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5 nasty infections you can get from kissing

Is kissing as harmless as it is made out to be? While kissing is generally considered a low-risk sexual activity compared to anal, oral, and...

Thinking of dating a church member? Here are 5 things to consider

If you are a consistent churchgoer, then there is a likelihood that you are going to find someone you admire in church that you’d...

Can some deodorants cause breast cancer?

There is ongoing research into the potential links between certain chemicals in deodorants and the development of breast cancer. One of the concerns related to...

Reopen renal unit to outpatients in 24 hours – Parliamentary Health Committee to Korle-Bu

The Parliamentary Health Committee has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the management of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital to reopen the renal unit to outpatients....

Woman battling with brain tumour appeals for support to undergo surgery

A young woman, Esther Agyam, is appealing for support to undergo surgery for a brain tumour. She is in dire need of GH₵110,000.00 to...

Health Ministry clears delayed antiretroviral drug from port

The Ministry of Health has cleared the antiretroviral drugs that were delayed at the Tema port. In a statement, the Health Ministry said the...

GAMLS demand Medical Laboratory Council

The Ghana Association of Medical Laboratory Systems (GAMLS) has appealed to the Health Ministry for a Medical Laboratory Council. The group made the call during...

Kwaku Agyeman-Manu honoured by GAMLS

Minister for Health Kwaku Agyeman-Manu has been honoured by the Ghana Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists (GAMLS) for his contributions in the health sector. Mr. Agyeman-Manu...

Joy FM’s Philip Nai & Friends to fete children with cancer at Korle Bu

On December 24, 2023, Philip Nai and Friends will for the fourth time, embark on its annual charity agenda. This year, the programme will take...

Here are 7 reasons your boobs hurt

If your bra is too tight or the cup is too small, the underwire may be pushing against your breast all day long, leading...

MoH to undertake free breast cancer screening

The Ministry of Health has made arrangements for free breast cancer screening in all public health facilities. The initiative is part of measures put in...

Akosombo Dam spillage could trigger outbreak water-related diseases – Health experts warn

Health experts are warning of a possible outbreak of waterborne diseases following the ongoing spillage of the Akosombo Dam.  According to the Volta Regional Health...

Government considering subsidy for renal patients – Health Minister

The Health Minister, Kwaku Agyeman-Manu has revealed that government is considering subsidizing the cost of dialysis treatment for persons suffering kidney diseases. His comments come...

It was very hard – Akoto Afriyie shares his ‘broken heart’ experience

Flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Owusu Afriyie Akoto has a painful heartbreak he experienced while growing up as a young...

Ashaiman Agenda 111 hospital project takes off

The Municipal Chief Executive for Ashaiman, Albert Boakye Okyere, has handed over the site for works to begin on the construction of a 100-bed...

VRA disconnects Tain hospital from national grid over debt

The Volta River Authority (VRA) has cracked the whip on the Tain Government hospital by disconnecting its power supply over accumulated debt. The disconnection...

If you keep sleeping around with many people, these 5 things might happen

Apart from unwanted pregnancy and HIV/AIDS, there are many consequences to having multiple sexual partners. Casual sex has become very common these days, with...

No Bra Day: 5 surprising benefits of going braless

Truth be told, women share a complicated relationship with bras. While a nice bra can offer a good fit and shape, on other days, bras...

Oral cancer: a condition to watch out for

Generally, cancer is a disease that emanates from uncontrollable or malignant cell divisions that spread to surrounding tissues. Suffice it to say that cancer is...

KIA Covid tests: Frontiers Healthcare Services gained $84m while Ghana got under $7m

After a year-long legal battle initiated by JoyNews under the Right to Information Act, the extent of the revenue imbalance that has favoured Frontiers...

FDA goes after peddlers of unregistered medicines in Kumasi

Over GH¢850,000 worth of unregistered medicines, also said to be unwholesome, have been seized in the Central Business District of Kumasi. The Food and Drugs...

Let’s fill vacant positions of migrated nurses, midwives – College of Nurses and Midwives

The President of the Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives (GCNM), Professor Mrs Victoria Bam, has appealed to the government to urgently fill vacancies...

Diphtheria outbreak kills 600 in Nigeria

More than 600 people, mostly children, have died of diphtheria in Nigeria since the current outbreak began in December 2022, officials say. With 14,000 suspected...

Why your partner can love you and still cheat on you

Many people believe that a partner who loves them won’t cheat on them, but that isn’t true. A person who loves you can cheat on...

The husband that got away

I adore my husband. I think you should know that first. We met nearly ten years ago because my first teenage love died, and there...

Both men and women experience wet dreams, here’s why this happens

It is completely normal and healthy to have wet dreams. If you’ve ever experienced a wet dream, you’re not alone as millions of people...

Making your bed every morning boosts wealth

Make your bed every morning and do these other things if you want to be a millionaire. Randall Bell study revealed the importance of everyday...

“Taxpayers’ money is used to train our nurses; we can’t sit and have them all leave”

The President of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), Perpetual Ofori Ampofo has expressed concern over the staggering exodus of Ghanaian nurses...

3 great foods that can boost your sperm count

Fun fact: It usually takes up to ten weeks for a sperm to be made, grow, and mature. Semen is produced in male organs...

Abusive language, difficult bosses contribute to workplace mental health issues – Clinical psychologists

A senior clinical psychologist at Trust Hospital, Eric Owusu Kumi, has urged employers to create and foster conducive workplace environments in order to safeguard...

Men, here are 4 ways to feel better when life gets tough

Men must learn to manage their emotions to achieve a sense of well-being since they have a higher risk of engaging in harmful and...

Do these 3 things if you struggle with falling asleep

No one should ever have to struggle with this natural human need. Sleeplessness and insomnia can be draining, leaving you irritable, and longing for some...

Do these 3 things if you struggle with falling asleep

No one should ever have to struggle with this natural human need. Sleeplessness and insomnia can be draining, leaving you irritable, and longing for...

Going to church prolongs your life by 14 years

Who would have thought that church adds fourteen years to your life, on average after all the negative comments we hear about the church...

WHO issues global plan to tackle leading cause of death in childbirth

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first roadmap to tackle postpartum haemorrhage (PPH), defined as excessive bleeding after childbirth, which affects millions...

Dialysis treatment to be included in NHIS package soon – Bawumia

The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has assured the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) will soon expand its benefits package to cover dialysis treatment....

10 statements every man wishes to hear in bed

It must be agreed upon that men are insecure in bed. The pressure to be memorable in bed is what men live for. Ever since...

5 subtle ways to introduce sex education to your kids

Parents play a crucial role in shaping their children's understanding of the world, and that includes their knowledge about sex and relationships. While it may...

Women now prefer anal sex – AIDS Commission

Director General of Ghana Aids Commission, Dr. Kyeremeh Atuahene has revealed that, majority of Ghanaian women prefer anal sex. Contrary to claims that, it is...

3 important things you must never sacrifice for your partner

A relationship should help you become a better person, not curb your personality. Love should never strip away the essence of who you are...