Health

‘Tallest man’ Awuche commends Health Minister for intervening in his health condition

The 27-year-old, Awuche whose story went viral a year ago has praised the Health Minister for intervening in his deteriorating health. The Minister, Kwaku Agyemang-Manu,...

6 effective home remedies to treat food poisoning

Food poisoning typically occurs when pathogens contaminate food or drinking water. Though uncomfortable, food poisoning is relatively common. Food poisoning is an illness you get...

Food poisoning: What to do to prevent it and how to deal with it

Food is a vital part of life not only because it provides the energy to run body functions and the building blocks to grow...

Buy herbal medicines from prescribed places to enable us go after bad nuts – FDA warns

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has cautioned consumers of herbal medicine against purchasing products from hawkers and moving vehicles.The FDA is advocating that...

North Korea announces first death from Covid-19

North Korea has confirmed its first death from Covid-19, with state media adding that tens of thousands more are experiencing fever symptoms. Six people died...

Why these 5 brutal transformations happen to pregnant women

Pregnancy can make it harder for women to recognise yourself in the mirror. Pregnancy can be brutal on women physically and even cause a heavy...

Buried penis: Does weight gain reduce the size of the penis?

The question is, can you see your penis? Recently, a survey from The Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience found that the average size of...

NHIA reacts to Minority’s concerns

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), has set records straight on its operations following concerns by the Minority in Parliament that it faces imminent...

Having good sex supports the function of brain chemistry – Doctor

Sex influences brain activity in ways that may impact emotions, sensitivity to pain, and even sleep.Sexual Health Specialist, Dr. Richard Eghan said this during...

WAHO selects 5 firms to manufacture vaccines for ECOWAS countries

The West African Health Organisation (WAHO), an organ of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), is working with five potential vaccine manufacturers...

NHIS collapsing under Akufo-Addo – Minority

The Minority in Parliament has said the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) faces imminent collapse due to the delay on the part of government...

Make Lupus visible in Ghana

"If we are able to get the right diagnosis of SLE or lupus, patients can get better care,” says Dr. Ahmed Habib, Medical Superintendent...

5 things that can weaken your immune system

The immune system is the body's organs and mechanisms that protect the body against infections and toxins. The main components of the immune system are...

It’s too early to predict whether we’ll finish Agenda 111 projects or not – Health Minister

The Health Minister says it is too early to cast doubts on the timelines for the completion of government’s Agenda 111 projects. Kwaku Agyeman Manu...

DR Congo confirms third case of Ebola

Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have identified a third case of Ebola in the city of Mbandaka, the World 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...