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Going ‘Nuts’’- Discovering Almonds

By Peace Pessu If I were to be an animal, I would most likely be a squirrel, because I love nuts! I am surprised I do not have the acne invasion people presume to be the result of eating nuts.

Why Carrots Are Good For You!

By Peace Pessu The carrot is known as the tasty, highly nutritive vegetable that is easy to grow.. Generally people like it because of its sweet taste and crunchy texture. Carrots are a great source of beta-carotene, which is converted

Beyond Leisure: The Art of Exercise

The term exercise is usually used in reference to activities that promote physical fitness. Exercise, basically are activities that results in the contraction of body muscles. Regular exercise and physical activity is the path to a healthier and happier life

How Technology Can Help Stop the Spread of Disease

By Abiola Alabi In modern medical practice, disease surveillance is a process responsible for ensuring that outbreaks of disease, whether within a small population or on a global scale, are monitored and do not spread further. In monitoring such outbreaks,

Saving Nigeria’s Children: Preventing Infant Mortality

Every human life is precious, and the life of the Nigerian child is no less so. Yet, according to the State of the World’s Mothers 2013 report released this week, no fewer than 89,700 day-old babies still die in Nigeria

AfDB Invests $1 Billion for Portable Water Projects in Nigeria

Water is the most critical resource in any nation. It is the principal measure of the health of a country and how its people live. In Tunisia, as in a number of North African countries, the saying to ‘share someone’s

Maternal and Infant Mortality in Nigeria is Grim, Says International Report

Nigeria ranks low in a list of countries for maternal and infant mortality, so says a London-based charity — State of the World’s Mothers — research. It states that, “While 43 percent of under-5 deaths are newborns, only 6 percent

Pneumonia Vaccine for Infants is Imminent, NPHCDA Says

The Executive Director of National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Dr. Ado Gana Mohammed has said that nationwide availability of pneumonia vaccine for infants would be in place by August. He made this known in a recent interview with

One Sugary Drink Every Day May Result in Diabetes!

A recent research study has shown that there is a twenty-two percent chance of Type-2 diabetes, if a person consumes 34cl of any sugary drink – every day. The study, conducted by the Imperial College, London, surveyed 30,000 people over

BootCamp is Back!

You all remember Bootcamp from last year right? I am sure you do, with all the unforgettable memories your new body brought you as a result of your hard work. Last Bootcamp, The Body Alchemist recorded an average of 642kg

Garlic: More Than Just Seasoning

By Eru Kobe Godwin Garlic is the common name for several strongly scented herbs of the lily family (Liliaceous), and for the bulbs of these plants, which are used to flavour food. Common garlic, classified as Allium Sativum, belongs to

Great Eats: 5 Healthy Foods for the Older Nigerian

The adage, “you are what you eat” still holds true today. Eating nutritious meals regularly, especially as you get older, will help you feel vibrant and healthy, inside and out. Here are 5 foods popular across Nigeria that are great

Gates Foundation Appoints Country Representative to Nigeria

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation — known globally for its philanthropic activities — headed by billionaire, Bill Gates, has announced the appointment of Dr. Mairo Mandara as Country Representative to Nigeria. She will work from the Gates Foundation Abuja

Toddler Is Cured of HIV, in Aggressive After Birth Therapy

A 2 year-old female has reportedly been cured of HIV, the first case of its kind reported by scientists — globally. She was aggressively treated with antiretroviral drugs, immediately after her birth, and traces of the virus disappeared from her

$100 million for Polio Eradication, Bloomberg’s Donation To Benefit Nigeria

Billionaire and Mayor of New York City, Michael Bloomberg, has announced a donation of $100 million for polio eradication, through the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI). The donation would benefit Nigeria, as one of the countries where people are still

Preventing a Deadly Disease

By Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani Kicker: More Nigerians are protecting their potential children from sickle cell   Jackie Onyemelukwe was in her final year at Imo State University when her boyfriend, Chuka, proposed. They began making plans to get married, but

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