Persistent headaches have become common. But it is not just because of seasonal allergies, it may very well indicate towards a looming eye problem. Constant headaches have become seemingly common. While mostly we boil down the root cause to too much screen time, bad posture, etc. We have all suffered from headaches at some point or the other in our lives. Some mild, some severe and some fleeting. While the causes for headaches can be manifold, eye problems are among the most common causes of headaches in the young. Here is how to identify when your headache is due to eye…
Author: Abdallah el-Kurebe
We have many classes of seeds. The Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) seeds, hybrid seeds, organic seeds and heirloom seeds. Let’s look at the differences between them? GMO Seeds GMOs stands for Genetically Modified Organisms. In other words, GMOs seeds are created in labs for desirable traits by injecting seeds with genes from another plant. Some of these traits could withstand drier weather conditions or harmful insects. Unlike hybrid seeds that are products of cross-pollination, GMOs seeds are generated in labs via gene modification. GM corn and cowpea (beans) These seeds are generally purchased by commercial farmers for producing crops on…
Earthworms and their marine cousins, bloodworms, can look a lot alike. So much so that if you grab a container of bait worms from a tackle shop, you’d be forgiven for not knowing whether they came from soil or muddy seabed. But you’d scarcely think they were relatives from the arrangement of their genes, new research suggests. That’s because the group of earthworms that wiggled out of the ocean hundreds of millions of years ago—members of the class Clitellata—have completely reorganized their genes, landing many in new spots along their chromosomes. In terms of genome structure, a bloodworm looks more…
“Nigeria today has the second-highest rate of food insecurity on earth, and climate change is only accelerating the problem,” Gates remarked. “Arable land has disappeared. Pests have wiped out harvests. And prices for staple foods have soared. Climate-related losses on many African farms are more than double those seen globally. The poorest farmers are the ones hit hardest, having to cope with more droughts, pests, and diseases, which in turn exacerbate food shortages and push up food prices.”
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…
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…