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What is COVID-19? Everything you need to know about Coronavirus Disease 2019 in Nigeria.

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The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has taken the whole world by storm in recent weeks.Thousands are infected and the death toll of the disease has risen to thousands especially in hard-hit countries like China and Italy and even the United States. image source: the guardian.com As at the time of publishing this article, worldometers.info reports that more than 417,000 people have been infected all over the world. About 108,000 persons who contracted the disease have recovered, while more than 18,600 persons have died. These figures change alarmingly, every day, so by the time you are reading this, it may have gone way up. Unfortunately. Here in Nigeria so far, only 42 cases have been recorded. Two persons have recovered so far and one person has died. As most of the countries of the world go on lock-down. There's panic everywhere, as people make efforts to get more information, learn more about the disease, and know how they can protect themselves and prevent the...
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What is CBD and how does it work in the body?

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CBD is like the new cure-all solution at the moment, and it may rightly be so. People who have used CBD, are coming out with so many testimonies about its wonders. But to the uninformed and uninitiated, CBD is still a piece of mystery. There are questions and a cloud of confusion hanging over CBD and its uses. In this article, we are going to answer some of these pressing questions people are asking, like... What is CBD? Is CBD safe?  Is CBD legal?  How does CBD work in the human body?  Can CBD show in a drug test?  Can CBD get me high? What is the difference between CBD oil and hemp oil? What is the difference between CBD and THC? And so much more. It's going to be exciting, so, let’s dive in! What exactly is CBD? CBD short for cannabidiol is one of the two main cannabinoids present in the cannabis plant. The other one is delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, known as THC. Cannabinoids are a group of plant compounds found in cannabis, from w...
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What is 5G? Is it Dangerous to Human Health?

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Recently, there have been arguments and controversies surrounding 5G wireless cellular technology, and people are asking questions. Some of these questions include: What is 5G? How safe is 5G? Is 5G dangerous to human health? Does 5G cause cancer? Does 5G cause coronavirus? And so many more. So, we dug deep to find the answers to most of these questions and in this article, we are going to tell it all Let’s start. What is 5G? 5G is the fifth generation of wireless cellular technology, that is currently gaining adoption all over the world. The previous generations include 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G, and LTE (long term evolution), which is also a 4G technology. The G stands for generation or the advancements in wireless cellular technology. What are the promises of 5G? 5G promises fast data transfer; which means faster download, upload, and streaming of your favorite games and Netflix shows. 5G promises lower latency as well.  Latency is the t...
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10 Facts About the novel Coronavirus You Should Know

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The novel Coronavirus disease has put the whole world on a lock down. Every new day, the world wakes up to breaking news, and it's never good news at the moment, hopefully the luck changes soon. Now, isn't it puzzling how something so tiny that you'd need an electron microscope to see it, could be so powerful as to cause people to hide in their homes and be worried so much about the next breaking news or what might happen next? That's how badass the novel coronavirus is. Perhaps you are wondering what really is it about this novel coronavirus? Here are 10 facts about the novel Coronavirus you and everyone should know. Fact 1 .  The Coronavirus Disease 2019 or COVID-19 for short, is the scary and notorious disease caused by the novel Coronavirus.  COVID-19 is a respiratory disease which infects and inflames the respiratory tract, from the throat down into the lungs, leading to acute symptoms that include dry cough, fever, and breathing difficulty. Fact 2 .  The Coronavi...
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6 Common Foods to Boost Your Immune System against Coronavirus

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If there's a time to boost your immune system and supercharge it more than any time, then it's now. And you know why? With the novel Coronavirus disease sweeping through the globe and getting everyone on lockdown, you have to make moves to protect yourself. While protecting yourself to avoid getting infected or aiding the spread of the disease is one important move, boosting your immune system is another one. And there's a reason why. The novel Coronavirus has no cure at the moment. There's no vaccine yet. Although there are drugs on trial, everyone is still waiting for a miracle. What this means is that the sole job of getting rid of the virus from the body of infected persons is left to their immune system. This is like getting stranded without money at Ore on your way to Lagos, Nigeria. The geographical distance between Ore and Lagos is about 167km or 104 miles, that would be some long trekking to do. If you are strong and have the ...
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Dominic Igwebuike
Dominic is a Biochemist, health writer, entrepreneur, and knowledge addict. He is the founder of NaijaWellnessCamp a platform that is dedicated to sharing valuable information on health, wellness, fitness, parenting, beauty, food, and healthy living , using simple clear language and conversations that are actionable and easy to understand. He is also the founder of Dromedia Studio, a copy and content marketing agency for SMBs in the health and wellness industry, which creates enchanting copies and content that help businesses win more customers, make more sales, and build bigger brand awareness.