David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences Uburu

Nutrition knowledge, attitudes, dietary practices and campus food environment as predictors of nutritional status among Nigerian university students

University life is associated with major lifestyle and dietary changes that can negatively affect students’ eating behaviours, particularly within campus food environments. Understanding the interplay between nutrition knowledge, attitudes toward healthy eating and environmental...

Chemical profiling and safety evaluation of herbal eye cleansers marketed in Nigeria

Herbal eye cleansers are widely used in traditional medicine to relieve ocular irritation and infections, yet their scientific validation remains limited. This study examined the phytochemical composition, GC–MS profile, antioxidant potential, and heavy metal contamination of sel...

Self-reported Hypertension, Awareness, Knowledge, and Risk-related Lifestyle Factors among Final-year University Students in Enugu, Nigeria: A Cross-sectional Study

Background Hypertension is a leading cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality worldwide and is increasingly recognized among young adults. University students are often exposed to risk-related behaviours such as physical inactivity, unhealthy diets, alcohol and caffeine in...

Prevalence and clustering of major cardiovascular risk factors among community-dwelling older adults in rural Enugu State, Nigeria: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Cardiovascular disease and stroke remain leading causes of morbidity and mortality globally, with a disproportionate burden in low- and middle-income countries. Older adults in rural Nigerian communities may experience substantial cardiometabolic risk, yet loc...