Health

Bird flu spreads in Europe and Asia

Several outbreaks of severe bird flu in Europe and Asia have been reported in recent days to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE),...

The side effects of dyeing your hair will shock you

When permanent hair dyes were first introduced, they were found to have cancer-causing compounds. Basically, hair colouring is chemistry. The art of hair dyeing is all...

Mothers urged to breastfeed babies for 1,000 days

Nursing mothers have been advised to adhere strictly to exclusive breastfeeding at least for the first 1,000 days after birth to promote the well-being...

Covid-19: Ghana’s death toll now 1,207

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) says the country has recorded 1,207 Covid-19 related deaths since its first case in March 2020. The Service’s latest update...

Expert reveals bras that can stop your boobs growing – and one causes serious damage

Two years ago, "dressing up" meant putting on a new dress and some lipstick - but post-lockdown, we feel really fancy if we bother...

5 reasons you shouldn’t pop that pimple

Seeing any pimple/zit on you or your loved one's face or body is an invitation to pop it. But should you always do this? If...

Why you should not sit on toilet for long

Many people enjoy leisurely sitting on the toilet with a newspaper or even a book while they do their business. But one doctor has warned...

Passage of LGBTQ+ Bill will affect Ghana’s fight against AIDS – Commission warns

JoyNews/AdomNews · Ghana’s fight against AIDS will suffer if Parliament passes anti-LGBTQ+ bill - Commission warns The Ghana AIDS Commission has warned that Ghana’s fight...

Tangerine peels has a lot of beauty benefits you don’t probably know

Tangerines are one of the oldest hybrid fruits in the world and are a cross between a mandarin orange and a bitter orange. Tangerine peel...

Swallowing semen: Here are its benefits and risks

Researchers have found that exposure to semen is good for women’s health because of the mood-altering chemicals of this body fluid. But there...

For women: 4 things that should never be inserted into the vagina

A woman’s vagina is not just some random hole that anything goes into. It needs to maintain the perfect PH level, if anything throws...

Mum, 33, to have ‘last Christmas’ with her children this weekend [Photos]

A dying mum is to have her 'last Christmas' with her family this weekend. Becky Aspinall was diagnosed with Huntington's Disease 13 years ago...

Doctors to enjoy premium health care as GMA strikes deal with Premier Health Insurance

Doctors across the country will heave a huge sigh of relief following a landmark health insurance policy for all doctors in the country who...

First Lady commission’s hostel for children with cancer [Photos]

First Lady Mrs Rebecca Akufo-Addo has commissioned a 52-bed hostel facility for child cancer patients at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra. The facility called...

5 reasons why your stomach isn’t flat

Most times, we treat our flat tummy goals like one running on a treadmill while eating cake. Having a flat stomach is a combination of...

Eat this common food type every day to decrease your risk of dementia

A good diet is the core of a healthy lifestyle, with it benefitting your weight, organs and mind. And, your diet is just as important when it comes to...

5 interesting health benefits of ‘Alasa’

African star apple (Alasa) is both delicious and low in calories, making it a power-packed favourite. The Alasa season is here again and it...

Man gives cash to lover on Thursday to start business, witnesses her wedding on Saturday

A heartbroken Ghanaian man has narrated how he had the self-restraint to sit through the marriage of his girlfriend and another man on Saturday...

5 easy ways to remove hair from your pubic region

Most people do not want a forest of hair growing in their pubic region. There are so many ways to remove hair from down below...

5 things that should never be inserted into the vagina

If you want to avoid infections and other accidents, keep some things away from your vagina. What is safe to be used in the vagina? A...

Health Ministry to begin recruitment of nurses, midwives

The Health Ministry has announced it will from November 10, 2021, begin the recruitment of private and public trained nurses who graduated from training institutions...

Why are some people shorter than others? The answer is in our brains, say scientists

Have you ever wondered why you might be little shorter than your friends or family? Perhaps you're at the other end of the spectrum, sick...

Menopause: Vaginal itching and other strange symptoms could be a warning sign

Menopause might seem to be little more than a series of hot flushes. But this isn't the case for many people and every experience is unique. Periods often...

Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem gets results: Dying man ‘abandoned’ by family steps on recovery path [Video]

Jacob Kofi Tutu, who was involved in an accident in 2016 that affected both legs and has since been bedridden, did not expect to...

Normal erection is between 7 to 10 minutes during intravaginal activity – Expert

The average man must maintain an erection for 7-10 minutes, according to Medical Practitioner, Biomedical Researcher, a Public and Global Health Scientist, Dr Richard...

All regional hospitals have been automated – Gideon Boako

Spokesperson of the Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has disclosed that in the quest to transform the economy into a digital one, the incumbent government...

Good news for fully vaccinated persons

The Foreign Ministry has announced that people who have been fully vaccinated with vaccines from the authorised European Medicines Agency (EMA) are now eligible...

GCB, Wesley Girls old students, others donate to Covid-19 Trust Fund

The Ghana Commercial Bank and other groups have heeded to the cry of the COVID-19 National Trust Fund Secretariat for support. The Secretariat, headed...

Here are 6 health benefits of gari

Gari made from tubes and roots of the cassava plant contains proteins, fat, carbohydrates, iron, Vitamin B and C and also starch. The leaves contain...

4 foods to improve vagina health

Naturally a healthy vagina is one with balance PH level (with healthy bacteria meant to keep infections at bay). It's important to maintain a hygienic...

Mother-of-five dies four weeks after having an abortion

A mother-of-five, who passed away from sepsis four weeks after having an abortion, had reached out several times to her failing GP surgery before...

Govt to introduce E-Pharmacy before end of 2021 – Bawumia

The Vice President has announced that government will launch an E-Pharmacy project to address challenges faced by members of the public in accessing medicines. According...

HIV killed over 900 from January to June in Ghana

Over 900 persons died of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) from January to June 2021 more than Covid-19 within the same period, Dr Stephen Ayisi...

‘We overcame erection problems in the bedroom – it’s nothing to be ashamed of’

A couple, who have battled through erection problems and come out the other side, want, to break the stigma around issues in the bedroom. Joanne,...

Women are trying to delay their periods with lemon juice

Periods can be annoying and always seem to come at the wrong time. One new TikTok trend suggests you can delay your period by drinking...

Here’s why your skin is peeling and the home remedies to treat it

Peeling skin is a condition that may occur because of direct damage to the skin, such as from sunburn or infection. It may also...

Covid-19: Less than 15 cases recorded in Ashanti in last five weeks

The Ashanti Region has consistently recorded less than 15 Covid-19 cases in the last five weeks, the Regional Health Directorate has revealed. A total of...

5 reasons why sleep must be taken seriously

A look at the importance of getting a well-deserved rest at night. In this part of the world, sleep can be sometimes seen as...

4 million more COVID-19 vaccines coming – MoH

Ghana is expecting about four million doses of COVID-19 vaccines in the next three weeks, the Chief Director of the Ministry of Health, Kwabena...

Toilet infection is not from dirty toilets; this is why

Actually, the term toilet infection or toilet disease is non-medical. It is a layman’s word to describe the burning sensation, itching and foul-smelling discharges...