Health

4 health benefits of drinking lime juice during pregnancy

It’s essential to drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of fluid a day, including water. If you don’t like the taste of plain water, you...

Covid-19 vaccine developed by University of Oxford is 70% effective, large scale trial shows

The coronavirus vaccine, developed by the University of Oxford, is highly effective at stopping people from developing Covid-19 symptoms, a large trial shows. Interim data...

Coronavirus: Ghana’s active cases drop

Ghana’s active Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases have seen a slight decline in the last week. As of Friday, November 13, the number of active cases stood...

Maggie Wealthy Foundation, Ghana’s High Commissioner to Canada, Krowor MP organize free health screening

A non-governmental organization, Maggie Wealthy Foundation, together with Ghana's High Commissioner to Canada, Nii Ayikoi Otoo has organized a free health screening for...

Irregular periods? Here are 6 causes of the menace

A woman will, on average, get her period for three to seven days once a month (every 30 days or so). After menstruating for...

5 reasons why cabbage should be a compulsory part of your diet

Cabbage is densely packed with nutrients, including vital minerals and vitamins. It contains four major antioxidants. These are choline, beta-carotene, lutein, and quercetin. Choline can...

5 kitchen ingredients that you can use for pink lips

Lighten your dark lips by rubbing a slice of cucumber firmly on lips for the juice to soak on. Apply Cucumber Juice If you repeat it...

Coronavirus: Free test at KIA for children between five and 12 years

Effective Monday, November 16, children between the ages of five and 12 years will henceforth enjoy free mandatory Covid test upon arrival at the...

2,180 Ghanaian kids contract coronavirus

A report launched by Child Rights International has revealed that 2,180 children have contracted COVID-19 as of November 9, 2020. The Executive Director of Child...

Coronavirus: Western North Minister commends Zoomlion

Waste management expert, Zoomlion Ghana Limited (ZGL) has been rated high in its continuous efforts to support the government’s fight against the coronavirus (Covid-19)...

Free Covid test at KIA for children between 5 to 12 years

Effective Monday, November 16, children between the ages of 5-12 years will henceforth enjoy free mandatory Covid test upon arrival at Kotoka International Airport. However,...

Prof. Gyampo makes shocking revelation about coronavirus cases in Ghana

Senior lecturer at the Political Science Department of the University of Ghana, Prof. Ransford Yaw Gyampo has made a shocking revelation about COVID-19 cases...

Kumasi to get modern police hospital

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. James Oppong Boanuh has laid the foundation stone for the construction of a 50-bed capacity Regional Police...

Massage therapist tips on how to revive a woman’s libido

It can be very frustrating when a man wants to make love to his woman but she seems to be off all the time. This...

Ghana’s active Covid-19 cases now 1,541

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) says it has recorded about 149 new cases of Covid-19. This, the Service said has pushed the country’s active cases...

NHIS to enrol 4 million subscribers

The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) is on course to enrol four million subscribers by December 2020. The Authority which now has over 12 million...

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...

Russian Covid-19 vaccine shows encouraging results

Early results from trials of a Covid vaccine developed in Russia suggest it could be 92% effective. The data is based on 20 cases of...

Afaglo warns against rising cases of Covid-19

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Marrer Ghana Limited and Susatgad Boat Building and Fishing Industry, Novihoho Afaglo, has challenged the notion that Ghana...

How to whiten the teeth using banana peels

Yes, it sounds odd, but you can actually use banana peels to whiten your teeth. This is considered so because of the wonderful source of...

676 pupils got pregnant during coronavirus era in Volta Region

A total of 676 school children in the Volta Region have been impregnated during the Coronavirus period, spanning March to September, a report by...

5 ways to naturally whiten your teeth at home

Not all of us are blessed with a perfect smile. Most people struggle with teeth discolouration which is caused by a variety of factors...

6 ways to burn your belly fat fast

One of the most common questions I get is how to lose belly fat. Belly fat is actually the most dangerous type of fat...

People who regularly eat chilli pepper live longer – Study

Regularly eating chilli peppers could provide previously unrecognised health benefits helping to lengthen people’s lives, a new study suggests. Chilli eaters may have a “significantly...

Ghana gets first solely Covid-19 testing laboratory

The biggest Covid-19 testing facility, solely licensed for coronavirus, has been opened in the Greater Accra Region. Leding Medical Laboratory, the ultra-modern facility, located at...

5 reasons why you should eat cucumber at night

Cucumber has a way of making the simplest things better. The superfood has some skincare benefits including vitamin C and caffeic acid, which both...

Covid vaccine: UK scientists fins first ‘milestone’ vaccine that offers 90% protection

The first effective coronavirus vaccine can prevent more than 90% of people from getting Covid-19, a preliminary analysis shows. The developers - Pfizer and BioNTech...

Diabetes: 5 common misconceptions debunked

The 21st century has seen a monumental surge in the number of people living with Diabetes (Mellitus). This chronic condition is defined by high...

Bia West DCE alarmed at increasing rate of HIV/AIDS cases

The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Bia West in the Western north region, John Koah, has lamented the recent rapid increase in HIV/AIDS positive...

4 natural remedies to getting rid of dark underarms

Like skin blemishes and discolouration on other parts of the body, dark underarms can result in a lack of confidence and self-esteem. Deodorants and antiperspirants...

NHIS card to be linked to Ghana Card – Dr Dsane-Selby

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr Lydia Dsane-Selby, says measures are underway to link the National Health Insurance...

Ghana’s COVID-19 active cases hit 947

Ghana’s active Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases have increased to 947 from the last reported figure of 877. Out of the number, four are in critical condition,...

How to grow your natural hair

There’s nothing more beautiful than a crown of healthy, natural hair. So if you’ve ever had a case of bad breakage, then you know...

Ladies: Here are 4 reasons why garden eggs should be added to your diet

Studies have shown that eating eggplant can boost overall health and well-being. Laboratory analyses also show that the phenolic compounds in eggplant contain anthocyanins, a...

Ghana records 20,000 new HIV cases each year

The Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, has said in spite of the significant decline in HIV prevalence, new infections...

Stop putting toothpaste in your v*gina

Nigerian doctor, Olufunmilayo, has warned ladies against putting toothpaste in their vagina in a bid to get it tighter. In a Twitter thread shared on...

Akufo-Addo launches revised National Health policy

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has launched a revised edition of Ghana's National Health Policy with the aim to ensure a healthy life for...

Mass burial: Ridge Hospital publishes list of unclaimed bodies

The Greater Accra Regional Hospital has announced that it will conduct a mass burial for some 49 unclaimed bodies. The Hospital in a public notice...

KATH sued for advertising position of staff while on mandatory leave

The Director of Finance at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) has filed a suit at the Kumasi High Court, asking for an injunction...

Ghana’s active Covid-19 cases surge to 620

Ghana’s Covid-19 active cases have hit 620, according to the latest update from the Ghana Health Service (GHS). This follows the confirmation of 76 new...