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Malaria breath test shows promise

People with malaria give off a distinctive "breath-print" that could be used as a test for the disease, according to American scientists. They had already...

3 stories of what it's like to date as a plus-size woman

Dating today is a tricky business — whether you're looking for love online or off. People ghost. They fetishize. Those who seemed nice in...

Man proposes to girlfriend with 25 brand new iPhone Xs

Chen Ming, a young video-game designer from Shenzen, China, recently sparked the envy of iPhone fans all around the world, after buying 25 brand...

An open letter to single ladies

Dear Single Ladies, In a world where a date can be set-up at the drive through pace of social media, we must use wisdom as...

Sugary Drinks Could Break Your Heart

If you're a fan of sodas, fruit juices and sugary sports drinks, you're probably not doing your heart any favors. A new review suggests that regularly quenching...

Is it normal to have a crush when you're in a relationship?

Certain (annoying) people love to brag about how they tell their partner everything as if a 100 percent disclosure rate is the key to...

Red Cross official stole $2.7m during Liberia's Ebola epidemic

Liberians were dying in their thousands from the Ebola epidemic that plagued the country in 2014 while donor funds sent to the Liberia National...

The science behind type two diabetes and diet

According to International Diabetes Federation’s (IDF) Diabetes Atlas 2015, 1 in every 52 adults aged 20 – 79 years in Ghana has diabetes and...

How oral sex can give you cancer

“You know the benefits of oral sex: It builds intimacy, helps her orgasm, and feels fantastic. In fact, we doubt any of the 85...

$217m UG Medical Centre wasting away over management tussle

The first phase of the University of Ghana Medical Centre which was completed in November 2016, is yet to be operational following disagreements over the legitimate...

Talensi hospital: Lack of facilities hinder maternal healthcare

The Talensi District Hospital in Tongo is facing challenges in its efforts to deliver efficient health care due to lack of adequate structures to...

How a sex schedule can save your relationship

The very idea of having a sex schedule sounds boring, doesn’t it? Like what, you just tell your partner, ‘Honey, don’t forget! Sex at...

Eating alone is bad for your health – Especially if you're a man, study shows

Eating alone can increase your risk of developing a metabolic syndrome such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol, a study claims. Researchers studied the...

This Week’s Special: Hold on to your girls guys, the Uber drivers are coming!

Apparently, the Uber drivers have eyes on their female customers. It is not an entirely surprising revelation because when males and females meet, anywhere...

This penis shape is linked to a greater risk of cancer

Men with curved penises face a significantly increased risk from several types of cancer, scientists say. Presented at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, a...

This trend is ruining relationships and you’re probably guilty of it

Date night doesn’t get any more depressing this: One of marriage therapist Christine Wilke’s clients was so caught up in her phone recently that she didn’t...

Condoms, TB drugs in short supply in Ghana – NSAs

A rapid increase in Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) in Ghana is imminent, as some anti-HIV/AIDS advocacy organisations have indicated an acute shortage of condoms...

Volta, Brong Ahafo Regions lead HIV prevalence – AIDS Commission report

Ghana’s overall fight to eliminate HIV/AIDS seems to be progressing steadily, but prevalence in the Volta and Brong Ahafo regions remain high and lead...

13 people share the tell-tale signs their relationships were doomed

Accepting a relationship is over is really bloody difficult. Often, we hold on to the scraps of a relationship because it's hard to let it...

Why some guys don't want relationships and only want sex

Straight women who've spent any amount of time dating in the hopes of finding someone to build a relationship with know that trying to...

Signs you are giving too much in your relationship

A relationship is rarely a 50-50 partnership. There are times when you are expected to shoulder additional responsibility, while your partner is more involved...

Upper East Regional hospital has no Surgeon

The Upper East Regional hospital is in dire need of Doctors especially Surgical Doctors to aid health care delivery and to cater for its...

7 African countries lead battle against malnutrition

A number of African countries are taking bold action to tackle malnutrition as they have successfully implemented a range of actions that have started...

Does sugar, which makes all things delicious, lead to cancer?

A biologic mechanism in yeast cells may explain the relationship between sugar and malignant tumors, according to a recent study published in the journal Nature Communications.The...

So you’ve been cheated on. here’s how to repair your relationship

The moment you find out your partner has been cheating on you, just about everything changes. Trust has been broken, and it may be difficult...

Heart surgery survival chances ‘better in the afternoon’

Open heart surgery appears to be safer in the afternoon because of the body's internal clock, scientists have said.The body clock - or circadian...

PTA to roll out insurance policy for SHS

The National Council of Parent-Teacher Associations (NCPTAs) is set to roll out an insurance policy for Senior High School students.The move according to the...

Nine countries issue health warnings about the plague

Do you remember studying the plague when you were at school? Otherwise known as the 'Black Death', the pandemic spread all across Europe and took...

Black is NOT always bad

Black is black!  The french say ‘’Noir’’, the dutch say ‘’schwarz, the Italians say ‘’nero’’ and the spanish call it ‘’negro’’. In many other...

Why a Ghanaian lady wears waist beads

You may have seen them, times without number, and probably played with or strummed them sometimes, if you’re a man.You may be wearing some...

EndPoint Homeopathic Clinic wins Excellent Clinic in Homeopathy Care award

Leading homeopathic healthcare center in Ghana, EndPoint Homeopathic Clinic, has been adjudged Excellent in Homeopathy Care of the Year 2017 by Health Legend Foundation.The...

5 signs he has high self-esteem and is emotionally available to love you

What is self-esteem? Your self-esteem reflects the core beliefs you have about yourself. In dating, the smartest thing you can do is to find a...

10 guys explain the real reasons why they cheated

1. “I was feeling trapped in my current relationship. That doesn’t really excuse cheating but I really felt like I couldn’t leave but I...

Treating your hair with mayonnaise

Have you ever considered using mayonnaise for hair treatment? Well, you might want to, because not only does mayonnaise taste better when added to...

Joy FM Sugar project not initiative of Ghana Diabetes Association – Kojo Yankson

Ghana Diabetes Association's claim that a diabetes sensitisation program, Sugar Project, was plagiarised by Joy FM presenter Kojo Yankson has been debunked.The broadcaster says...

Why do people in ‘happy relationships’ still cheat?

Finding out your partner has cheated on you is never good news, but it can be especially painful if you felt you were in...

News Ghana Editor wins digital and social media award

Editor-In-Chief of News Ghana, an online news portal in the country, Roger Agambire Agana has won an award in the ‘Forty under 40 Award’...

PhD students have double risk of developing psychiatric disorder

Academia isn't for everyone. The hours are long, you're likely to spend a lot of time looking at a computer or in a lab,...

Cerebral Palsy is not a curse

President of the Cerebral Palsy (CP) Awareness Ghana, Mr Boniface Kwaku Aberor has urged the public to desist from dissociating oneself from patients with...

Do condoms expire? Here’s what you should know

In the heat of the moment, checking that the condom you’re about to use isn’t expired probably isn’t the top of your list of...