How did colonialism affect Africa?

How did colonialism affect Africa? Impact of Colonization and Economic Development in Africa Current political instability, social disorder and economic crisis in Africa have their roots in colonization era. During colonization period, political, economic, and social structure of African societies were completely changed. European powers viewed Africans as “primitive people” so they assigned themselves a… Read More »

It’s cheaper, but is it safe to have my surgery performed overseas?

It’s cheaper, but is it safe to have my surgery performed overseas? It’s cheaper, but is it safe to have my surgery performed overseas? Traveling for cosmetic surgery, there’s a fascinating subject. The question is what are the risks of traveling 8,000 miles, say to South Africa or down to Costa Rica and having cosmetic… Read More »

Where can I contract West African trypanosomiasis?

Where can I contract West African trypanosomiasis? Where can I contract West African trypanosomiasis? Tsetse flies are found only in Africa and they live in rural environments. West African trypanosomiasis can be contracted in parts of central Africa and in a few areas of West Africa. Most of the reported cases are found in central… Read More »

What is Hoodia?

What is Hoodia? Hoodia is a cactus-type plant from the Kalahari desert in Africa.People use hoodia to curb their appetite so they are able to lose weight. According to some claims, San bushmen in Africa eat hoodia to fight off hunger during long hunts. Be careful when buying hoodia products. According to news reports, some… Read More »

What is West African trypanosomiasis?

What is West African trypanosomiasis? What is West African trypanosomiasis? There are two types of African trypanosomiasis (also called sleeping sickness); each named for the region of Africa in which it was found historically. Individuals can become infected with West African trypanosomiasis if they receive a bite from an infected tsetse fly, which is only… Read More »