Health

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...

Provide breastfeeding corners at workplaces – UNICEF, GHS advocate

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has partnered the Ghana Health Service (GHS) to advocate for baby-friendly environment for lactating mothers at workplaces. The objective...

Increasing number of young persons diagnosed with stroke – Korle-Bu Stroke Unit

Doctors at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital’s Stroke Unit have disclosed that more young persons are now being diagnosed with stroke. According to the Head of...

Ghana to ban tobacco advertising and depiction in entertainment media

Ghana is expected to enforce a ban on tobacco advertising and depiction in entertainment media while taking steps to ensure a tobacco-free country by...

5 disadvantages of eating too much honey

Honey is the healthy alternative to sugar and it can be harmful to health if eaten in excess. Since it’s the best alternative to sugar,...

Pharmacists to charge consultation fees from April 30

Ghanaians may soon have to pay for consultation services at retail pharmacies across the country. Stakeholders are discussing plans to develop a policy around charges...

Young women advised against inserting substances into private part

Young women have been advised against inserting substances to tighten their vagina to satisfy men in bed as such practices expose the women to...

New drug that prevents you from catching Covid-19 gets green light in Europe

British-Swedish pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca announced on Monday its antibody-drug Evusheld, which is taken pre-emptively to prevent Covid-19, has been approved in the European Union. The treatment, administered...

COVID-19: Shanghai expands lockdown as new daily cases surge by a third

Authorities began locking down some western areas of Shanghai two days ahead of schedule, as new COVID-19 cases in China's most populous city jumped...

My timeline for Agenda 111 was overly ambitious – Akufo-Addo admits

Like all major construction projects, it's evident that the initial schedule we gave for the completion of Agenda 111 was overly ambitious, President Nana...

SONA 2022: First phase of local commercial vaccine production to start in 2024 – Akufo-Addo

President Akufo-Addo has indicated the first phase of the local commercial vaccine production will commence in January 2024. In view of this, a bill will...

SONA 2022: Ghana’s Covid-19 management has been exemplary – Akufo-Addo

President Nana Akufo-Addo has touted the management of the Covid-19 pandemic situation in Ghana as exemplary. He has also acknowledged lives have been saved by the...

Why men have morning erections

Every morning, it is not only the sun that rises. Morning wood or nocturnal penile tumescence (NPT) are morning erections men experience. Why do men experience...

Doggy style doesn’t give stroke – Doctor debunks claims

A Medical Doctor, Dr Adu Boateng, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Endpoint Homeopathic Clinic, has debunked the erroneous assertion that sex causes stroke in...

Here’s what it means to be scared of sex and what to do

Sexual anxiety or worry is by no means uncommon. They can range from small insecurities about body image to larger concerns around sexual performance. The...

Learning from the TB Pandemic

As countries around the world - from Kenya to Canada, South Africa to Sweden - relish the prospect of an unofficial transition of COVID-19...

Do you have a spider bite? These 7 photos can help you tell

For the rest of us non-superheroes, getting bit by an eight-legged critter is something well do anything to avoid. For the rest of us non-superheroes,...

Agenda 111 will be completed by end of my tenure – Akufo-Addo

President Akufo-Addo has reiterated his commitment to complete all projects under the Agenda 111 initiative. Delivering his 28th update on measures taken by government to...

Ghana recorded 266,000 abortions in 4 years

The first-ever model of unintended pregnancies and abortion rates for 150 countries has estimated that 266,000 abortions were done in Ghana between 2015 and...

Health workers rejecting postings to deprived areas worrying -Akufo-Addo

President Nana Akufo-Addo has made a passionate appeal to healthcare professionals to accept postings to rural and deprived communities. Expressing concerns about the low number...

Why you’re so intensely horny in your period

Yep, if your period often ranks as one of your best sex weeks of the month, you are in fine company. But why do you...

Covid PCR Test: Minority serves notice to picket KIA

The Minority in Parliament has served notice of series of picketing at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) in protest of fees travellers pay for...

Man bitten by snake he thought was dead inside a wine bottle he bought for his son

A Chinese father had the shock of his life when a supposedly dead snake inside a jar of snake wine he bought a year...

For women: 5 peeing mistakes that you might be making

Peeing mistakes can cause imbalances and uncomfortable situations to your vagina. How many times have you put your nature’s call on hold? Well, holding your...

Shisha, other substances predisposing Ghanaians to Tuberculosis – GHS

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) says it is concerned about the acceptance and widespread smoking of shisha in the country. The Service says it has...

Scrap Covid-19 testing at KIA immediately – Mintah Akandoh to govt

Ranking Member on the Health Committee of Parliament, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, is demanding the immediate scrapping of the Covid-19 testing at the Kotoka International...