Health

Sleeping with your phone in bed? Here’s why this behaviour can affect your health

Sleeping with your phone close to you can be hazardous to your health. Smartphones have been proven to emit dangerous radiation which causes an alteration...

Ambulance as a ‘pickup truck’ for cement: The inside story [Listen]

JoyNews/AdomNews · Ambulance as a 'pickup truck' for cement – The inside story It has emerged that the ambulance used to transport bags of...

Menstrual Hygiene Day: RoyalAid Foundation advises boys to join the fight to end period poverty

RoyalAid Foundation, a socio-health-based Non-Governmental-Organisation (NGO) with a focus on health, education, entrepreneurial skills development, boy child empowerment and poverty eradication, has encouraged males...

Workers use ambulance as a ‘pickup truck’ for cement [Video]

A video of an ambulance being used to transport bags of cement has gone viral on social media. Information suggests the ambulance was used at...

Self Love Foundation backs call for scrapping of taxes on imported sanitary pads

The President of Self Love Foundation, an Obuasi-based all Feminine Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Hillary Ekuoba Gyasi, has backed calls by the Minister of Gender,...

Lab Technicians’ strike: Parliament summons Health Minister

Parliament’s Health Committee has summoned the Health Minister, Kwaku Agyemang-Manu and the National Labour Commission (NLC), over a strike action by the Laboratory Technicians. The...

Empty stomach? 3 foods you must eat to boost immunity

Consuming some simple ingredients on an empty stomach can work wonders for immunity. Pawpaw Some foods are better when consumed empty stomach because then your digestive...

Ghana Medical Association demands return of lab physicians

The Ghana Medical Association is demanding the return of all Laboratory Physicians who have been forced out of their places of work within the...

COVID-19: 1 more dead as Ghana’s active cases reach 1,138

One more person has died of the novel coronavirus bringing the death toll to 784, according to the Ghana Health Service (GHS). This comes as...

Here’s why having s3x with a new partner can change the smell of your v*gina

You just had sex with someone new. Fun! But now something feels off. Maybe you were changing out of your work clothes and caught a...

Lab scientists strike: Pregnant women in Tamale Teaching Hospital bear the brunt

Pregnant women at the Tamale Teaching Hospital are some of the groups hardest hit by the ongoing strike by laboratory scientists. The officials have laid...

Ladies: These 5 fertility myths might be responsible for delaying your baby joy

When it comes to fertility, there is a lot of misinformation out there. There are many fertility myths that you shouldn’t believe and that may...

You won’t believe the health benefits of shea butter

It seems to be everyone's favourite product but shea butter does so much more than you can imagine. Take a look at the benefits! Four...

Here’s how much v*ginal discharge is actually normal

Vaginal discharge can sometimes give clues about what’s up down there, including if you have any potential health problems. Vaginal discharge might seem mysterious, but...

Hair Treatment: 6 ways to use garlic for hair growth

There are quite a number of natural elements that support hair growth and garlic is a significant part of the lot. Garlic Garlic does not only...

Anopheles mosquito shows super resistance to insecticides – Study

Research conducted by the Biotechnology and Nuclear Research Institute of the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission reveals that Anopheles mosquito shows extreme resistance to insecticides...

First man to get Covid-19 jab dies of unrelated illness

The second person in the world to get the Pfizer-BioNTech jab has died of an unrelated illness. Bill Shakespeare, 81, received his first Covid vaccine...

Top 5 secrets to achieve the best orgasm

The secret to achieving mind-blowing orgasms isn’t something extraordinary as people usually deem it to be. To get the best sexual experience out there, here...

8 surprising causes of infertility in men

Sperm health depends on various factors, including quantity, movement and structure. It is also reversible in most cases, but like they say; “prevention is better...

5 effective natural remedies for dark lips

Dark lips are caused by overexposure to the sun, smoking and dehydration. And they sometimes come as tiny, dark spots on your lip(s). 5 effective...

More than 100,000 receive second jab in 5 days

More than 100,000 people have received their second dose of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine as of Sunday, May 23, data from the Ghana Health...

Lady roaming for network falls off storey building [Video]

A yet-to-be identified Ghanaian lady based in Egypt is currently battling for life after falling off a three-storey building. The incident is said to have...

Drinking any amount of alcohol causes damage to the brain, a new study finds

A University of Oxford study has noted that there is no such thing as a "safe" level of drinking. According to the study, the increased...

Health tips: 8 ways to use natural products to get rid of awful scents from your home

Sometimes it can be very frustrating if you’ve used all kinds of perfumes to spray your house and yet, some smells just can’t go.You...

Suspected blood thieves arrested at Korle-Bu

The Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital has handed over two suspected blood thieves to the Ghana Police Service. A statement from the Public Relations Department said their...

COVID-19: Ghana to be selected as manufacturing hub for vaccines in Africa

The European Commission (EU) has named Ghana as one of its possible manufacturing hubs of Covid-19 vaccines in Africa. “At the meeting with the Vice...

Allied Health Professions wade into KATH lab workers’ saga

The Ghana Federation of Allied Health Professions (GFAHP) has expressed disappointment in the management of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH). According to GFAHP, there are...

5 best foods to eat after s3x

Sex can leave you feeling exhausted, but extremely satisfied. Average of 60-100 calories are burnt during sex and this depends solely on how active your...

6 foods that fight wrinkles and premature aging

You already know these foods are good for your health. Turns out they can help you stay young, too. A radiant and beautiful skin is...

Nutmeg: The health benefits of this superfood is amazing

Nutmeg is a popular spice used across the world for its flavour. This spice has been used for thousands of years, primarily for its...

Malaria is an endemic disease in our communities

The Deputy Director of Public Health in the Eastern region, Dr John Ekow Otoo has said malaria is one of the endemic diseases in...

Peeling skin? Here are the possible causes and home remedies for this condition

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

Male Infertility: Here’s how to make your sperm stronger, faster and more fertile

Healthy sperm aren't always a given. Understand how lifestyle factors can affect your sperm and what you can do to improve your fertility. Fertility issues...

Aggrieved lab workers at KATH declare sit-down strike

Members of the Ghana Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists (GAMLS) – Komfo Anokye Chapter have declared a sit-down strike with effect from Thursday, 20th...

Blood shortage hits Greater Accra Regional Hospital

There is a shortage of blood at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital. Pregnant women and accident victims have been the most affected with some of...

Malawi burns thousands of expired AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine doses

Health authorities in Malawi have incinerated 19,610 expired doses of the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine, saying it will reassure the public that any vaccines they...

Expect some symptoms after receiving second Covid-19 jab – GHS to Ghanaians

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has indicated that Ghanaians who are to receive the second dose of the Covid-19 vaccines may experience some side...

‘Life From 30’ hypertension organisation holds health screening for drivers, hawkers

Life From 30, a hypertension prevention advocacy, has held a check-up exercise for drivers, hawkers and commuters at the Kwame Nkrumah Circle. As part of...

GAMLS backs planned strike by KATH laboratory workers

The Ghana Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists (GAMLS), has pledged its support for a planned strike action by its members at the Komofo Anokye...

5 amazing health benefits of turmeric

Turmeric, sometimes called Indian saffron or the golden spice, is a tall plant that grows in Asia and Central America. The turmeric on shelves and...