Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of the organs of a woman’s reproductive system, which include the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, and cervix. Several different types of bacteria can cause PID, including the same bacteria that cause sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as gonorrhea and chlamydia. What commonly occurs is that bacteria first enter the vagina and cause an...
Eggplant also known as aubergine is a vegetable related to the nightshade family which consists of tomato, bell pepper, potato etc. Native to Asia, eggplants ae commonly purple in colour although they can be in colours like red, green or even black. Often called vegetables, they are technically fruits because they contain seeds. Eggplants are a great addition to your...
The WHO has made a historic feat with the endorsement of the world’s first malaria vaccine. The vaccine has been shown to help prevent the disease is geared towards children, in sub-Saharan Africa and other regions with moderate to high transmission. The recommendation to begin using the RTS, S vaccine, is based on an ongoing pilot programme set up by...
As an individual, A smile is the most endearing thing you can wear. The first Friday of October is celebrated as World Smile Day. This year 2021, the occasion is being marked on 1 October. You may say, what is the hullabaloo about a smile? Well, a smile is everything from setting the tone in a gathering to being the...
All You Should Know About Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome(PCOS), A Disease Silently Affecting Many Women
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal and genetic disorder in women. Its cause is, however, unknown. It affects the female reproductive organ by causing the ovaries to be enlarged and creating small cysts on the exterior part of the ovaries. This causes the hormone levels to produce more male hormones than normal, and some of the symptoms...
Cashew nuts are, strictly speaking, not nuts at all. Cashew nuts are the seeds of the fruit of the cashew tree, which is native to Brazil. Cashews are rich in Vitamins C, E, K, phosphorous, iron, magnesium and zinc and also contain antioxidants, phytochemicals and protein. You Probably Never Knew These 6 Amazing Benefits Of Potato Juice The kidney shaped...
Alligator pepper (Aframomum melegueta) is a popular West African spice and is highly valuable as a result of its health benefits. Its other names are hepper pepper, mbongo spice, Afrika kakulesi, melegueta pepper, ginny papper, Guinea pepper, or atare in Yorubaland. The skin of the fruit has a close similarity with the back of an alligator, hence the origin of its name....
If you are an organic food lover, then you would probably have heard of chia seeds. It is a tiny black seed from the desert plant Salvia hispanica, which is native to Mexico. In the past few years, they have exploded in popularity and are now consumed by health-conscious people all over the world. Despite their size, they are known to...
Contact lenses are quite common among women, whether it’s medically recommended or just for beauty purposes. Yet, as beautiful as the contact lenses may seem, there are some risks and side effects involved in using them. If you do not use contact lenses properly, you will be exposed to some risks and side effects that could even affect your vision...
Goron Tula, also known as the ‘miracle fruit’ because of its many health benefits, has been traditionally used in herbal medicine to treat various diseases and ailments. It is an edible, chewy fruit native to the people of Tula in Gombe State and Michika in Adamawa State, part of northern Nigeria. Its English names are African Chewing gum, Snot Apple, Tree...