Health

Excessive consumption of ‘koobi’ can cause heart-related diseases – Cardiologist

A cardiologist has cautioned against excessive consumption of salted tilapia (koobi) citing it as one of the causes of heart-related diseases.  Dr Abdul Sahmed Tanko further described...

Photos/Video: Food stored close to toilet being served to the public

Public health and safety had been compromised at Mantse Agbona, a suburb of Accra, when the JoyNews’ 'Clean Ghana Campaign' team made a stop...

Why people gain weight as they get older?

1. Why people gain weight as they get older? It’s a fact that as people age, it becomes harder for them to keep their weight...

Vaginal tightening products pose serious health risk – Gynecologist

An Obstetrician / Gynecologist at the Sunyani Regional Hospital, Dr. James Boakye Fordjour has cautioned women against the use of vaginal tightening products as...

FDA seizes relabelled canned Lucozade

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has taken into custody a consignment of canned Lucozade belonging to Andiana Royal Ventures at a warehouse in Hong...

Audio: Why people commit suicide – Dr Akwasi Osei explains

The Chief Executive of the Ghana Mental Authority, Dr Akwasi Osei has been detailing why people resort to suicide to end their lives. According to...

You have failed us – Kumawu chiefs to Health Minister

Chiefs and Elders of Kumawu Traditional Council in the Ashanti region have called for the immediate completion of an abandoned 120-bed district hospital. According to...

Stop rubbing toothpaste on your p3nis to last longer in bed – Men warned

British men are being warned to stop smearing toothpaste on their penises as part of a bizarre trend to help them last longer in bed.  The...

Minority to summon Health Minister over abandoned Mahama hospital projects in Ashanti region

The Minority in Parliament has served notice it will soon summon the Health Minister before the House to demand answers on why the government...

One person commits suicide every 40 seconds – Report

Statistics from the World Health Organization (WHO), has shown that a person dies every 40 seconds by suicide, worldwide. it also said at least 25...

Views on casual sex may put your marriage at risk: Report

An individual's premarital views about uncommitted sex, such as one-night stands or casual sex, may make it more difficult to remain blissfully married, suggests...

Shorter people run higher risk of diabetes – Study

Shorter people are at greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a study published Tuesday. Each additional 10 centimetres in height translates into...

Does your poop float? You need to read this

Believe it or not, your poop can reveal a lot about your health. And floating poop is something very common and usually not a...

Even sugar-free soft drinks can up risk of early death

Consumption of soft drinks - whether sweetened with sugar or artificial sweeteners - may be associated with an increased risk of premature death, according...

UK HIV diagnoses hit lowest level in nearly 20 years

New HIV diagnoses in the United Kingdom have fallen by almost a third since 2015, bringing the island nation closer to its goal of...

5 healthy ways to love him without losing yourself

Falling in love is phenomenal. You don't have to lose yourself in the process. You’ve done it. We all have. You meet "the one." You...

This 5-minute trick can help you curb unhealthy cravings

If you are someone on a diet, you surely know how difficult it is to curb unwanted cravings, especially for something sweet. "Just one...

Why you must watch this if you consume cow, goat meat

Ghana’s fast-growing population is certainly increasing the demands and consumption of meat, just as the case is in many other countries. In Ghana, beef, chevon...

Video: Dead bodies litter Kumasi South Hospital due to lack of a mortuary

The absence of a mortuary is negatively impacting healthcare delivery at the Kumasi South Hospital in the Asokwa Municipality of Ashanti Region.   Bodies of...

The Vagina Bible adverts blocked by social media

Twitter, Facebook and Instagram blocked adverts promoting a doctor's book about vaginal health, according to US publisher Kensington. Numerous social media posts using the words...

The most common pregnancy pain and its treatment

The nine months journey of pregnancy is no less than a roller coaster ride for every mom-to-be. From tears of joy to the fear...

‘Secure Your Health Card International’ puts C4C Homeopathic Hospital ahead of the rest in Ghana

C4C Homeopathic Hospital has been adjudged the leading Homeopathic Hospital in Ghana by Pillars of Modern Ghana. The award comes after the hospital launched the...

DJ Oyokodehye Kofi inaugurates KOG Eye Care Clinic

DJ Oyokodehye Kofi has launched a new health center known as ‘KOG Eye Care Clinic’. The ultramodern eye care clinic has been opened in Tema...

Woman resists pressure to kill daughter living with cerebral palsy

A 41-year-old woman, Eunice Ahenkorah, has snubbed incessant calls on her to end the life of her five-year-old daughter suffering from cerebral palsy. Community members...

No single gene associated with being gay

The study, published in Science, used data from the UK Biobank and 23andMe, and found some genetic variants associated with same-sex relationships. But genetic factors...

7 health benefits of pubic hair

We can all probably remember the first time we noticed hair growing “down there,” signaling the beginning of our journey toward womanhood. Unlike the hair...

Zoomlion, MOH end nationwide mosquito control training in the Eastern region

The vector control unit of Zoomlion Ghana limited and the Ministry of Health have concluded its nationwide mosquito control training exercise ...

Did you know your husband’s most stinky habit can make you live longer?

There are so many things that a married couple discovers about each other only when they start living under the safe roof after tying...

3 ways to get rid of a pimple fast

If you’re a victim of pimples popping out on your face before a big party or a date, then you need to read this....

Bald men are perceived as more attractive and masculine, says study

1. Bald and successful: Study claims bald men are more attractive What do Jason Statham, Jeff Bezos and Bruce Willis have in common? They are...

Africa records no wild polio for three years

Africa has passed a milestone threshold with three years of no detection of wild poliovirus according to a comprehensive evaluation process made...

Infecting your partner with HIV/AIDS is domestic violence – Lawyer

It has emerged that infecting your partner with HIV/AIDS is domestic violence. A private legal practitioner, Kezia Kenneth Azumah, who said this argued that the...

Zoomlion trains Vector Control Officers on World Mosquito Day

The Vector Control unit of Zoomlion Ghana Limited on World Mosquito Day has undertaken a training programme for its mosquito control operatives in the...

Zoomlion, MoH mosquito control exercise to achieve greater impact

The vector control unit of Zoomlion Ghana Limited and the Ministry of Health at a training organized in Takoradi for its stakeholders executing the...

4 simple hacks to lower your cholesterol in under 5 minutes

Cholesterol is a big bad word in the medical dictionary. It can shoot up your blood pressure, add to your weight troubles, reduce the...

98.5% of govt funding to mental health spent on emoluments

About 98.5 per cent of government funding and resource allocation to mental health services in 2018 was spent on payment of staff emolument, a research finding...

Government to upgrade Binaba Health Centre to PolyClinic

The Binaba Health Centre in the Bawku West District of the Upper East Region, will in 2020, be upgraded to the status of a...

Kab-Fam gives KBTH chest clinic facelift

As part of its corporate social responsibility, electronics and home appliance trading company, Kab-Fam Ghana Limited, refurbished the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) Chest...

So this is how often you should be changing your mattress

Most people believe that changing your mattress every 5-10 years is a rule of thumb. However this belief may not be the best way...

Audio: Reject postings and lose your salary – Nurses warned

Health professionals in the country have been urged to take up postings to villages. Chief Director of the Ministry of Health, Nana Kwabena Adjei-Mensah, who...