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Monkeypox can spread in 3 ways – Here’s what to know and how to avoid infection

Just two months after the virus landed in the US, monkeypox has been declared a national public health emergency â€” a déjà vu nightmare for the...

‘Faeces in sachet water’ research finding inaccurate – FDA

Ghana’s Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has debunked claims that sachet water on the market is contaminated with faecal matter. The Authority said the outcome...

‘I’ve fallen for a man 24 years older than me – but I don’t want to end up as his carer’

Dear Coleen, I’ve fallen in love with a much older guy against my better judgment and I’m looking for some reassurance. I’m 36 and he’s...

Myth or fact? Does drinking beer lead to a fat belly?

Ever said a man with a pot belly assumed that it's beer that made it big? How true is it that taking a lot of...

Power crisis: Yilo Krobo District Hospital suspends admissions

JoyNews/AdomNews · Yilo Krobo District Hospital suspends admissions The Yilo Krobo District Hospital has suspended admissions due to the power crisis in the area. The decision...

Check out glamorous dinner styles to choose from Adepam Week 3 runway

Wondering what to wear for an exclusive dinner event? Adom TV's Adepam fashion show has got you covered with exquisite designs for Week 3...

Ghanaian chemist makes headway in HIV cure

Breakthrough research in drug composition for more effective treatment of HIV has been made. The research, which was done within six years, found new...

45% of SHS students brush their teeth for only 30 seconds – KNUST research

Dentists recommend two minutes as the average duration for brushing the teeth. However, findings from a research by the Kwame Nkrumah University School of Medicine...

My ex-husband only gave me GH¢60 in our 13 years of marriage – Woman claims

Trader and mother of two, Matilda, has revealed that in her 13 years of marriage, her ex-husband only gave her GH¢60 to invest in...

5 activities that keep intimacy intact aside from sleeping

Try not to sleep after your orgasm and incorporate some activities, you'll be glad that you did. In the first moments immediately after having sex,...

Some ‘Brukina’ drinks contain cancer-causing substances – UG research

One would like to enjoy a cold bottle of ‘brukina’ (or bokina), a dairy milk and millet mixture, to release some stress on a...

Avocado: The health benefits of this fruit are priceless

Avocados aid great vision, prevent osteoporosis and other chronic diseases. Fruits are nature's gifts to man, and avocado pear is a priceless one. Priceless because...

Monkeypox: 13 persons quarantined in Upper East Region

The Ghana Health Service says it has taken 13 people in the Upper East Region into quarantine. This is after they came into contact with...

‘My boyfriend is too close to his sister and I’m jealous of their relationship’

I’m a woman in my twenties and have been dating my boyfriend for about a year. He’s great – sexy, fun and cool– but I’m...

What ‘taking a break’ really means for your relationship

Relationships can be difficult. Conflicts and challenges arise, a difference of opinion between you and your partner creates tension, and soon enough you’re ready to go...

Don’t panic over monkeypox virus – Health expert tells public

The Upper East Regional Health Promotion Officer, Rexford King James, has asked all and sundry not to panic over the monkeypox virus. This comes after...

Five amazing benefits of chia seeds you probably didn’t know

Chia seeds are all the new craze as many have begun to include the nutritious seeds in their diet. They have been a staple...

Six terrible habits that are ruining your sex life

Everyone wants to have a good sex life and it is their right to feel that way. Having a terrible sex life sucks and talking...

‘I’m engaged and my fiance’s sister is mad at me for getting married before her’

Dear Coleen I was over the moon when my partner of six years proposed a couple of weeks ago as we were on a romantic...

EndPoint Homeopathic Clinic opens new branch at Essiama

EndPoint Homeopathic Clinic, Ghana’s trailblazer in homeopathic medication, has made a grand entry into Nzemaland by opening a new branch there. The new branch was...

Youth in India have found a new way to get high with flavoured condoms

Flavoured condoms have become a solution for youth looking to get high in West Bengal's Durgapur region, local Indian outlet News 18 reported. "Earlier, three to four...

Monkeypox kills soldier in Bolgatanga

A soldier with the Ghana Armed Forces has died of Monkeypox in Bolgatanga, the Upper East Regional Health Directorate has said. He was admitted at the Bolgatanga Regional...

Why my marriage always comes before my kids

When my boys were little, I’d sit in the cool shade of the playground trees while they climbed and ran and spun, and my...

WHO urges reduction in number of sexual partners as monkeypox surges

As monkeypox cases surge globally, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on the group currently most affected by the virus – men who...

Bride reads cheating fiancé’s texts to wedding guests instead of vows

An Australian bride is being hailed a hero on her wedding day after an anonymous text message was sent the night before her wedding revealing...

Heart gene therapy to stop young sudden death risk

Scientists say they should soon be able to effectively cure inherited, life-threatening heart muscle conditions to save more young people from sudden cardiac death. The...

Horrifying details of why midwives refused to cut umbilical cord for lady who delivered at home

Imagine delivering a premature baby at home during the Covid-19 lockdown and walking to the nearest polyclinic with the baby’s umbilical cord uncut and...

WHO recommends long-acting cabotegravir for HIV prevention

The WHO has released new guidelines for the use of long-acting injectable cabotegravir (CAB-LA) as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV and called for countries...

How often should a couple have sex?

It’s quite normal to wonder if you’re having too little sex. The catch How do you know for certain the amount of sex you and your...

5 underrated ways to be unforgettable to all your ex girlfriends

Read this if you want to be on your exes' minds forever. You already know that the streets are rugged now as people are just...

For men: 4 foods that could harm your penis

Your private organ is a very delicate organ of the body. Any negative impact on it can make you infertile. Many males may have concerns...

‘My baby died in my wife’s womb due to delay over documentation’

A listener of Joy FM, name withheld, has recounted how his yet-to-be born child died in his wife’s womb at a hospital in Accra.  According...

6 things I learned about finding ‘the one’ when I went on 30 dates in 35 days

About four years ago, as an experiment in early relationships, I decided that I would take thirty days to go out on thirty dates...

‘I can’t be bothered to attend my friend’s fourth wedding – it’s exhausting’

Weddings are often counted as one of life's most important celebrations and friends and family love to spend the special day with the happy couple. But they can also be very...

Dental hygienist reveals 7 biggest mistakes you make while brushing your teeth

Brushing our teeth twice a day is a task many of us have been doing for as long as we can remember. Most people know...

‘My husband took paternity test out of the blue – he’s not the dad, but I never cheated’

When it comes to relationships, trust can be so hard to win back after it has been lost - and without trust, your partnership...

‘Boyfriend called me an ugly, needy nutter, but I can’t stop thinking about him’

Dear Coleen I met a man in May 2020 and moved in with him, as I felt sure we had a loving relationship. Things were...

For men: Here’s how alcohol affects your penis, sex

Excessive drinking affects the key functions of the male reproductive system, including sperm production. Male fertility generally depends on the quantity and quality of your...

Agenda 111: 87 hospitals at different stages of completion – Ken Ofori-Atta

The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has revealed that about 87 hospitals under the government’s Agenda 111 initiative are under construction. According to him, about 87...

Ghanaian arrested in US over $5m romance scam syndicate

A Ghanaian has been arrested in the United States (US) for his alleged role in a romance scam syndicate valued at an estimated $5...