Cereals are nutritionally important sources of dietary protein, iron, vitamin B complex, vitamin E, carbohydrates, niacin, riboflavin, thiamine, fiber and traces of minerals important for both humans and animals. Cereals also help to prevent cancer, constipation, colon disorders and high blood sugar Low histamine cereals can help people who develop symptoms, such as sneezing, itching, […]
Nigeria, with population exceeding 170 million, is one of the largest producers of solid waste in Africa. Nigeria generates more than 32 million tons of solid waste annually, out of which only 20-30% is collected. Reckless disposal of MSW has led to blockage of sewers and drainage networks, and choking of water bodies. Waste disposal, […]
Nigeria is so rich in water resources that many of its 36 states are named after rivers. In fact, only 19% of Nigeria’s population has access to safe drinking water. Although 67% of people have basic water supply, access is uneven. According to UNICEF, poor access to improved water and sanitation in Nigeria remains a […]
The debate over the difference between drugs and medicines has been raging for a while. Contrary to the normal belief that they are synonymous, they are actually quite different. Drugs take away control of your body & mind from you. Medicines reverse this and restore the control back to you. A drug is a […]
Nigeria is ranked second highest in the rate of road accidents and other emergencies (Deaths, disabilities) among 193 countries of the world. The emergency situation in Nigeria has also been exacerbated by frequent and continuous attack by Boko Haram especially in the North eastern part of the country. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is the […]
According to UNICEF, each year at least 7 million babies are born. While it takes nine months to grow a full-term baby, labor and delivery occurs in a matter of days or even hours. However, it’s the process of labor and delivery that tends to occupy the minds of expectant parents the most. The […]
Abuse in all its forms is a daily reality for many children and adults and only a fraction ever receive help. Six out of every 10 children experience some form of violence – one in four girls and 10 percent of boys have been victims of sexual violence. Nearly 700,000 children are abused in the […]
Over 1 billion people lack access to safe water supplies, while 2.6 billion people lack adequate sanitation. Lack of sanitation leads to widespread microbial contamination of drinking water. Water-associated infectious diseases claim up to 3.2 million lives each year, approximately 6% of all deaths globally. The burden of disease from inadequate water, sanitation, and hygiene […]
Sunlight, also called sunshine, solar radiation that is visible at Earth’s surface. The amount of sunlight is dependent on the extent of the daytime cloud cover. Some places on Earth receive more than 4,000 hours per year of sunlight (more than 90 percent of the maximum possible), as in the Sahara; others receive less than […]
A centrifuge is a laboratory device that is used for the separation of fluids, gas or liquid, based on density. Separation is achieved by spinning a vessel containing material at high speed; the centrifugal force pushes heavier materials to the outside of the vessel. This apparatus is found in most laboratories from academic to clinical […]
