Another medical jargon? Oh yes. Well, this one happens to be even more common, so common everyone has it just like everyone has a name. Osmidrosis also means body odour. The first thought that comes to mind is usually an unpleasant scent coming off a person, but body odour happens to be just a smell…
DetailsWell, doctors love to use big words when describing little things and you must know that by now. Fetor oris, also known as halitosis, is actually medical jargon for foul smelling breath. There’s really no long list of things more distressing or embarrassing than having a foul breath. Yet, about 25% to 30% of the…
DetailsThe Apple Inc. produces the most coveted digital devices in Nigeria and the world at large today. Any device with bearing a design of an apple with a side bit off is often viewed as classy and of course expensive making its acquirement a dream come true for most. Well there’s another ‘apple’, and this…
DetailsThe effects of red meat on health have been well studied and it is believed that we have a good understanding of these effects. Particularly striking is the link between red meat consumption and two conditions which are cardiovascular disease and diabetes. In 2011, a study by Harvard University made news headlines when it published…
DetailsCertainly, a thought comes to mind here. Those alarm bells in your head that respond to error are ringing right now. Actually, the topic isn’t my original idea. I just had to borrow it for the benefit of that poetic feel it has. Yes, beef is also red meat. For those of us who didn’t…
DetailsIt is no good news but it’s really no longer any news that Nigeria was declared the poverty capital of the world sometime last year. One year has passed by now and no new ratings have surfaced yet. Although this in itself is a pitiable realization, the study of health in relation to poverty would…
DetailsIn Africa today, Nigeria still boasts about having one of the strongest and growing economies. One would think of that a better economy should herald a raised standard of life for the citizens. As far as Nigeria is concerned, that’s still subject to lots and lots of discussion. This series of articles discusses various components…
DetailsThe list of health problems that could emerge from domestic violence is almost endless. Its impact on physical health varies from acute or immediate physical injuries, such as bruises, abrasions, lacerations, punctures, burns and bites, as well as fractures and broken bones or teeth to chronic health problems such as headaches, chronic pelvic pain, back…
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