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8 critical things to know if you want to quit drinking

You’ve heard that quitting drinking and getting sober can change your life. December 22, 2013, was the last time I had any alcohol. It's now been...

6 ways to raise the type of children who will save the world

How can you actively teach your children peace, acceptance, and global thinking while war, death, and destruction rule our culture? Children are born innocent, curious,...

Do you owe it to your partner to stay fit?

When I was sixteen, my father took me on a trip to visit Reed College. He had a friend from high school pick us up...

I wish my husband was the love of my life — but he’s not

I've been in love three times in my life. One was my first love, one was the love of my life, and one was the man...

La General Hospital: IMF deal caused sponsors to suspend funding for construction – Majority Leader

The Majority Leader has attributed the delay in the reconstruction of the La General Hospital to a hold-up in funds by the facility's sponsors. According...

Dialysis crisis: ‘Do we have leaders in this country?’ – CDD fellow quizzes

A fellow at the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD), Kwame Sarpong Aseidu has added his voice to the countless calls for the renal outpatient...

Dialysis crisis: KBTH’s refusal to open centre a death sentence – Ahenkora

Five days after the Health Ministry directed the immediate reopening of the renal outpatient department of the Korlebu Teaching Hospital, the centre remains closed. The...

FDA advocates for anti-smoking campaigns in educational institutions

The Eastern Regional Office of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) is encouraging institutions to include anti-smoking education in their programme activities to raise awareness of...

Married woman stages fake weddings to marry 3 other men

A Chinese woman was recently charged with fraud for allegedly cheating three men out of nearly $100,000 by marrying them in staged ceremonies, despite...

5 ways to lean on your partner when it feels like the world is on fire

Relationships are one of life’s most beautiful offerings. But, what may feel like a gift on some days can feel more like a labor...

13 ways to stop overthinking your relationship, according to experts

Overthinking relationships is a dirty, dirty habit — but it’s one many of us are guilty of. (Let her who hasn’t overthought her relationships...

Korle-Bu Renal Unit re-opens today

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital Renal Unit will be re-opened to patients today, November 6, 2023. This follows a unanimous agreement at...

Hook up business increasing spread of HIV/AIDS among young girls – Ghana AIDS Commission

Director General of Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC), Dr. Kyeremeh Atuahene has identified the “hook up“ business as one of the major causes of the...

How do you say vagina in your local language?

I did not enjoy the recent conference on sexual harassment organised by the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) & Fredrich Ebert Stiftung (FES). As a...

Korle-Bu’s renal unit to open on this date

Following a meeting held on Friday, the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital has unanimously agreed that the outpatient department of the Renal Dialysis Unit will be...

Why you need to walk after eating every meal

When you learn all the potential benefits of walking, no doubt you will start walking after eating your next meal. Walking after eating has been...

5 behaviours to adapt that’ll make people respect you more

“People treat you the way you allow them to” - Unknown. I’ve always believed very strongly that you teach people how to treat you. The...

5 ways single women may be enabling married men to cheat

Some married men are serial cheaters, but single women might be enabling their excesses. While some married men may be less than honourable, single women...

It is an abomination to lay claim to your wife’s property – Lawyer argues

The Director of the Ghana School of Law says under the customary laws of Ghana, a man cannot lay claim to his wife’s self-acquired...

Agenda 111 project: Sod cut for Adentan Municipal Hospital

Greater Accra Regional Minister, Henry Quartey, has cut the sod for the construction of a 100-bed district hospital at the Adentan Municipality in Accra.  The hospital...

5 types of female orgasm and how to achieve it

The female orgasm is a mysterious concept - rare and hard to come by. Few women have experienced orgasm. Only 46% of women have orgasmed,...

Dialysis crisis: We see death everyday – Kidney disease patient

Conversations of members of the Renal Patients Association have changed from "when is your next dialysis date?" to "who will be the next to...

These are 8 reasons some men die or pass out during sex

There are several reasons why some men may experience issues such as passing out or dying during sexual activity, although such occurrences are relatively...

Why sleeping naked is probably a bad idea

It’s a normal habit in our parts of the world for people to sleep without any clothes on mainly because of the heat. But we...

MultiChoice Ghana staff Join the “Run for Cure” event to support breast cancer awareness

Ghana’s foremost pay-tv service provider MultiChoice Ghana, over the weekend participated in the annual "Run for Cure" event to support breast cancer awareness and...

Keeping a promise to my husband nearly destroyed my life

The groundwork for my divorce was laid before I ever got married. I turned 19 a month before I met the man I would marry...

Apart from reproduction, this is what semen does in a woman’s body

There is a common belief that semen may have various health benefits for women, but it's important to distinguish between these claims and scientific...

Breast Cancer Awareness: Sunyani West goes pink with Lawyer Amma Frimpomaa

In a dedicated effort to raise awareness about the risks associated with breast cancer, Lawyer Amma Frimpomaa Dwumah, a native of Odumase, organised a...

Health Alert: Be cautious of seafood, fish – Pregnant women told

Pregnant and lactating women are advised to be cautious about consuming seafood such as shrimp, lobsters, and fish like tuna. This is because these...

Mental Health Authority offers trauma therapy to flood victims

The Mental Health Authority (MHA) has deployed staff to communities in the Lower Volta area impacted by the spillage of the Akosombo and Kpong...

10 signs you’re chasing a player and he’s going to use you & lose you

You met your dream lover on a Monday night at a social mixer. They couldn't keep their eyes off you. There was instant chemistry. They...

How to avoid men who specifically target newly divorced women

The prospect of dating after a bad breakup is usually exciting for women but also pretty terrifying, and for good reason. When you're a...

The age-old reason our intelligence dictates who we fall in love with

The argument regarding intellectual differences between men and women has raged for centuries, and it’s showing no signs of slowing down in our modern,...

If you fall out of love with your partner do these 5 things

As humans, there are days when we don’t feel the same about the people, we claim we love and that’s normal. A couple attending a...

Men with curved penis could be suffering from Peyronie’s disease – Urologist

A urologist, Premal Patel has discussed the intriguing topic of curved penises and the potential medical implications associated with them. Patel in a recent...

10 things you can do with ice cubes in your home besides cooling stuff

Ice is not just for keeping beverages cool; it has a multitude of surprising uses around the house. From culinary hacks to household remedies, here...

AREF-ROCHE and Genentech launch Fellowship programme

Roche and the Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF) and Genentech have launched a fellowship program to support emerging African scientists.  The initiative aims to address...

How to spot a fake friend in 4 ways

It’s always important to be wary of the people around you, they could make and unmake you. Spotting a fake friend can be challenging,...

Ghana Health Service probes death of 19-year-old law student

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) is investigating the unfortunate passing of Nana Obeng, a 19-year-old second-year law student at the University of Ghana, at...

Only 48% of Ghanaians consistently wash  hands with soap – Sanitation Minister

"Only 48 percent of Ghanaians consistently wash their hands with soap", Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, Dr Freda Prempeh has said. Referencing a scientific...