Health

‘Doctors suspected Covid after I struggled to breathe – but it was cancer’

A young woman says doctors initially suspected Covid when she was feeling breathless - but her symptoms were actually a sign of bowel cancer. Jade Colburn started to...

7 kitchen ingredients that make your scars disappear

Dark spots and skin pigmentation are often the results of sun exposure and ageing. It is very important that you protect your skin with good...

The best guide to keeping the lust alive in your marriage

If your husband or wife starts to feel more like your roommate or sibling, then you know that it is time to switch things...

5 myths about allergies

Allergy is the body's immune system's response to a certain substance. Common allergic reactions include: Food allergiesDrug allergyContact dermatitisLatex allergyAllergic bronchitisSeasonal allergies Here are some of the...

Hand dryers spread more germs than tissue papers: here’s how

When you use a public restroom, you are expected to wash your hands. It doesn’t matter if you went to the rest room for number...

The journey of a mother with an autistic child; The story of Mary Amoah Kuffour

Just like every mother, Mary Amoah Kuffour was overjoyed when her doctor broke the news about her pregnancy to her 19 years ago. She anxiously...

Cleaning expert shares little-known way to rid your pillows of yellow stains

We all love the feeling of climbing into a freshly made bed, but have you ever gone to change your sheets and noticed yellow...

5 health risks of excessive masturbation on your body

Medical scientists have already answered questions like how many times a week a person can masturbate Masturbation is a common practice . It’s a natural...

How often should you change your bed sheets?

Some may think of it as a topic not to be discussed publicly, but it’s one that affects each and every one of us:...

Dear women, here are 5 problems your vagina may face during menopause

During menopause, your vaginal health goes through lots of ups and downs. Experiencing vaginal issues during menopause is common because menopause leads to low estrogen...

7 common things that shouldn’t be found in your bedroom

Do not turn your bedroom into a place where other activities are carried out which is quite unhealthy. Due to the ever-busy schedule of humans,...

Here’s what it means to bleed after sex and what to do

Bleeding during or after sex happens for a lot of reasons. Light bleeding now and then may be no big deal. But if you have...

Here’s how you are making your vagina depressed and what to do

It’s not a myth because a depressed vagina does exist. The condition is called vulvodynia, and it’s more serious than you think. The chronically painful...

No COVID-19 case on admission – GHS

There is currently no case of COVID-19 infection on admission says the Ghana Health Service (GHS). “In the last two months, 12 out of the...

Why breastfeeding is painful for new mothers

Most new mothers complain about how breastfeeding hurts, knowing what to do can help prevent the pain. Most times, breastfeeding mothers feel pain because the...

Green apples: The beauty benefits of this food is incredible

If you want flawless skin, make green apples your best friend. We all are familiar with the proverb, "an apple a day keeps the doctor...

Harness innovation to reduce malaria and save lives – GAMLS tells govt

The Ghana Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists (GAMLS) has stressed the need for continued investment, standardization and sustained political commitment formalaria prevention and control...

7 health benefits of ginger drink

"The ginger we eat, whether fresh, dried, powdered, or in a drink, is the plant's root." Ginger is a spice you can always rely on....

Abuse of antibiotics high in rural communities – Research

A medical sociologist and research fellow at the Kintampo Health Research Centre (KHRC), Samuel Afari-Asiedu, has expressed concern over the high inappropriate use of...

Aphrodisiacs don’t stimulate orgasm; stop using them – Men warned

General Secretary for the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Ghana (SOGOG) has cautioned men against the use of aphrodisiacs as sexual stimulants. He explained...

COVID-19: Longest infection lasted more than 16 months

UK doctors believe they have documented the longest Covid infection on record - a patient they treated who had detectable levels of the virus...

The cultural story of waist beads

Over the years, wearing waist beads has slowly become the ‘in thing’ in fashion. Although it has always been an element of culture in the...

15 student nurses, midwives asked to repeat or be expelled

About 15 student nurses and midwives at Atibie Nursing and Midwifery Training College at Kwahu in the Eastern Region have been asked to repeat...

Date for CelebrateLAB® West Africa 2022 Conference announced

The 2022 West Africa CelebrateLAB conference in Accra is set to come off between April 20 and 21 in collaboration with West African Scientists. The...

Sore nipples? Here’re 6 best home remedies to treat it

Sore nipples are a common occurrence in breastfeeding mothers. However, it is not a problem only restricted to mothers. Other reasons for sore nipples...

Mum shares early signs of autism she spotted in daughter before she was one

A mum-of-two has described how she spotted signs that her daughter was autistic at just six months old. Sarah McGill said her concerns began when daughter Niamh,...

Make the right investments in health sector – Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists tells govt

The Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists (AMLS) has called on the Ministry of Health and Ghana Health Service to ensure that the right investments...

Dear women, men fake orgasms too: Here’s how

If you think women are the only ones who fake orgasm in the bedroom, think again. Studies have shown that one in four men say...

Zanetor Rawlings shocks fans with gym workout

The workout routine of Member of Parliament for Klottey Korley, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has shocked fans on social media. She flaunted her toned midriff in...

Every man should ejaculate at least 21 times a month to avoid prostate cancer – Study finds

A new study has suggested that every man should ejaculate at least 21 times within a month to avoid prostate cancer. The study looked at...

‘I’m a doctor and here’s why coffee can make your hair fall out’

Hair loss can be distressing and can impact your self esteem. But one doctor has revealed how your morning routine could actually be making the...

I have received death threats over HIV/AIDS cure – COA FS CEO

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Awareness Healthcare Centre in Ghana, Dr Samuel Ato Duncan, has revealed that some influential people and scientists...

Queen Elizabeth II reveals Covid left her ‘very tired and exhausted’

The Queen has revealed Covid left her “very tired and exhausted” after she caught the virus earlier this year. The monarch, 95, was taking part...

Today, April 7, is World Health Day

Over 7.9 billion people across the world are celebrating World Health Day today. The theme for this year’s celebration is “Our planet, our health.” Amidst...

Dear men, here’s how to tell when your woman is having orgasm during sex

When it comes to sex, many, if not most, people would love to orgasm. Whether or not orgasm is part of your sexual experience. Many...

COVID-19: 60-year-old man gets 90 vaccine shots to sell forged passes

A 60-year-old man allegedly had himself vaccinated against COVID-19 dozens of times in Germany in order to sell forged vaccination cards with real vaccine...

What happens when men take hormonal birth control?

Caitlin Kinast couldn’t help feeling a bit salty during the 12 months her husband, Seth, was on birth control. “His energy was up through...

About 230,000 people in Ghana are blind – GHS reveals

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has revealed that nearly 230,000 people of all ages are blind in the country. Speaking at a Rotary outreach programme...

Chamber of Pharmacy sets records straight on consultation fees

The Ghana National Chamber of Pharmacy has said it is still engaging stakeholders on plans to charge consultation fees for services at retail pharmacies...

Meet the Ghanaian Ingenuity Lab member breaking down barriers in Medicine

In February, Ingenuity Lab member, Miranda Ntorinkansah, was invited to speak on the student panel for the Midlands Racial Equality in Medicine 2022 Conference.Hosted...