Health

For women: Here are the reasons you bleed during and after sex and what to do

Have you ever experienced bleeding during or after sex? It’s actually more common than you might think. While some of the causes of bleeding during or...

KATH suspends orthopaedic surgeries due to lack of theatre tables

The Orthopaedic directorate of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in the Ashanti Region has suspended emergency services due to unavailability of theatre tables. In a...

FDA makes important statement about expired products ahead of Xmas

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has addressed rumours suggesting that expired products have grace periods. Some media reports indicate that there are edible windows...

I carried the cross for my family, it must end with me – Breast cancer survivor

When Mrs Susan Malik was first diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2019, one thing was certain, that she was not going to let...

Mum dies after going through ‘absolute hell’ of losing her daughter

A family has suffered another heartbreak after a mum who lost her eight-year-old daughter died. Alice Holton, 31, who has been described as "positive...

What is a normal vagina supposed to look like?

Many women are insecure about the way their vaginas look and for the most part, many do not even know what constitutes 'normal'. ...

Covid-19: Ghana’s death toll now 1,174

Two more lives have been lost to the deadly coronavirus diseases, according to the Ghana Health Service (GHS). The Service in its latest update...

COVID-19: Ghana receives 756,000 more doses of Johnson & Johnson vaccine

The delivery on Tuesday evening,  the biggest so far, adds to previous ones of 177,600 and 244,800 doses received in August and September respectively. The...

Philanthropist Dr Frank Awuah Adjei donates maternity block extension to KNUST Hospital

Businessman and philanthropist Dr Frank Awuah Adjei has donated a maternity block extension he built to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology...

Ghana to receive 756,000 doses of Johnson and Johnson

Ghana is set to receive over seven thousand, five hundred and fifty-six doses of Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday. Manager of the Expanded...

Endpoint Homeopathic Clinic boss recognized as ‘Father of Modern Homeopathic Personality of the Year’ award

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Endpoint Homeopathic Clinic, Dr Adu Boateng, has won the coveted ‘Father of Modern Homeopathic Personality of the Year’...

For women: 5 safe ways to increase your libido

Experiencing low libido at some point in your life is extremely common. Try these tips to increase it. Decreased libido can happen at any...

8 foods that can make your skin age faster

If you thought sun exposure, stress and smoking were the only things to worry about when it comes to speeding up the ageing process...

Women urged to have their breasts examined

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, has reiterated the call on women to seek early treatment for breast cancer. Chief Director of the...

Covid-19: Ghana’s death toll rises to 1,172

Three more lives have been lost in the country’s fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) reveals. These additional casualties according to...

Tima Kumkum Foundation, Ghinger Healthcare hold breast cancer screening for Agbogloshie market women [Photos]

Market women at Agbogloshie in Accra have benefitted from the benevolence of Adom TV Presenter, Cynthia Tima Yeboah, through the Tima Kumkum Foundation. The Foundation...

5 penis health signs guys shouldn’t ignore

Like ladies, men should take notes, (conscious notes) of their sexual health/state of their genitalia because sometimes they could indicate serious health conditions that...

COVID-19: Centre for Plant Medicine Research develops medicines for treatment

Executive Director, Centre for Plant Medicine Research, Dr Kofi Bobi Barimah, has hinted that they would soon outdoor two herbal medicines developed to treat...

Korle-Bu releases breast cancer patients after NDC Deputy Women’s Organiser settles medical bills

The Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has released some three breast cancer patients who were detained due to their inability to settle their hospital bills. The...

Avoid these foods if you want to perform your bedroom duties better

Do you know the foods you're consuming have a lot to do with your low sex drive? If you have been battling with low sex...

Penis fracture: Why the penis breaks and how to treat it

Although there is no bone in the human penis, there is still a risk of breakage that may require prompt intervention. The penis is an...

‘My patient shot himself when I refused to help him die – he deserved better’

Some years ago, a terminally ill patient of mine came to me and asked how he could take his own life. He’d been diagnosed with...

Habiba Sinare makes history with biggest breast cancer health awareness walk in Ghana [Photos]

Mama Mariam Foundation, a charitable organization, spearheaded by popular Ghanaian actress and philanthropist, Habiba Sinare on Saturday, October 16, 2021, led a breast cancer...

Covid-19: Only 4% of Ghanaians are fully vaccinated – Asiedu Bekoe

Director of Public Health at the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr Franklin Asiedu Bekoe, has disclosed that just about four per cent of the...

Juaboso health service workers stage protest over allowance, others

The Health Service Workers Union in the Juaboso District has staged a protest against the Chief Executives of the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission...

Five easy ways to care for your vagina

Many ladies are sensitive about the way their vaginas smell, even if they, obviously, won’t admit it. Truth is it is okay to be bothered....

Mallam Gbawe schools unveil modern hand-washing stand [Photos]

Mallam Gbawe Cluster of Schools in Accra has unveiled a hand-washing sink stationed at the school campus donated and mounted by Dettol. This initiative is...

‘I inherited dad’s cancer and feel guilty I may have passed it onto my girls’

Laura Palmer-Hukins was just a few weeks pregnant with her second daughter when her dad was diagnosed with bowel cancer – the disease that...

5 home remedies to get rid of eczema naturally

Eczema generally appears on the hands, feet, face, legs, or the inner creases of knees and elbows. Although studies are yet to confirm the...

Here are all the ways bleaching destroys your skin and health

The appeal of lighter skin may seem irresistible but here are the hidden dangers of bleaching creams and why you're doing more harm than...

Akumaa Mama Zimbi honoured, selected as face of American Rejuvenation Clinic

Ace broadcaster and television hostess, Akumaa Mama Zimbi, has received recognition as the champion of women issues for her activism and strong defender of...

Should fruit be eaten before or after meals? Find out here

Fruits are an important part of a healthy and well-balanced diet. They are low in calories and fat but high in fibre. They also contain...

Teacher battling for her life over polio appeals for help [Video]

https://youtu.be/YRHlOp7XCp4 She was a sprouting, lively toddler and all was well until she was knocked down by polio aged two but the challenges did not...

The 8 things your eyes can tell you about your health

Being able to see helps us carry out our daily activities but it's something many of us can take for granted. Many people say that...

Sunyani records 321 HIV cases within six months

The Sunyani Municipal Health Directorate has raised alarm about the increasing rate of HIV infections in the area. From January to June 2021 alone,...

GHS reacts to WHO’s approval of vaccines for children under 5

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has said the widespread approval of malaria vaccines for children under five will be a major game-changer in the...

Eleven natural foods that increase testosterone levels in men

Medical science marches on, and we continue to make new discoveries about aging and how we can help fend of some of the effects...

Ghana Free Zones Authority CEO leads staff on Breast Cancer awareness campaign

The Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA) has put together series of events aimed at sensitising employees and the general public about early detection, treatment,...

Best and worst foods for vagina wellness

The vagina uses natural secretions, immune defences, and “good” bacteria to keep itself healthy. Eating a healthful, balanced diet might also further prevent infections and...

Why chew gum before sex? Here’s why it’s a bad habit

Contrary to what you might think, you don't want to make this mistake. Your breath may smell minty fresh, but in time, you'll be...