App Of The Week: Hudibia
The health sector in Nigeria still has its shortcomings, especially in the areas of emergency management and infrastructure necessary for quality health care. With a whopping population of over a hundred and fifty million people, Nigeria needs a health sector replete with medical facilities and high-functioning medical professionals. One of the technologies aiming to achieve this […]
The Origin Of Nigerian Food – Baobab
Baobab is a multi-purpose tree found in the savannas of Africa, locally known as Kuka in Hausa and Ose in Yoruba. Baobab is commonly used in making miyan kuka soup in Northern Nigeria. Baobab Every part of the tree – the leaves, fruit pulp, leaves, bark, roots and seeds – is used as food, and […]
Women You Should Know: Dr Ibidapo Olayinka Olajumoke
Dr Olajumoke Olayinka Ibidapo, whose parents hail from Ilesa, Osun State, was born on October 8, 1958 to the family of Late Elder Josiah Olagunju and Mrs Adebisi Omotunde Olajoyegbe in Lagos state. Growing up with a strong passion for the field of medicine, Olajumoke, after successfully having her primary and secondary education at Ireti […]
5 Benefits of Turmeric as a Home Remedy
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a plant native to the Indians, it has a number of uses ranging from being used as a traditional medicine to being used as a spice for soups and gravy. It is also used as a dye for clothing. According to Top 10 Home Remedies, having some turmeric at home can be quite […]
Foods That Don’t Mix With Medicine
Doctors and pharmacists sometimes, tell you what you shouldn’t do, while you’re taking certain prescriptions. But they usually don’t tell you what you shouldn’t eat. Foods that are eaten regularly, and are healthy nutrient-rich choices, can be potentially health-damaging when mixed with some medications. Milk When taking antibiotics and certain osteoporosis medication, it is better to avoid drinking a glass […]
Online Shopping: Nigeria’s Most Trusted Pharmacies Now Accessible on My-Medicines.com
Have you ever wished you could buy medicines without having to go the pharmacy physically? Your wish has been granted; your most trusted pharmacies are now a few clicks away! Advantage Health Africa recently launched my-medicines.com, a fully dedicated online medicine ordering platform where you can sign on and make purchases of a wide range […]
Nigerians and Cyber-Medicine: The Internet, Our Doctor
The Internet has transformed the way ordinary people conduct their everyday businesses. People can bank, pay bills, manage investments, order various products, and obtain information on an infinite number of topics online. It is therefore not unexpected that such an innovation would become a vehicle for the layperson to educate themselves concerning their health. With […]
How to Make Your Doctor Cry
In Nigeria, the doctor is that one person almost everyone sees as invincible. In fact, having one as a member of your family is like a hydra-headed trophy. From making illnesses virtually disappear, to saving lives; these group of people are seen as demi-gods. Contrary to what you might think, there are things you do […]
3 Legal Documents to Safeguard Your Health and Business
As the number of diseases discovered increases daily, and with majority of the new ones (particularly those cancer-related) still baffling scientists as to the causative factors, and most of them not having a sure cure yet, life expectancy has dropped drastically. Add to that poor health habits and one can see how possible it is […]
The Dangers Of Self Medication.
By Bernice Alhassan. Self-medication involves the use of drugs without the advice of a qualified medical practitioner or doctor. It has become a norm in our society and unknown to many, it is a potentially dangerous practice to indulge in.The stressful conditions under which we live, the competition at work or business and the hustle […]
Nigerian Surmounts Admission Frustration To Be Valedictorian At CCNY
A Nigerian, Joshua Usani was selected as the valedictorian for the 2011 graduation class of the City College of New York (CCNY). This did not come easy as Usani, who graduated ‘Summa Cum Laude’ at the top 3 per cent of the graduating class at CCNY, with a GPA of 3.9 out of 4.0, […]