Health

Accra floods: Kaneshie Polyclinic shutdown [Photos+Video]

The Kaneshie Polyclinic in the Okaikoi South District of the Greater Accra region has been shutdown following heavy downpour which started at midnight of...

G-strings: Here are 3 surprising risks of wearing them regularly

People have strong opinions about what style, cut, fabric and more is the best for them, and some strongly believe that no underwear is...

Royalhouse Chapel pays bills of mothers at various hospitals

The Royalhouse Chapel International (Ahenfie) through its Women’s Ministry, ‘Royalladies’ has embarked on a nationwide initiative to discharge women detained at various hospitals over...

Otumfuo pays medical bills of 30 women detained at KATH

It was a moment of joy for the nursing mothers detained at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) for non-payment of bills. The nursing...

Ghana Health Service issues public alert on Lassa Fever outbreak

The Ghana Health Services (GHS) has cautioned all Divisional Directors, Regional Deputy Directors of the Service and public health care facilities of the likelihood...

World facing monkeypox outbreak- WHO cautions

The world is facing "formidable" challenges, including Covid, the war in Ukraine and monkeypox, the head of the World Health Organization has warned. Tedros Adhanom...

80 monkeypox cases confirmed in 12 countries

More than 80 cases of monkeypox have been confirmed in at least 12 countries. The World Health Organization has said another 50 suspected cases...

Monkeypox spreads to two more countries after cases double in UK

Monkeypox has spread to two countries as a global outbreak continues. Germany and Belgium have both confirmed they have detected cases of the smallpox-like disease. The...

Paracetamol, most abused painkiller

Clinical evidence points to the fact that an overdose of paracetamol causes severe liver and kidney damage According to some historical records, paracetamol has been...

Having sexual intercourse while standing can cause stroke – Health experts warn

JoyNews/AdomNews · Standing During Sexual Intercourse Can Lead To Stroke - Health Experts A Physiotherapist with the Korle-Bu Teaching hospital, Hussein Botchway, has cautioned men...

Ashanti Region tops hypertension case in Ghana

The Ashanti Regional Health Directorate is worried over the growing prevalence of cases of hypertension recorded in the region. The region topped the Ghana...

Aphrodisiacs are solutions to sexual dysfunction – Doctor

Medical Practitioner and Global Scientist, Dr. Richard Egan, has described aphrodisiacs as chemicals that aid in sexual activities. However, he said there is very little...

Sperm colour: Here’s why your semen colour changes and what it means

Healthy semen is a cloudy white colour with a jelly consistency similar to a raw egg. Slight changes in semen colour, texture, and even...

‘Tallest man’ Awuche commends Health Minister for intervening in his health condition

The 27-year-old, Awuche whose story went viral a year ago has praised the Health Minister for intervening in his deteriorating health. The Minister, Kwaku Agyemang-Manu,...

6 effective home remedies to treat food poisoning

Food poisoning typically occurs when pathogens contaminate food or drinking water. Though uncomfortable, food poisoning is relatively common. Food poisoning is an illness you get...

Food poisoning: What to do to prevent it and how to deal with it

Food is a vital part of life not only because it provides the energy to run body functions and the building blocks to grow...

Buy herbal medicines from prescribed places to enable us go after bad nuts – FDA warns

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has cautioned consumers of herbal medicine against purchasing products from hawkers and moving vehicles.The FDA is advocating that...

North Korea announces first death from Covid-19

North Korea has confirmed its first death from Covid-19, with state media adding that tens of thousands more are experiencing fever symptoms. Six people died...

Why these 5 brutal transformations happen to pregnant women

Pregnancy can make it harder for women to recognise yourself in the mirror. Pregnancy can be brutal on women physically and even cause a heavy...

Buried penis: Does weight gain reduce the size of the penis?

The question is, can you see your penis? Recently, a survey from The Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience found that the average size of...

NHIA reacts to Minority’s concerns

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), has set records straight on its operations following concerns by the Minority in Parliament that it faces imminent...

Having good sex supports the function of brain chemistry – Doctor

Sex influences brain activity in ways that may impact emotions, sensitivity to pain, and even sleep.Sexual Health Specialist, Dr. Richard Eghan said this during...

WAHO selects 5 firms to manufacture vaccines for ECOWAS countries

The West African Health Organisation (WAHO), an organ of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), is working with five potential vaccine manufacturers...

NHIS collapsing under Akufo-Addo – Minority

The Minority in Parliament has said the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) faces imminent collapse due to the delay on the part of government...

Make Lupus visible in Ghana

"If we are able to get the right diagnosis of SLE or lupus, patients can get better care,” says Dr. Ahmed Habib, Medical Superintendent...

5 things that can weaken your immune system

The immune system is the body's organs and mechanisms that protect the body against infections and toxins. The main components of the immune system are...

It’s too early to predict whether we’ll finish Agenda 111 projects or not – Health Minister

The Health Minister says it is too early to cast doubts on the timelines for the completion of government’s Agenda 111 projects. Kwaku Agyeman Manu...

DR Congo confirms third case of Ebola

Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have identified a third case of Ebola in the city of Mbandaka, the World Health...

‘Doctors suspected Covid after I struggled to breathe – but it was cancer’

A young woman says doctors initially suspected Covid when she was feeling breathless - but her symptoms were actually a sign of bowel cancer. Jade Colburn started to...

7 kitchen ingredients that make your scars disappear

Dark spots and skin pigmentation are often the results of sun exposure and ageing. It is very important that you protect your skin with good...

The best guide to keeping the lust alive in your marriage

If your husband or wife starts to feel more like your roommate or sibling, then you know that it is time to switch things...

5 myths about allergies

Allergy is the body's immune system's response to a certain substance. Common allergic reactions include: Food allergiesDrug allergyContact dermatitisLatex allergyAllergic bronchitisSeasonal allergies Here are some of the...

Hand dryers spread more germs than tissue papers: here’s how

When you use a public restroom, you are expected to wash your hands. It doesn’t matter if you went to the rest room for number...

The journey of a mother with an autistic child; The story of Mary Amoah Kuffour

Just like every mother, Mary Amoah Kuffour was overjoyed when her doctor broke the news about her pregnancy to her 19 years ago. She anxiously...

Cleaning expert shares little-known way to rid your pillows of yellow stains

We all love the feeling of climbing into a freshly made bed, but have you ever gone to change your sheets and noticed yellow...

5 health risks of excessive masturbation on your body

Medical scientists have already answered questions like how many times a week a person can masturbate Masturbation is a common practice . It’s a natural...

How often should you change your bed sheets?

Some may think of it as a topic not to be discussed publicly, but it’s one that affects each and every one of us:...

Dear women, here are 5 problems your vagina may face during menopause

During menopause, your vaginal health goes through lots of ups and downs. Experiencing vaginal issues during menopause is common because menopause leads to low estrogen...

7 common things that shouldn’t be found in your bedroom

Do not turn your bedroom into a place where other activities are carried out which is quite unhealthy. Due to the ever-busy schedule of humans,...

Here’s what it means to bleed after sex and what to do

Bleeding during or after sex happens for a lot of reasons. Light bleeding now and then may be no big deal. But if you have...