Health

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...

Anger more harmful than sadness for older adults, says study

Anger is more harmful than sadness for older...

Popular Adom TV/Radio host surprises first-time mothers on Mothers’ Day

It was a sight to behold when Host...

Shea nut can be used to produce condom – Professor Quainoo

Shea nut possesses qualities that can be harnessed...

Zoomlion, Wash Africa clean Nima; sensitise residents

Integrated Waste management solutions provider, Zoomlion Ghana limited...

Slash tax on sanitary pads – NGO to govt

A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Girls Excellence Movement is...

Ghana Health Service allays fears over new malaria vaccine (Audio)

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) is urging the...

58,000 babies to be vaccinated against malaria in three regions

More than 58,000 children, below five...

Mortuary workers to strike again May 2

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Short women more prone to caesarian births

An Obstetric Gynaecologist at the Ga South Municipal...

Ghana’s first open-heart surgery in private health facility successful

Ghana has recorded its first open-heart surgery, outside...

Doctors urge women to stop putting garlic in their private part

It’s 2019 and we thought that by now...

Okyenhene lauds government for embracing drone medical delivery service

Osagyefo Amotia Ofori-Panin II, the Okyehene,...

UK-based Ghanaian with 2 wombs shares story

It may probably sound like a fairy...

Ghana records highest rabies cases in 2017

Cases of rabies had increased to 78...