Diplorhynchus condylocarpon (Müll. Arg.) Pichon (Apocynaceae) leaves, stem bark, and roots are commonly used as popular folk medicine in Zambia and other African countries. This work aimed to find out the broad categories of phytocompounds present in the plant, screen the polyphenols, and assess...

Although the association between breast feeding and breast cancer has been investigated in high income countries, only a few studies have been conducted in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The aim of this study was to critically review the available evidence with an implicit aim of encouraging more...

According to the World Food Programme (WFP), the projected increase in the human population stands at 2 billion people by 2050. At the same time, world food production has been witnessing a declining trend over recent years, and 690 million (8.9%) of the world's population are already in severe...

Since 2000, aquaculture became well-integrated into the global food system. Aquaculture systems are highly diverse, producing globally equal amounts of fed and extractive species. In Asia and Africa, inland aquaculture provides the bulk of aquaculture production, while in the Americas, Europe, and...

Context: The scarcity of water and feed for sheep is a characteristic feature in the dryland areas of South Africa, and adversely affects meat production and quality. To address this challenge, breeds with high water, feed and production efficiencies must be used to produce meat of desirable...

Traditional complementary foods in Africa are cereal-based, low in nutrient-density; hence, causing severe-acute-malnutrition. This study was aimed to formulate and evaluate nutritional quality of complementary foods (CF) using locally available food materials. Yellow maize (raw, germinated &...

Food security is guaranteed only when unexpected shocks, e.g., epidemics, economic crises, and extreme climates can be well responded to the stable food supply. Food stability, which is not exclusive of the status that we have enough food stock to satisfy a population's food demand to avoid people...

The decrease in blood pressure increases with the amount of flavanols in the cocoa consumed. However, the bitter taste of cocoa makes it difficult to consume. The aim of the work was to determine the effects of small doses of cocoa intake on the blood pressure levels among black Africans. A total...

Anethum graveolens L. (family Apiaceae) is an important culinary herb commonly called dill in English. This plant is native to southwest Asia and the Mediterranean region and is widely cultivated throughout Asia, Africa, Europe, Southern Russia, and the United States. The leaves, fruit, and...

Background:: Exclusive breastfeeding practice for 6 months is a critical global public health goal. In 2020, only 44% of infants globally, 31% in Central and West Africa, and 43% in Ghana, were exclusively breastfed for the first 6 months of life. Research Aim:: To critically evaluate disparities...