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Epilepsy: How ginger boosts effectiveness of medicine
GINGER is used in Nigerian folk medicine to manage colds, pain, arthritis, vomiting and nausea. Beyond all these, ginger has promising benefits that may reduce cognitive deficits, brain cell loss, and seizure severity in individuals with…
‘Why daily intake of date protects against preeclampsia, makes labour easy’
Many people have long believed that date is good for general health. There’s some evidence that shows that eating dates may help make labour and delivery easy, short, and healthy. What is more, experts say that eating dates during pregnancy…
Study explores blood sugar benefits of mulberry extract
THE potential benefits of mulberry fruit extracts to reduce blood sugar and insulin increase after a meal may be achievable at a lower dose than previously reported, says a new study from Unilever R&D.
Data published in the British…
Why tiger nut reliefs urinary tract infection — Study
MANY individuals, including diabetics, eat tiger nut mainly for its sweetness and for its high content of arginine, which is reported to stimulate the production of insulin. Now, in a new study, researchers have said it is a fruit that…
Bitter leaf can contribute to promoting weight loss —Experts
Researchers have said daily intake of bitter leaf with Nigeria’s indigenous staples or as a spice in food may help to promote weight loss and lower bad cholesterol levels in the blood by decreasing the amount of dietary fat that is absorbed…
Increased protein leads to taller girls —Study
In addition to carbohydrates and fats, protein is one of the three macronutrients required for optimal health. Protein aids with tissue growth and repair, supports immune health, and according to new research, may help some children grow…
Experts discover medicinal plants with potential to cure cervical cancer
CERVICAL cancer induced by the germ Human papillomavirus (HPV) is becoming a leading cause of death in women. Researchers have discovered an important substance present in some medicinal plants to cure cervical cancer. It can kill HPV.…
Lime, lemon juice improve effectiveness of viagra in men —Study
L IME and lemon are high in vitamin C and antioxidants — both of which may offer health benefits. Consuming lime or lemon or drinking its juice may improve immunity, reduce heart disease risk factors, prevent kidney stones, aid iron…
Why locust beans, millet boost body’s blood level
A FRICAN locust beans can be described as a condiment many relish in vegetable soup. But unknown to many people, African locust beans can serve as prophylaxis and remedy for several diseases including anaemia, a condition that occurs due to…
‘Prickly pear help manage blood sugar levels’
RESEARCHERS have identified the prickly pear as a promising nutritional approach for managing sugar levels in the body in a review that assesses the evidence of the food’s metabolic benefits.
The review suggests the high fibre content of…