Health

Covid-19 chases prostitutes away

The number of commercial sex workers known in local parlance as 'Ashawo', who usually stand on the shoulder of major roads in Kumasi to...

How woman faced rejection at hospitals over breast cancer

 It has emerged that Agnes Dogbe, a 43-year-old woman, who is facing eviction from her home over cancer in her left breast also faced...

Coronavirus – all you need to know as breakthrough human vaccine trials to start next week

Scientists at Imperial College London will start human trials for a new coronavirus vaccine next week as a Government spokesperson described their progress as...

This one body part is exposed to coronavirus and it increases your chances of getting infected

This one body part is exposed to coronavirus and it increases your chances of getting infected Since the coronavirus pandemic started, we all have been...

Should you avoid sitting with your legs crossed?

01/7Have you ever paid attention on your sitting posture Have you ever paid attention to how you sit in your office or a restaurant? Most...

World Brain Tumour Day 2020: All you need to know about brain tumours

Most people draw on their knowledge of a brain tumour from movies or serials, keeping viewers on tenterhooks about a protagonist’s survival prospects. Even in real...

You could be making some common hair mistakes; find out

We all want to have good hair days, every day, regardless of whether we are stepping out or staying home. Hair, just like skin,...

How iron, zinc deficiency may affect your unborn baby

A Nutritionist at the University of Ghana’s Department of Nutrition and Food Science, Professor Kwaku Tanoh Debrah, has revealed the lack of essential nutrients...

Coronavirus: 176 new cases recorded; Ghana’s case count hits 9,638

176 new coronavirus (COVID-19) cases has been recorded in Ghana increasing the country’s case count to 9,638 as of Sunday, June 7, 2020. The Ghana...

Police officer killed by coronavirus buried in Koforidua

The Senior Police Officer who died from Coronavirus in Koforidua in the Eastern Region has been buried. He was interned Saturday at the public Cemetery in Koforidua...

Man narrates how prolong erection of his manhood is ‘killing’ him [Watch]

A 34-year-old man has narrated his struggles with priapism, a sickle cell disorder condition caused by prolonged erection of the penis, usually without sexual...

Bald men are more at risk of getting severe coronavirus, studies show

Bald men could be at a higher risk of dying from coronavirus because male hormones help the virus attack cells, scientists have revealed. The hormone Androgen, which...

Is s3x really good for your skin? [Read]

The connection of sex and a glowing skin has always been a thing to talk about, thanks to Indian movies and octogenarian aunties one...

Coronavirus: Ghana records over 9,000 cases, 4 more deaths

The Ghana Health Service has confirmed an additional 283 Covid-19 cases, bringing the total number to 9,168. The number of people who have recovered have...

Coronavirus: How to hug during a pandemic

A Canadian woman was so desperate to hug her mother during quarantine that she created a “hug glove” using a clear tarp with sleeves...

Covid-19 patient delivers baby via caesarean section at El Wak Isolation and Treatment Centre

Medical research is yet to establish if pregnant women with Covid-19 are at greater risk of becoming seriously ill than other healthy adults with...

13 common causes of sudden, unexplained weight gain

Its totally normal to gain weight as you age. After all, thanks to something called responsibilities, you probably arent moving around the same way...

Why do some people infected with the coronavirus suffer only mild symptoms, while others become deathly ill?

Geneticists have been scouring our DNA for clues. Now, a study by European scientists is the first to document a strong statistical link between...

Coronavirus: Over 3,000 patients recover

The Greater Accra region has recorded 208 new Covid-19 cases, sending the region’s tally to 6,102. These new cases and 129 from other regions has...

5 scientific health benefits of kissing [read]

Kissing is a unique trait, seen only among humans. It is a method of swapping germs through saliva, building up the body’s immunity and...

5 ways to banish stubborn belly fat forever

With summer on the horizon, we’re already thinking about how we can feel good and look even better. One of the problem areas most people...

Veteran actor recounts 8-year battle with stroke [Video]

Veteran actor, Kojo Dadson, who seems to be recovering from his battle with stroke, has revealed how he has struggled over the past eight...

Baldness cure possible as scientists re-grow hair on mice using human stem cells

A cure for baldness is on the horizon after scientists grew hair on mice - using human stem cells. The breakthrough could lead to an...

4 strange sexual traditions that are still practised in Africa

Africa is filled with a lot of interesting, fascinating and sometimes unimaginable things that one cannot process. Where customs like Female Genital Mutilation in Ghana...

Ab exercises can give you orgasms that are ‘better than s3x’, Says fitness guru

Trying to stay motivated to workout can at the best of times be challenging - unless you're a fitness junkie - but being stuck...

Tobacco kills 75 men weekly

About 75 men in Ghana die every week from tobacco related diseases according to data from the Tobacco Atlas, Ghana. The data also revealed that,...

Coronavirus: 251 new cases recorded

The Ghana Health Service says 146 more people have recovered from Covid-19 but 251 new cases have been recorded, taking the national tally to...

Are you suffering from video fatigue? Here are the signs to watch out for

Are you suffering from video fatigue? Here are the signs to watch out for Due to the coronavirus pandemic, work from home (WFH) has become...

Monkeys, ferrets offer needed clues in coronavirus vaccine race

The global race for a COVID-19 vaccine boils down to some critical questions: How much must the shots rev up someone's immune system to...

‘Insomnia’ ‘can’t sleep’ most searched terms on Google in April

'Insomnia' 'can't sleep' most searched terms on Google in April We are in Unlock phase 1 and life is nowhere near to what it used...

Covid-19: 2 recovered siblings lead campaign against stigmatisation

Two siblings who have recovered from Covid-19 contracted in the line of duty as front liners have launched a campaign against stigmatisation.  Dorcas Owusu...

Locally-made face masks equivalent to N-95 face masks – FDA

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has said that locally-made face masks are of equal standard as that of the N-95 and therefore fit...

Ghana’s COVID-19 case count jumps again with 2,986 recoveries

Ghana’s COVID-19 case count has risen to 8,297 following the confirmation of 227 new cases. This was confirmed in the Ghana Health Service’s case count...

I have more frequent need for sex than my husband – Woman cries

Question: Hi! I am a 38-year-old married woman and my husband is 42 years old. It's been a couple of years since we have been facing...

Mahama quotes false COVID-19 figures for Ghana

Former President John Mahama in a blog post titled 'John Mahama’s latest write-up on COVID-19' on his website on Friday, May 29, 2020, stated some figures...

Why do some patients get false negative even after contracting coronavirus? Here is the reason

COVID-19 test false negative: Why do some patients get false negative even after contracting coronavirus? Here is the reason The total number of positive coronavirus...

Fact-Check: Has President Akufo-Addo signed a Bill Gates coronavirus vaccine pact?

Social media commentary captured in a news publication here claims that Ghana’s president, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has committed Ghana to a vaccine pact to receive...

What are the health benefits of drinking bitter leaf? Find out here

Bitter leaf has numerous medicinal values and benefits to human health and lifestyle. The leaf has been proven to possess some anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties...

5 simple habits to boost your immune system against illnesses

Your immune system is designed to defend your body against viruses and bacteria, and plays a vital role in helping you recover from illnesses. In...

Management of 100-bed Covid-19 Isolation and Treatment Facility sets new date for completion

Management of the Ghana COVID-19 Private Sector Fund has set June 30 this year to complete the facility. The project, located at the Ga...