Health

4 ways ginger can help you lose weight

Ginger is a must-have cooking ingredient in most Indian kitchens. From cooking vegetables to baking, ginger is used in numerous ways. It is known...

The secret ingredient in your perfume may be cancerous chemicals, claims study!

We all love wearing perfumes. Vanilla, musk, fruity or floral- we are spoilt for choices. For some, it is a complete no-no to step...

How to make your face glow when you’re tired

When you're tired or sleep-deprived, it starts to show on the skin. Being over-worked and not getting enough sleep can affect the body's blood...

Do you have small boobs? We tell you 4 health benefits of a small bosom

1. Why small boobs are great! For reasons not known to mankind, boobs have always enjoyed undeniable popularity. We can neither get enough of them...

Why you should not sleep with make-up on

There have been times when we have unintentionally forgotten to remove make-up before going to bed. We tell you why it’s important to be...

Addicted to fizzy drinks? A new study links it to colon cancer

Do you find yourself reaching out to fizzy drinks out of habit? Do you prefer having Cola when you feel thirsty? Do you depend...

Danger! Ladies risk blindness using wrong eyelash glue

Beauty, they say, is pain, but some kind of pain can be deadly. Sadly, that is what some lovers of false eyelashes are willing...

Ekosii Sen National Dialogue Series: NHIA indebtedness collapsing private health facilities – Group

The Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG) and the Private Health Facilities Association of Ghana have said the government's indebtedness to the National Health...

Prioritize issues of fertility, maternity for better Ghanaian society – LMB Founder

Ghanaians have been urged to be sensitive about fertility problems and to address maternity issues with all seriousness as the journey to maternity is a very...

Beware! 8 hygiene rules you MUST check at juice shops

1. How to check hygiene levels at street juice shops The recent social media video of Mumbai vendor adding toilet water in chutney at the...

4 compelling reasons you should not eat in your bed

Even if you do not have a TV in your bedroom, you surely have Netflix on your laptop and phone. And after a long...

Women are throwing away their razors and embracing ‘the full bush’ natural look

Ladies, it's time to ditch your razor and cancel your next bikini wax appointment - because it seems that the full bush is back. Fashion...

Study finds men with beards carry more germs than dogs

It’s bad news for hipsters but men with beards harbour more germs in their whiskers than dogs carry in their fur, scientists say. The alarming...

What is toned milk and its benefits?

Milk in its raw form is a rich source of calcium but has an abundance of fat content too! Not just that it is...

Half of Ghana’s HIV patients not on anti-retroviral treatment

The Acting Director-General of the Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC), Mr Kyeremeh Atuahene, has disclosed that out of the over 335,000 HIV population in...

Gov’t urged to adopt a radical approach in dealing with tobacco use among students

The President of the National Union of Ghana Students has called for a radical approach by stakeholders in the fight against the use of shisha otherwise...

The only two practical diets for weight loss you can follow, as per science

We all know that weight loss is a consistent effort, and that is the very reason why most people fall in the rut of...

Amansie South: Health professionals offered free accommodation

Health personnel who accept posting to newly -created Amansie South District are assured of free accommodation, at least, in the capital.  District Chief Executive, William Asante Bediako, says...

GM fungus ‘kills 99% of malaria mosquitoes’

A fungus - genetically enhanced to produce spider toxin - can rapidly kill huge numbers of the mosquitoes that spread malaria, a study suggests. Trials,...

Chamber of Pharmacy angry with govt over delayed funds for anti-malaria drug shortage [Audio]

The Chamber of Pharmacy Ghana (CoPG) has petitioned President Akufo-Addo over a $2.3 million delayed funds from the Global Funds which has led to...

6 top reasons your hair keeps FALLING and how you can PREVENT it

Hair shedding is a common problem faced by many women. From seeing chunks of strands at the shower drain to finding hair on your...

5 digestive diseases that can hamper your weight loss effort

If you are someone trying to shed kilos, you must be aware that eating healthy and exercising are two important aspects of the weight loss process....

7 unbelievable benefits of sleeping naked!

1. Why should you sleep naked? Thanks to the constantly online world we live in, a lot of us struggle with catching goodnight’s sleep. Starting...

Rotten tomatoes is poisonous – Experts caution

The Assistant Director of the Plant Protection and Regulatory Services Directorate of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA), has advised the general public...

Weight loss: 5 ways your oatmeal can make you fat!

1. How oatmeal can be harmful Oatmeal is one of the best breakfast options for those trying to lose weight. It does not matter how...

Turns out, eating pizza for breakfast is healthier than cereals! Claims science

Breakfast is considered as the most important meal of the day but what is the one thing you would rather NOT eat first thing...

Unregistered oxytocin injections intercepted in Tamale

The Northern Regional Office of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has intercepted a total of 1,400 ampuls of unregistered oxytocin injections transported illegally...

5 ‘trendy’ diets which may be extremely BAD for you

What is the number one thing you do when you are trying to lose inches off your waist? Tame your eating habits and ultimately,...

Do you know why women are more stressed than men? We tell you

Stress and anxiety have become uncomfortably common these days. Negative emotions, mental fatigue and lack of control over a situation have been a great...

94,000 die annually from non-communicable diseases – Report

The Ghana Non-Communicable Diseases Alliance (GhNCDA) has raised concerns about the alarming but preventable deaths of some 94,000 persons from Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in...

After breaking up with her cheating boyfriend, this woman lost almost half her size

Kristen McLaughlin was an active kid. She played three sports throughout high school, which helped her “balance out my eating.” But that all changed...

Do this and watch your skin glow!

Are you a true connoisseur of coffee? Then you must also be a filter-coffee lover. The off-the-shelf instant variety is not for you, right?...

10 completely ineffective ways to lose weight

From skipping meals to just having soups all day, there are numerous fad diets that promise to make you shed those extra kilos and...

The time you go to bed says THIS about you

1. The time you go to sleep at night says THIS about you “I am feeling sleepy”, “I can sleep right now” are certain phrases...

Here are some common signs of a heart attack in women

1. Do you know these common signs! It is known to all that chest pain is a common sign of heart attack. Even in movies...

Govt to end street begging by physically challenged persons

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Asante Akyem Central in the Ashanti region, Susan Akomea has donated assorted items to over 30 physically challenged...

Stop sunbathing babies with jaundice – Paediatric Society

The Paediatric Society of Ghana has cautioned parents against sunbathing their newborn babies in the name of getting Vitamin D to correct yellow colouration...

No evidence to prosecute Central Medical Stores arsonists – Minister

The prosecution of 12 people said to be...

2.5m children at risk of sanitation, water-related diseases

Almost three out of every five public schools...

Visually impaired teacher wins Adom FM’s ‘Kenkan Me’ Mother’s Day essay competition

A visually impaired teacher, Sarah Asiedu has beaten over...