Gongronema latifolium, commonly called ‘utazi’ and ‘arokeke’ in the South Eastern and South Western parts of Nigeria, is a tropical rainforest plant primarily used as spice and vegetable in traditional folk medicine according to studies. The plant contains essential oils, saponins and pregnanes among others. The extracts posses hypoglycemic, hypolipidemic, antioxidative and anti-inflammatory properties. […]
Abortion is the removal of pregnancy tissue, products of conception or the fetus and placenta (afterbirth) from the uterus. In general, the terms fetus and placenta are used after eight weeks of pregnancy. Pregnancy tissue and products of conception refer to tissue produced by the union of an egg and sperm before eight weeks. Other […]
Suboxone, a combination medication containing buprenorphine and naloxone, is one of the main medications used for medication-assisted therapy (MAT) for opiate addiction. Use of MATs has been shown to lower the risk of fatal overdoses by approximately 50%. Suboxone works by tightly binding to the same receptors in the brain as other opiates, such as […]
There are more than 30 types of vegetables that are grown in Nigeria, though some are in more demand than others Vegetables are well-known for being good for your health. Most vegetables are low in calories but high in vitamins, minerals and fiber. However, some vegetables stand out from the rest with additional proven […]
What are Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities? Intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) are disorders that are usually present at birth and that negatively affect the trajectory of the individual’s physical, intellectual, and/or emotional development. Many of these conditions affect multiple body parts or systems. As of 2016, 7.37 million people in the United States had intellectual […]
What Is a Staph Infection? A staph infection is caused by a Staphylococcus (or “staph”) bacteria. Actually, about 25% of people normally carry staph in the nose, mouth, genitals, or anal area, and don’t have symptoms of an infection. The foot is also very prone to picking up bacteria from the floor. The infection often […]
Pneumonia is a form of acute respiratory infection that affects the lungs. The lungs are made up of small sacs called alveoli, which fill with air when a healthy person breathes. When an individual has pneumonia, the alveoli are filled with pus and fluid, which makes breathing painful and limits oxygen intake. Pneumonia is the […]
Most women are able to become pregnant from puberty, when their menstrual cycles begin, until menopause when their cycles stop. A pregnancy starts with fertilization when a woman’s egg joins with a man’s sperm. Fertilization usually takes place in a fallopian tube that links an ovary to the uterus. If the fertilized egg successfully travels […]
There are many reasons why adults are underweight. Most adults are skinny genetically where they have higher metabolism rate compared to others. Busy lifestyle with stress, depression, smoking, poor appetite, convalescence or strenuous physical activities are part of the reasons why most adults stay skinny. Amongst ladies especially, image might be another possible cause […]
Soursop, (Annona muricata), also called guanabana, graviola, or Brazilian pawpaw, tree of the custard apple family (Annonaceae), grown for its large edible fruits. Native to the American tropics, the tree has been widely introduced in the Old World tropics. The entire tree including the leaves, the bark and even the root has been used to […]
