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Docosapentaenoic Acid: A Review of Roles in Nutrition and Health

Michael N.I. Lokuruka · Asian Food Science Journal · 2025

Background: Omega-3 FAs are essential nutrients that play crucial roles in various aspects of human health, including cardiovascular health, brain function, and eye health. They are anti-inflammatory and support cellular functions. In plant foods, alpha linolenic acid (ALA) is th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2025/v24i9813

Socio-economic Status as Correlate of Health Status of Undergraduates in Public Universities, Rivers State, Nigeria

Peter-Kio, O. B. & Diri, M. · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2024

This study examined socio-economic status as correlate of health status of undergraduate students in public universities, Rivers State. A descriptive research design was adopted with a population which consisted of 64,691 undergraduates in public universities, Rivers State, Niger...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i4998

The Impact of Genexpert MTB/RIF Technology on the Minimization of Tuberculosis: A Review of Literature

Felix Kodzo Besah Sorvor & Ebenezer Ato Ewusie · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2024

The molecular revolution in tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis has ushered in a new era of patient treatment that is quicker, more accurate, and clinically appropriate. In cases where treatment resistance is suspected or if tuberculosis (TB) is present, the most cutting-edge molecular d...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i1969

Medical Effect of Emission from Unregulated Refineries at Rumuolumeni Community in Port Harcourt Rivers State Nigeria

Bertha Onyenachi Akagbue, Mu’awiya Baba Aminu, Tasha Siame, Oseigbovo Favour Ofure, Chibuzor Titus Amaobichukwu, Enebe Simon Adinoyi, Emmanuel Abiodun Nwafor, Tolulope Idiat Ogunsanya, Yisa Adeniyi Abolade & Olayiwola Bolaji · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

This study investigates air quality in the Rumuolumeni environs, River State, Nigeria, which started in November 2016 when soot became a public health hazard to date. The study identified the cause of the soot, which is unregulated refineries (known as kpoo fire), and compared ef...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i12963

Multigrain Beetroot Crisps: A Healthy Snacking Option

Nikita Singh & Rupali Sengupta · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2020

Aim: With the rise of metabolic disorders like obesity in developed countries, maintenance of healthy lifestyle has become very challenging. Food plays a very important role in this process. Consumption of healthy foods with proper portion control can help in controlling excess w...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2020/v18i330189

User’s Perception and Satisfaction with Services Provided under National Health Insurance Scheme: A Case Study of Academic Staff of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto

Nasiru Lawal, M. M. Maishanu & A. A. Aliyu · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2018

Aim: To assess user’s perception and satisfaction with the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). Study Design: This descriptive cross-sectional study, conducted between October and December 2017, focused on academic staff who was users of NHIS at the Usmanu Danfodiyo Universit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2018/43684

Role of Probiotics in Health Improvement: Adaptations, Advantages and their Uses

Sumit Kumar, Raj Kumar Pandey, Harshita Negi, Prashant Sharma, Pooja Pandey, Yogesh Pandey & Kritik Kumar · Asian Food Science Journal · 2018

The probiotics especially lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are usually found in human mucous layers, dairy items and on some plant surfaces. These are assumed to be a basic part for nourishment generation and welfare conservation for human beings. There is an expanding fervor for these...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AFSJ/2018/41026

An Exploration of Possible Consequences of Indiscriminate Consumption of Bissap Drink in Ghana

Sarah Darkwa · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Aim: To study the chemical and microbiological profiles of dried Hibiscus sabdariffa calyces and bissap drinks prepared from these calyces and relate the findings to current prevalence of noncommunicable diseases in the Cape Coast Metropolis. Study Design: Experimental design. Pl...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/28563