Marijuana, weed, pot, dope, grass. They’re different names for the same drug that comes from the cannabis plant. You can smoke it, vape it, drink it, or eat it. Most folks use marijuana for pleasure and recreation. But a growing number of doctors prescribe it for specific medical conditions and symptoms. Marijuana has mind-altering compounds […]
A candle is an ignitable wick embedded in wax, or another flammable solid substance such as tallow, that provides light, and in some cases, a fragrance. A candle can also provide heat or a method of keeping time. A person who makes candles is traditionally known as a chandler. Various devices have been invented to […]
Bevacizumab, sold under the brand name Avastin, is a medication used to treat a number of types of cancers and a specific eye disease. For cancer it is given by slow injection into a vein and used for colon cancer, lung cancer, glioblastoma, and renal-cell carcinoma. Bevacizumab can cause a rare but serious neurologic disorder […]
Hydrochlorothiazide belongs to a class of drugs known as diuretics/”water pills.” It works by causing you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. This medication also reduces extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease. This can […]
Avastin (Bevacizumab) is a cancer treatment drug manufactured by Genentech, USA. It is a treatment for many different types of cancers. Avastin targets a cancer cell protein called vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). This protein helps cancers to grow blood vessels, so they can get food and oxygen from the blood. All cancers need a […]
Skin-lightening or bleaching has reached epidemic levels in many nations across the world especially in African countries like Ghana, Nigeria, Mali, Kenya and Tanzania. Certain skin-lightening creams and medicated soaps can contain mercury. Cosmetic preparations containing mercury for bleaching purpose is an old practice. Mercury is a toxic metal but found usefulness in many cosmetic […]
Pill Identification The pill with an R039 imprint has been identified as 2mg Alprazolam (Xanax ) manufactured and supplied by Actavis while the blue rectangle pill with the imprint B707 has been identified as Alprazolam 2 mg. It is supplied by Breckenridge Pharmaceutical. Alprazolam was first released by Upjohn Laboratories (now a part of Pfizer) in 1981, as the […]
Quaker oats is a very popular meal in Nigeria, oatmeal is a satisfying, healthy morning meal. It’s a whole grain–something that most Nigerians are conversant with. It is high in soluble fiber, which may help to lower “bad” LDL cholesterol, and has a healthy amount of protein, both of which will help you feel satisfied […]
The orange round pill with imprint AN 415 has been identified as Buprenorphine Hydrochloride and Naloxone Hydrochloride (Sublingual) 8 mg (base) / 2 mg (base). It is supplied by Amneal Pharmaceuticals. Buprenorphine/naloxone is used in the treatment of opiate dependence and belongs to the drug class narcotic analgesic combinations. Risk cannot be ruled out during […]
There are an estimated 100 million malaria cases with over 300,000 deaths per year in Nigeria. Malaria is a life-threatening disease. It’s typically transmitted through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito. Infected mosquitoes carry the Plasmodium parasite. When this mosquito bites you, the parasite is released into your bloodstream. Once the parasites are inside […]
