Perfumes are made of frangrances that are made of toxic chemicals! There are over 3,000 individual fragrance ingredients used in our favorite perfumes, body lotions, hair products, make-up, and baby products to name a few. While some of these chemicals are safe for our health and the environment, others have never been tested for safety. According to scientists, some of these chemicals are even known to cause cancer, hormone disruption, and reproductive harm! We use body wash, shampoo, moisturizer, sunscreen, and deodorant every day or even multiple times a day. Over the long-term, your exposure to all these chemicals adds up and…
Author: Abdallah el-Kurebe
According to sources, Cardoso procured two additional SUVs for use in Lagos and Abuja, despite the availability of armored vehicles in the existing convoy. Furthermore, about 20 new Toyota Camry cars were allegedly purchased for CBN management and board members at a rate of N85 million each. Reports also indicate that the governor and his deputies have significantly increased their annual housing allowances to nearly N1 billion, despite residing in official residences in Abuja’s Maitama district.
What is hepatitis? According to the WHO, hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver that is caused by a variety of infectious viruses and non-infectious agents leading to a range of health problems, some of which can be fatal. The virus has five main strains referred to as types A, B, C, D and E. While they all cause liver disease, they differ in important ways including modes of transmission, severity of the illness, geographical distribution and prevention methods. In particular, types B and C lead to chronic disease in hundreds of millions of people and together are the most…
“Addressing the current Mpox vaccine shortage and delivering vaccines to communities who need them now is of paramount importance,” emphasized Leila Pakkala, Director of UNICEF’s Supply Division. Dr. Jean Kaseya, Director General of Africa CDC, echoed this sentiment, highlighting the importance of a swift and equitable vaccine allocation across the continent.
Agricultural scientists from nine African nations convened in Kigali, Rwanda, for a strategic dialogue on biotechnology’s role in Africa’s agricultural and food systems. The gathering included experts from Kenya, Tanzania, Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Ghana, Malawi, Rwanda, Mozambique, and Ethiopia. Under the theme “Strategic Dialogue on Biotechnology Research in Africa’s Agricultural Systems,” the meeting addressed the challenges facing Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) on the continent. Participants emphasized that while Africa is rich in resources, limited investment in STI has hindered its development. Dr. Canisius Kanangire, Executive Director of the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF), highlighted the importance of collaboration among…
Foamy urine can be a concerning and often unexpected sight for many. But before you worry yourself too much, it’s important to understand what exactly causes it and what it could indicate about your health. By Avast Erogon What is formy urine? First and foremost, let’s define what foamy urine is. It’s urine that contains a noticeable number of bubbles or foam, and it’s usually more common in the morning when your urine is more concentrated. While it can simply be a result of how quickly urine hits the toilet water, it can also be a sign of an underlying…
While HIV treatment has come a long way, people living with the condition report chronic pain more often than those without HIV. This is true even in people taking antiretroviral therapy (ART). By Jammie Eske ART can reduce levels of HIV in the blood to undetectable levels, lengthening a person’s life to that of an average adult. But the virus can still have an impact on the body. A 2018 study suggests that people living with HIV may be more likely to experience pain than those without, which can have a significant impact on quality of life and daily functioning. The types…
Before Nigeria’s presidential elections last year, legislator Alhassan Doguwa told raucous supporters what would happen to those who did not vote for his dominant All Progressives Congress party. “To God who made me, on election day, you must vote for APC or we will deal with you,” he warned to cheers captured on video. “I’m saying it again: On Election Day, you either vote for APC or we deal with you.” Police in northern Nigeria said soon after that his threats were not idle — he was charged with election-related murders of several people. The deaths were far from alone…
Medications for HIV have many side effects and can make it challenging to continue treatment. Learn how to manage the side effects to ensure successful treatment and maintain quality of life. Although HIV remains incurable, various medications are available to help people living with HIV live longer, healthier lives and reduce the likelihood of virus transmission. Treatment for HIV — known as antiretroviral therapy (ART) — involves taking a combination of medications that target different parts of the viral life cycle to prevent replication of the virus in the body. These drugs can help suppress the amount of virus in…
The effects of air pollution on life expectancy surpass those of smoking, heavy drinking and are several times greater than other major health risks like HIV/AIDS and malnutrition.