By: Samuel G. K Okoye , Woke Rosemary Nwankwo

Published: January 29, 2025

Food processing industries are pivotal to the global economy as they fulfill essential needs by converting raw food materials into consumable products. However, the sector faces significant challenges, particularly in relation to worker safety, environmental hazards, and management practices. Despite its importance, the safety of workers in food processing facilities...

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By: Ilegbedion Godwin Ayodele, Tonbra Emmanuel Okoro

Published: January 29, 2025

Chloramphenicol, a broad-spectrum antibiotic initially identified in 1947 from the soil bacterium Streptomyces venezuelae, gained widespread use in treating various bacterial infections, including typhoid fever, due to its ability to penetrate tissues and fluids effectively. Approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 1948, it became one of the...

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By: David Iyaye Omineokuma

Published: January 29, 2025

Aquatic biota such as fish, crayfish, and other edible aquatic organisms are susceptible to contamination by hazardous chemicals released from various industrial, agricultural, and domestic sources. These chemicals, particularly Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs), accumulate in the tissues of aquatic organisms, posing a significant threat to human health when consumed. PAHs...

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By: Vivian E. Koroafor

Published: January 29, 2025

Malnutrition is a growing global health concern, affecting both developed and developing countries. While undernutrition and micronutrient deficiencies remain prevalent in many low-income regions, obesity is increasingly emerging as a significant problem, especially in urban areas. In developing countries, women of childbearing age are particularly vulnerable to malnutrition due to...

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