Health

Woman ‘had wrong babies in IVF mix up’

An Asian couple who tried to conceive through IVF has claimed that a mix-up at a California fertility clinic left them pregnant with the...

Oil boom fueling HIV prevalence rate

The Oil & Gas enclave in the Western Region has contributed to the rise in the prevalence of HIV in that part of Ghana,...

Rebecca Foundation donates equipment to needy institutions

The First Lady, Rebecca Naa Okaikor Akufo-Addo, has made another set of donation of hospital equipment, to some needy health institutions across the country.The...

Multiple abortions leading cause of ectopic pregnancy – Expert

A Senior Medical Officer at the Police Hospital, Dr. Faisal Ayembillah has said multiple abortions have been identified as the major cause of ectopic...

One food men should eat every day and one they shouldn’t!

1. Make changes in your dietMen and women eat differently and their nutritional intake differs too. Their dietary habits vary according to their needs....

Crying between 7 to 10 PM can help you lose weight, claims study

1. Crying between 7 to 10 PM can help you lose weightAccording to a new study published in AsiaOne, people can actually lose fat...

This habit is more harmful than sitting for long hours at work, claims study

A sedentary lifestyle has gained a bad reputation, and for all the right reasons. It is said that sitting all day long at work...

5 healthy things you should practice daily

Sleep: Sleep is a powerful anti-aging healer and anti-inflammatory practice that we may have undermined over the years. Stress has become almost a fashionable...

Avoid phone usage in the kitchen – Fire Commander cautions public

Divisional Officer Grade I, Lilly Ashong Robertson, the Fire Commander of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly Fire Service station, has cautioned the public to avoid...

Drink THIS before meals to prevent bloating

In simple words, bloating is when your belly feels swollen after eating. This swollen belly can make you feel uncomfortable, nauseous and difficult to...

This simple tip will help you alkalise your body in 2 minutes

Before we jump to the method of how we can alkalise our body, first we need to know why alkalising is important?Having a balanced pH...

Fitness myths that you need to stop believing

These days, almost everyone is striving to achieve health and fitness goals. And, there is a plethora of advice that we get from our...

Persons living with HIV debunk Brother Sammy’s HIV cure assertion

The Ghana Network of Persons Living with HIV and AIDS (NAP+ GHANA) has debunked the assertion by a Gospel Musician named Brother Sammy who allegedly claimed...

Male contraceptive that blocks sperm from leaving the penis being developed

A male contraceptive capable of blocking sperm from leaving the penis during ejaculation is being developed by scientists, it has been reported.It blocks two key proteins...

This trick will help you sleep in less than 60 seconds

Tossing and turning in bed at night is a common phenomenon for most people today. No matter how tired they feel, for some, it...

6 numbers that actually matter during weight loss

Do you think that weight loss is all about counting calories? If yes, then you need to rethink. There isn't any doubt that keeping...

Here’s everything you need to know about babies and skin rashes

Skin care for babies is an essential step in their overall health routine. Babies have delicate skin which is more prone to skin concerns...

Include dates in your diet for weight loss

Both diet and exercise are an unavoidable part of a weight loss journey. Missing out any of the two will not provide you desired weight loss...

Leg fat ‘better than belly fat’ for older women

Carrying more fat on legs compared with the stomach protects postmenopausal women from heart disease, a study says.Women of a healthy weight with the...

Ruminations from a man with erectile dysfunction

Mema aban ntsi me dzinMema mikotsi n’wuDon’t let the government hear of meDon’t let my penis die(Fanti traditional ruler’s words in pouring libation)The first...

Beer diet for weight loss: Good or bad?

Some people give up eating sweets and carbs while others stop drinking alcohol when they try to lose weight. But one man’s love for...

Now you can make your FARTS smell amazing! Know how

We all know someone whose farts smell like death itself. Whether it is a loud explosion or a sneaky gas of torture, we all...

Government begins recruitment of private trained nurses Monday

Government will from Monday, July 1 begin recruitment of nurses who graduated from public and private health training institutions in the country between 2012...

UN report highlights looming tramadol crisis in Africa

Synthetic opioid use is booming, the United Nations said on Wednesday in a worldwide drug report that showed deaths in the United States from...

Rebecca Foundation presents ambulances to six health institutions

First Lady, Mrs Rebecca Akufo-Addo, on behalf of the Rebecca Foundation on Wednesday, presented six ambulances to selected health institutions across the country to...

Photos: Boy, 9, drops out of school over cancer

Mustapha Ahmed, a nine -year-old boy, has dropped out of school over cancer which has left one of his eyes blind.According to the...

5 great tips to enjoy a better sleep

Ah!! Sleep!!! The joy of putting your head on the pillow and dozing off… that good feeling when your mind begins to stop thinking...

Depend on sleep trackers? It might be bad for you

How many hours of sleep are you getting in a day? Are you constantly worried about not getting enough shut-eye and thus, depending on...

The SURPRISING reason why food joints have yellow or red logo!

1. The interesting reason why junk food joints have yellow or red logo!If you pay close attention to the logos of your favourite food...

Two quick remedies to get rid of acidity at home

Acidity is a very common problem and can happen at any time of the day (or night). You might have eaten something loaded with...

Zipline drone rescues 113 students from acute diarrhoea

The timely delivery of Oral Rehydration Salt (ORS) by Zipline medical drone enabled nurses at the Mangoase health centre to treat 113 students of Mangoase Senior...

Ablakwa wants law to regulate emerging fertility industry

Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Member of Parliament for North Tongu says there is an urgent need for the country to legislate in order to...

What causes yellow nails and how to cure this problem

Clean, well- polished nails are always appreciated. If you have yellow, unhygienic nails then it will not only affect your health but will also...

Exactly how many hours you need to sleep for weight loss

If someone asks you what is the best way to lose weight, you'd in all likelihood say that the answer lies in regular exercise...

Premier picks Health Insurance Brand of the Year 2018

The hugely affordable Premier Health Insurance Company has been adjudged the health Insurance Brand of the year 2018.At the plush Ghana Pharma Awards held at the Kempinski hotel,...

GHS to ban use of mobile phones among health workers

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) says steps are in place to ban the use of mobile phones among health workers.The step, according to the...

Ghanaian children depend on only one pediatric cardiologist

Ghana’s child population is in millions but their hearts are in the hands of only one pediatric cardiologist, Dr. Nana-Akyaa Yao. Every heart defect of...

Weight loss: Your favourite pineapple can help you shed kilos!

With the soaring temperature outside, people generally crave for something refreshing that keeps them cool and hydrated. And what better than juicy summery fruits...

Cleaner arrested for conducting illegal abortion

A 60-year-old casual worker (Cleaner) at the Akuse Government Hospital in the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality has been arrested by the police for conducting...

Audio: Sperm donation is fornication by proxy – Islamic scholar

An Islamic scholar has described as sacrilege the decision by some young men to donate their sperm to fertility hospitals.Sheikh Ishaq Nuamah described the...