Health

Onion Water: Why you should start using this now

Benefits of using this onion extract range from therapeutic to medicinal. Onion water is a homemade extract gotten from either blending and straining onions...

Ghana receives Pfizer covid-19 vaccines from US [Photos]

Ghana has taken delivery of over 1.3 million doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine donated by the United States (US) government through the COVAX facility....

How eating too much sugar affects your vagina, sex

What you eat affects almost every single part of your body. Foods rich in carbs, sugars and processed foods that are loaded with artificial sugars...

‘I told medics my baby wasn’t moving but they failed to act – two days later he died in the womb’

A heartbroken mum has revealed how her baby boy was stillborn two days after telling medics she couldn't feel him moving anymore. Helen Brotherton was...

UK govt removes restrictions on fully vaccinated Ghanaians

Ghana has been recognised as one of 37 new countries whose fully vaccinated nationals can enter the United Kingdom (UK) without any restriction. Fully vaccinated...

Mahama reacts to WHO’s approval of malaria vaccine

Former President John Mahama is elated that the World Health Organisation (WHO) has approved the new malaria vaccine for widespread use. In a post on...

UN endorses world’s 1st malaria vaccine as ‘historic moment’

The World Health Organization on Wednesday endorsed the world's first malaria vaccine and said it should be given to children across Africa in the...

Here’s what happens to your body if you stop wearing underwear

For many, deciding to stop wearing underwear may seem like an odd choice. After all, to some, wearing underwear is as much of a routine...

Good news as Ghana receives additional 532,000 doses of AstraZeneca [Photos]

The Ministry of Information has announced the arrival of over 532,000 additional doses of AstraZeneca COVID19 vaccines. The vaccines are from the governments of Iceland, Denmark, Norway,...

The pursuit of a banging body

Most ladies are in pursuit of the ideal body type. The prevailing ideal body right now is a flat tummy, shapely hips, large buttocks, and...

FDA cautions against injectable glutathione and skin lightening agents

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has warned that it has not approved any injectable glutathione or injectable skin lightening agents for use in...

Cloth facemasks are less protective against Covid-19 – Health Experts

As the world keeps exploring ways to keep the Covid-19 infection under control, some health experts have argued that cloth masks are less protective...

The 8 signs your ‘innocent’ heartburn is something more serious

HEARTBURN is something that afflicts millions every day. It is usually harmless and will go away within a day - causing an uncomfortable afternoon. But sometimes...

The causes and remedies to dark inner thighs

These are the reasons why your inner thighs are dark and some home remedies to lighten them. Having your thighs darker than the rest of...

Covid symptoms: Is it a cold or coronavirus?

More knowledge is being learned about coronavirus and what symptoms people should act on. The NHS says people should look out for classic Covid symptoms: A...

Covid-19: Akosombo Int’l School records new cases

At least 24 students of the Akosombo International School have been moved to a hotel at Atimpoku for isolation after testing positive for Covid-19....

Clinically obese woman sheds 69kg for 30th birthday

A woman, who has been clinically obese since she was six years old, has lost 69.8kg in time to celebrate her 30th birthday. Leanne Kendellen,...

Frytol donates GHC100, 000 to National Cardiothoracic Centre

As part of Frytol Healthy Heart Campaign to create more awareness on the need to maintain a healthy lifestyle and a healthy heart, Wilmar...

Ambulance carrying patient involved in accident [Photos]

An ambulance driver, carrying an 80-year-old woman, has been involved in an accident on the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange in Accra. The accident reportedly occurred on...

5 unexpected side effects of drinking hot water too frequently

It’s of popular knowledge that drinking hot water has a long list of benefits, however frequent intake has several side effects. Most people think drinking...

KNUST scientists lead clinical trial of ‘Nibima’ for COVID-19 treatment

Scientists (investigators) at the Department of Clinical Microbiology, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), are leading the clinical trial of “Nibima”, a...

‘Airport monthly disinfection operation must be sustained’

Zoomlion Ghana Limited (ZGL) has underscored the need to sustain the monthly airports’ disinfection exercise against the novel coronavirus disease (Covid-19). According to the waste...

COVID vaccination soon to be requirement for entry of markets – Association declares

Very soon, entering a market in Accra will be based on whether you have taken COVID-19 jab or not. This is according to the...

Having sex more than 3 times a week can cause ‘overdrive’ in men – Doctor warns [Video]

Medical practitioner, Dr George Donkor, has cautioned men not to have sex more than three times a week. According to him, it is one...

5 reasons why eating watermelon should be a routine

Watermelon is a delicious and refreshing fruit that's also good for you. The healthy or beneficial effects of watermelon are mainly derived from its...

Save lives by frequently donating blood – Jumia Ghana calls on Ghanaians

Ghana experienced a shortage of over 111,000 units of blood in 2020, representing more than 39.7% of national demand. This means that thousands of Ghanaians...

Ambulance conveying patient gets stuck in the mud on bad road [Video]

https://youtu.be/zlZqHfhUx5Y The fate of a patient hanged in balance after the ambulance conveying him got stuck in the mud due to the bad nature of...

Rotation nurses, midwives to declare strike over unpaid allowances

The Coalition of Rotational Nurses and Midwives has threatened that its members will lay down their tools beginning October 1, 2021, following the non-payment...

3 benefits of consuming comedy content

A look at how funny moments can work wonders on the mind. It can be very tough fitting in into the fast-paced world we...

Ladies: Here are 5 dangers of wearing waist trainers

Some common questions come to mind when you are considering using waist trainers. Waist training is the process of using a steel-boned corset to...

Bisa Technologies, GIZ partner to make healthcare easily accessible

Bisa Technologies, one of Ghana’s leading software developing companies, has developed a new free mobile health application to provide public education on Covid-19 and...

Okudzeto Ablakwa gifts dedicated North Tongu midwife a car [Photos]

North Tongu Member of Parliament (MP), Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has gifted Beatrice Blessing Obidieh, a midwife at the Battor Catholic hospital a car. It is a 2015...

Covid-19: We’re working to recognise Ghana’s vaccine certificate – UK

The British High Commission in Accra has announced plans to exempt travellers from Ghana to the United Kingdom (UK) from its simplified travel measures. UK...

Check out where to receive 1st and 2nd doses of Covid-19 vaccine

The Ghana Health Service today, Friday, began to vaccinate Ghanaians above the age of 17 years who have not yet been vaccinated against the...

Squeezing out your boils is not safe, here’s why

Boils are caused by an inflammation of a hair follicle or sweat that causes a lot of discomfort to the affected area and person. A...

Five ways your weight can affect your sex life

For both men and women, storing those extra fats in the body may contribute to low sex drive due to different reasons. Being overweight is...

Health benefits of Irish potatoes

Potatoes help renew cells, movement, digestion, and brain development. Irish potatoes act as a rich source of carbohydrates and fibre. It is an ideal choice for...

Heartburn: 5 foods that are known to trigger condition

For people prone to heartburn, high-fat foods may trigger the condition. And unfortunately, they include some of the healthiest and nutritious foods like avocados,...

Ghana set to participate in 2021 UN Food Systems Summit

Ghana is set to participate in the UN Food Systems Summit to be convened by the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres on September 23, 2021,...

Ladies, here’s why you should always urinate after sex

Peeing (urinating) after sex isn’t a bad idea, but some people may be more likely to benefit from the reduced UTI risk. It’s always a...