Health

Akuse Hospital carries out first delivery of Siamese twins

History was recorded at the Akuse Government Hospital when a team of medical experts carried out its very first delivery of Siamese twins. The hopsital,...

4 home remedies for vaginal yeast infection

Yeast infections, caused by the fungus called Candida, are said to affect as many as eight out of 10 women. Garlic Garlic exhibits strong antifungal activity...

Medical Laboratory Scientists applaud members

The Ghana Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists (GAMLS), has applauded its members in Ghana and beyond. The GAMLS has acknowledged its members for their selfless...

Bird flu hits 7 Nigerian states

Human cases of Avian Influenza H5N1 also called “Bird flu” has been confirmed in 7 Nigerian states.  Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) Director-General, Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu made...

All you need to know about the Korle Bu Maternity Block fire incident

Management of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, has dismissed reports of a fire outbreak at its maternity block on Tuesday. A video that went viral on...

Here are beauty tricks to getting whiter eyeballs

Suffering from, red eyes or dull, yellow-ish peepers? Here are 5 tips on how to brighten up the whites of your eyes. 1. Mascara Effect A...

Faulty birth control pills gets 150 women pregnant

In Chile’s arid Atacama desert, Tabita Daza Rojas is trying to scrape together enough money to finish construction on her home before her baby,...

Premier @10: Work towards becoming global company – Premier Health Insurance challenged

The Chairperson of the Ga Presbytery has charged local Ghanaian companies, particularly Premier Health Insurance, to leave a legacy of becoming a global company...

Here’s why you probably shouldn’t be drinking Palm Wine

Palm wine is a fun beverage that comes loaded with many health benefits. However, these reasons will make you think twice before indulging in...

Govt secures 3.4 million more Covid-19 vaccines

Government has secured 3.4 million doses of the Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine as part of efforts to secure the lives of the citizenry against...

COVID-19: 66 new infections bring active cases to 1,746

Ghana has recorded 66 new cases of the novel coronavirus as of March 29, 2021. According to the Ghana Health Service (GHS), this brings the...

Second phase of Covid-19 vaccine rollout to commence on this date…

The Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr Patrick Aboagye, says the first badge of Ghanaians who have been vaccinated will receive the...

S3xual enhancement drugs, are they necessary? [Read]

Sexual dysfunction refers to any condition that prevents any individual from experiencing full satisfaction from sexual activity. It can affect both genders at any point...

Easter: Let’s adhere to COVID-19 protocols – GHS to Ghanaians

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has cautioned the public on the need to be on guard during the Easter festivities in the face of...

Woman sacked from her home over breast illness, appeals for help

A 37-year-old woman has been sacked from her marital home by her husband for developing a condition doctors suspect to be breast cancer. Aabu, not...

Covid-19: 555,259 persons vaccinated so far – GHS

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has so far vaccinated 555,259 persons against Covid-19 since it began its mass vaccination exercise on March 2. This is contained...

4 reasons why you need to start drinking raw egg yolk

Eggs have three separate sections; the shell, the white and the yolk. When you crack open a raw egg, the yolk is the yellow,...

Ghana to host 2021 West Africa CelebrateLAB Conference

Ghana is set to host the 2021 West Africa CelebrateLAB conference in Accra in collaboration with West African Scientists. The forum is to provide knowledge...

Covid-19: Why vaccination card will soon be your ‘passport’ [Read]

Public Health practitioner, Cindy Ofori Appiah, has reiterated the need for every Ghanaian to get vaccinated. According to her, not only is the vaccine effective...

What to know about drinking alcohol before or after covid-19 vaccine

Drinking alcohol before or after the coronavirus vaccine could be harmful to the body. This is according to Public Health practitioner, Cindy Ofori Appiah. Speaking...

Two fake health workers, trainee midwife nabbed

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has withdrawn the licenses and certificates of registration of a fake nurse assistant and midwife. The two suspects...

4 amazing beauty benefits of avocado oil

Apart from avocado oil being a great tool for cooking tasty and healthy foods, it is also an excellent source of antioxidants, essential fatty...

Why garlic doesn’t cure hypertension – Dietician explains

A Dietician with the Trust Hospital and Clinics, Wise Letsa, has stated that garlic does not cure high blood pressure also known as hypertension...

Asuaba men demand cooking competition to prove GHS 10 ‘chop money’ is enough

Some men at Awareeahi, a farming community at Asuaba in the Upper West Akim District of the Eastern Region have demanded a cooking competition...

Human p3nises are shrinking because of pollution, warns scientist

Penises are shrinking and genitals becoming malformed because of pollution, an environmental scientist has warned in a new book detailing the challenges facing human...

5 effects of excessive intake of sugar on women

It’s no secret that excessive intake of sugar in foods and beverages can cause a handful of effects. Although sugar in itself is not harmful,...

Cancer symptoms: 9 warning signs you should never ignore

We all do it once in a while. We notice a weird pain, bump or other unusual something-or-other somewhere on or in our body...

Manhoods are shrinking because of pollution – Scientist

Manhoods are getting smaller and genitals are becoming malformed because of soaring pollution levels, a top scientist has claimed. According to the new research, lower...

The health benefits of garlic and ginger are unbelievable

They can be used either as regular health boosters or as instant remedies to help relieve a wide variety of conditions. Two medicinal foods to...

Hang on to that COVID-19 vaccination card, it’s important

Proof of vaccination may allow us to begin resuming our normal activities in the near future. Photos that display the COVID-19 vaccination card like a...

Why some people are getting COVID-19 again

If you have recovered from a COVID-19 infection, probably the last thing you want is to get the virus again. And until recently, you...

Dear men, here are 4 amazing Vitamin E benefits for your sexual health

Vitamin E is a very important group of vitamins that play a key role in many enzymatic and metabolic processes in the body, while...

Nobel Trust Herbal clinic adjudged overall best Herbal clinic of the year 2020

Nobel Trust Herbal clinic has been adjudged the overall best Herbal clinic of the year 2020 at the 4th award ceremony by the West...

COVID-19: Ghana receives MTN sponsored vaccines

MTN’s US$25 million donation to support the African Union’s (AU’s) COVID-19 vaccination programme is on track to administer 165,000 AstraZeneca doses to health workers.  The...

4 ways coconut oil can help you lose weight

Coconut oil is incredibly versatile and can be used to treat a lot of different issues. Coconut oil is recognised as something of a beauty...

Living Bitters capsules safe for public consumption – FDA

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has affirmed the authenticity of the herbal medicinal product from Capital 02 Limited, Living Bitters capsules. In a press...

12 helpful tips for working out at home

With many of us still extremely nervous about going back to the gym (and understandably so), it seems like the time to make peace...

Police hospital to close down for fumigation

The Police Hospital has announced a two-day closure of some medical units to the public for a fumigation exercise. This will be between Friday, March...

High consumption of ‘Etor’ creates lucrative business for women in Sunyani

Demands and consumption of 'Etor' (mashed yam), a Ghanaian celebratory and traditionally prepared dish are high in the Bono Regional capital. It is the favourite...

GB Foods Ghana hands over wellness centre to Ga East hospital

GB Foods Ghana, manufacturer of Gino tomato mix, seasoning tablet, rice, pasta and other food products has provided the Ga East Municipal Hospital with...