Alliance calls for review of hepatitis vaccination policy
The Hepatitis Alliance of Ghana on Wednesday urged the government to review the policy on the administration of hepatitis vaccinations to new-born babies in...
Exercise versus money: New study answers what makes you happier!
If you were asked to choose between money or exercise, what would you choose? Well, without really putting too much thought to it, most...
Your phone could be the culprit behind your dull skin! What you need to know
Smartphones have become our latest obsession. We all do realise its ill effects but they have invaded our lives in such a manner that...
Skim milk vs. whole milk: Which is healthier?
Full-fat milk has always been blamed to be the culprit for weight gain and so many other problems. But is it really true? Is...
‘Hepatitis B, C infections, leading causes of death in Ghana’
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has identified the country as having prevalence of chronic hepatitis B and C virus infections, which are leading causes...
DR Congo Health Minister resigns in Ebola row
The Health Minister in the Democratic Republic of Congo has resigned in protest at the handling of the Ebola outbreak in the east...
Do you floss every day? Here is why you need to start doing it right away
We all have been taught to brush our teeth twice a day. And most of us practice it religiously. But do you think brushing...
Eating everything in moderation could be making you gain weight
Do you also believe that eating everything in moderation might help you manage your weight? It's time to think about it again!Most people think...
Pru records 68 stillbirths, nine maternal deaths
The Pru East and Pru West Districts of the Bono East Region recorded sixty-eight stillbirths in 2018 due to lack of incubators, statistics from...
Endpoint Homeopathic Clinic partners GIMPA for Business Excellence seminar
As part of its 10 years anniversary celebration, leading homeopathic healthcare facility in Ghana, EndPoint Homeopathic Clinic, on Thursday, July 18, 2019,...
Cutting out THESE many calories every day can improve your health: Study
1. Cutting out THESE many calories every day can improve your health: StudyIt’s no more a surprise that cutting back on calories can help...
Ghana must prioritise public health- Prof Obiri-Danso
Vice-chancellor of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Prof. Kwasi Obiri-Danso has called on government to pay attention to public health issues...
A ‘wake-up’ call: Your health before age 40 is tied to heart risks later in life
Having higher-than-normal cholesterol and blood pressure levels before age 40 can raise your risk of heart disease later in life more than you might...
Keto diet could lead to this scary lifelong side effect
Keto flu, keto breath, keto crotch… What’s next? Unfortunately, new side effects of the keto diet continue to emerge.People are now breaking out in full-body, painful rashes...
Wa regional hospital boss sacked
The
Ghana Health Service has sacked its Wa regional hospital medical
director Dr. Barnabas Naa Gandau over misappropriation and
misapplication of funds.A
letter dated...
‘41% of Ghanaians have mental problem’
Forty-one per cent of Ghanaians have some form of mental disorders, particularly psychological distress, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Mental Health Authority,...
#FixLekmaNow: How a man lost his wife on LEKMA bumpy road (Video)
Residents of Ledzokuku-Krowor Municipal Assembly (LEKMA) in Accra have expressed their disgust over the poor conditions of roads in the area.The angry residents, who...
Weight loss: 4 drinks you can count on when trying to lose weight
1. Drinks to lose weightWith a variety of weight loss tips available on the internet, it is really hard to choose between what to...
55% Ghanaians know HIV status
New data from the Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC) indicates that 55.3 per cent of the Ghanaian population is aware of their HIV status.Out of...
Fake nurse jailed 22 months
A 33-year-old dismissed nurse trainee of the Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Sekondi, in the Western region has been slapped with a 22-month jail...
New Life Homeopathic Clinic wins ‘Most Technologically Advanced Homeopathic Hospital’ in Ghana
New Life Homeopathic Clinic has been adjudged the Most
Technologically Advanced Homeopathic Hospital in Ghana, for the year 2019 by
the West African Health Care Excellence...
Why do we sleep talk? Here’s everything you should know
If you’ve ever shared a bed or slept near another person, there’s a pretty good chance you’ve heard someone talk in their sleep. Or, perhaps...
GMA to go on strike July 31
The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has given a July 31 deadline to embark on strike over stalled negotiations on conditions of service.The...
Conjoined twin girls separated after 50 hours of surgery
Rare conjoined twins have been separated at a world-leading children’s hospital in London, surgeons have announced.Two-year-old sisters Safa and Marwa Ullah, from Charsadda in Pakistan,...
Interesting ways your body changes when you quit sugar
1. What happens when you say no to sugar?We all love to hate sugar. It is unhealthy, sabotages our weight loss plan and what...
Check out Yvonne Nelson’s response to a question on plastic surgery
Body enhancement centres are no longer hiding in the dark as
many celebs, especially females in the entertainment sphere patronise their
services for social attention.Some...
Try these 5 natural remedies to treat dry mouth
Do you feel thirsty more than often? Even after guzzling down 2-3 glass of water, do you feel that your mouth is dry? If...
MoH extends deadline for recruitment of nurses
The Ministry of Health
on Friday extended the deadline to July 16, for the recruitment of private and
public trained nurses who completed their training from...
Upper West records highest malaria cases and related deaths
The Upper West
Region recorded the highest number of malaria cases and also topped in malaria
related deaths from 2011 to 2016, according to health officials,...
5 ways to get rid of sweaty armpits
1. Sweaty armpits? Here's what you can doExessive underarm sweating can be an embarrassing beauty problem for many. If you notice sweat patches on...
Tips to keep in mind when visiting a local salon for haircut
Getting a haircut at a neighbourhood salon is one of those things that Indian men are so accustomed to, that they still prefer it...
How did we become so fat? Our evolution may have the answer
Obesity is a real threat to mankind. According to official statistics, worldwide obesity figures have almost tripled since 1975. And in India, it has...
Pregnancy complications leading cause of death among girls aged 15-19 – UN chief
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Wednesday that issues related to pregnancy are still the leading cause of death among girls aged 15 to...
27-year-old nymphomaniac resorts to FGM to suppress her libido
A 27-year-old self-confessed nympho who says she has been struggling with sex and masturbation has decided to see a doctor to get her clitoris...
Vaginal bacteria linked to ovarian cancer
Having too few "friendly" vaginal bacteria may increase a woman's chance of ovarian cancer, and swabs can be used to spot this, say researchers.The...
Health alert: Polio back in Ghana
Ghana’s fight against viral disease, polio is far from over as it has been detected in the Tamale Metropolis in the Northern region.A statement...
Only the best nurses would be exported – Health Ministry
The Ministry of Health (MoH) has said that the government would do due diligence in the posting of nurses to work abroad if the...
Women with thicker thighs are healthier than women with thicker waists
Every body is different and the deposition of fat varies from person to person. But did you know where your fat sits concerns your...
Here are 5 healthy alternatives to unhealthy instant noodles
1. Ditch the noodles! Try theseWhen we think about comfort food, instant noodles are probably the first thing that comes to our mind. From...
Are you making these showering mistakes?
1. 6 common mistakes you're making while showeringTaking a shower seems a simple task, but there might be a few mistakes you're probably making....