple drink concocted from cough syrups containing Promethazine with Codeine such as sizzurp,... -
0Ecstasy also known as mandy is often called “the love pill” because of its ability to heighten perceptions of... -
0The legality of child pornography is explicitly addressed in 94 of the 187 Interpol member states as of 2008,... -
0What is Pornography ? Pornography can be defined as any printed or visual material containing an explicit description or display of sexual... -
0Fake drugs also referred to as counterfeit drugs can be defined as illegally produced drugs or pharmaceutical preparations that may be... -
0Fake drugs also referred to as counterfeit drugs can be defined as illegally produced drugs or pharmaceutical preparations that may be... -
0How Long Does DMT Stay In Your System DMT is the short form of N, N-Dimethyltryptamine, a white crystalline naturally... -
0Extacy is often called “the love pill” because of its ability to heighten perceptions of color, sound and supposedly... -
0Substance Abuse Testing - also known as drug screening involves the use of specialized techniques, kits, machines and procedures... -
0What is GG249 Xanax Bar Pill with imprint GG 249 is a type of Xanax which contains Alprazolam supplied by Sandoz... -
0Fake drugs also referred to as counterfeit drugs can be defined as illegally produced drugs or pharmaceutical preparations that may be contaminated... -
0Liquid Xanax contain Alprazolam concentrate solution. Alprazolam is a class of medications called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system)... -
0Anxiety is a feeling of unease, such as worry or fear, that can be mild or severe. Everyone has... -
0Meningococcal meningitis, commonly referred to as cerebrospinal meningitis, causes outbreaks in Nigeria. While these outbreaks can occur in any part... -
0Monkeypox is a rare self-limiting viral zoonosis (a virus transmitted to humans from animals) with symptoms in humans similar to... -
0Drug Testing - also known as drug screening involves the use of specialized techniques, kits, machines and procedures for... -
0R039 Pill Identification The pill with an R039 imprint has been identified as 2mg Alprazolam (Xanax ) manufactured and supplied by Actavis.... -
0Substance Abuse Testing - also known as drug screening involves the use of specialized techniques, kits, machines and procedures... -
0Percocet or Oxycodone and acetaminophen is a prescription drug used to treat moderate to severe pain. It is a combined... -
0What is Stage 4 lung cancer? Stage 4 non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) also called advanced lung cancer, is the most advanced... -
0What is a substance abuse evaluation? Substance Abuse Evaluation are interview screenings which may be self-administered or administered by a... -
0What is a substance Abuse? Substance abuse refers to the harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive substances, including alcohol and... -
0Substance Abuse Evaluation: are interview screenings which may be self-administered or administered by a physician or clinician, family member,... -
0Substance abuse- refers to the harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive substances, including alcohol and illicit drugs. Psychoactive substance... -
0Addiction is a physical or psychological need to do, take or use a particular thing, to the point where... -
0What is poison oak? Poison oak, is a woody vine or shrub in the sumac family, Anacardiaceae. It is widely... -
0What is a Pill Identifier? A pill identifier can be defined as an App, software, platform or tool that identifies... -
010 Things You Should Know About Speed drug Speed drug also known by the names; upper, phet, billy, whiz, sulph,... -
0Several opioids are used in palliative care settings, opioids also differ in several ways including their potency, onset, and... -
0Public health has been defined by the world health organization as "the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging... -
0What is carfentanil? Carfentanil or carfentanyl is a structural analog of the synthetic opioid analgesic fentanyl. Short acting and with... -
0Carfentanil or carfentanyl (Wildnil) is a derivative of the popular synthetic opioid analgesic fentanyl, and is one of the... -
0The green rectangular pill with imprint S 90 3 has been identified as Alprazolam 2 mg. It is supplied... -
0Nigeria has the second largest HIV epidemic in the world. Although HIV prevalence among adults is much less (2.8%)... -
0What is Xanax G3722 white bar pill? The white, rectanglar pill with imprint G 372 2 has been identified as... -
0Public health movements are large, sometimes informal, groupings of individuals or organizations which focus on specific or broad public... -
0What is g3722 white bar pill? G3722 is a pharmaceutical narcotic which contains Alprazolam 2 mg. It is supplied... -
0Methadone, sold under the brand name Dolophine among others, is an opioid used for opioid maintenance therapy in opioid... -
0What is kamagra? The blue diamond shaped pill with 100 on both sides or 100 or one side contains sildenafil... -
0Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes (meninges) surrounding your brain and spinal cord. The swelling from meningitis typically... -
0Members of the South African Health Ministery chat on April 8, 2013 during the launch of the new single... -
0HIV-related stigma and discrimination refers to prejudice, negative attitudes and abuse directed at people living with HIV and AIDS.... -
0First aid is the first and immediate assistance given to any person suffering from either a minor or serious... -
0Hepatitis B is an infection of your liver. It can cause scarring of the organ, liver failure, and cancer.... -
0A blood transfusion is a way of adding blood to your body after an illness or injury. If your body is missing one... -
0The rate of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use among cancer patients is on the increase worldwide. This is... -
0Who is a drug dealer? A drug dealer is an individual who sells drugs, of any type or quantity, illegally.... -
0Hygiene has long-established links with public health, but was not included in any MDG targets or indicators. The explicit... -
0Dr. Helen Rodríguez Trías Dr. Helen Rodríguez Trías was a pediatrician, educator and women's rights activist. She was the first... -
0Dr. Virginia Apgar, (June 7, 1909 – August 7, 1974) was an American obstetrical anesthesiologist best known as the... -
0Adolescence is the phase of life stretching between childhood and adulthood, and its definition has long posed a conundrum.... -
0Malaria is a life-threatening disease. It’s typically transmitted through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito. Infected mosquitoes carry the Plasmodium parasite. When... -
0Malaria is a life-threatening disease. It’s typically transmitted through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito. Infected mosquitoes carry the Plasmodium parasite. Malaria... -
0The medical profession has been from time immemorial, and universally, it still remains the most learned and the noble... -
0The control of drugs, food and cosmetics In Nigeria is vested in the National Agency for Food and Drug... -
0The manufacture and distribution of medicines is a global industry, tainted by fake and substandard products. Not only might... -
0Public safety officials have put out an alert about an increase of apparent oxycodone pills that look to be... -
0This pharmaceutical directory contains corporate information about pharmaceutical companies and executives in the USA pharmaceutical industry The industry is... -
0The public health field contains a variety of opportunities for individuals interested in promoting good health practices and educating... -
0What is Mental Illness? A mental disorder, also called a mental illness or psychiatric disorder, is a behavioral or mental... -
0What are communicable diseases? Communicable diseases are diseases that can be spread from one person to another and cause a...