Health

Nutmeg: 7 amazing benefits of the seed for health, skin and hair

Nutmeg is a popular spice used across the world for its flavour. This spice has been used for thousands of years, primarily for its...

Having trouble sleeping could be a warning sign you have a silent killer

Many people struggle to get to sleep at night, but experts have found that not being able to nod off could be a warning...

Doctor diagnoses woman with condition caused by ‘climate change’

Dr Kyle Merritt had worked through a record-breaking heatwave and wildfires when he met a 70-year-old patient with worsening medical conditions. He then diagnosed...

NHIA gives waiver for card renewals and registration

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has given a waiver on waiting periods for persons who renew or register for their National Health Insurance...

3 ways to prevent dry lips

As we approach December, the weather gets drier and makes our lips look dry, chapped and cracked. Having cracked and chapped lips are far from...

COVID-19: 22 in severe condition

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) says some 22 individuals battling with the coronavirus disease are in severe condition. According to the Service on its website,...

Yellow Fever: 25 dead, 18 hospitalised in Savannah and Upper West Regions

Some 25 people have died after contracting the Yellow Fever disease in the Savannah and Upper West Regions. The infection was announced as an outbreak...

FDA authorises Pfizer vaccine for 15 to 17-year-olds

The Pfizer vaccine has been authorised for children ages 15 and up, widening the Ghana population that will be protected against the virus and bolstering...

GHS receives protocols for administration of covid-19 vaccine

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has revised protocols for the administration of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. The revision includes people between ages 15 and 18...

From stress to health issues – here are the reasons you’re waking up at the same time every night

Sleep experts have shared their tips on what causes people to regularly wake up during the night - plus advice on how to roll...

Sex Education: 5 explanations for bleeding after sex

Research has shown that nine per cent of women experience some vaginal bleeding after sex. So why would this even happen? 1. Infections Infections like yeast and...

Male nipple: Tips to play with nipple for orgasm

Male nipples are often overlooked when it comes to sex but they play a very important role. Nipples! People of all genders have them, but...

5 reasons why you need to apply tomatoes on your skin

The internet is full of natural skincare products. Some people claim that tomatoes can be used as a natural remedy for various skin concerns. But...

Rebecca Akufo-Addo announces inclusion of childhood cancers on NHIS benefits package

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has joined forces with the Rebecca Foundation to improve Childhood Cancer treatment in Ghana.  This was concluded on September...

10-year-old autistic girl dies by suicide

A 10-year-old black and autistic student living in Utah died by suicide last Saturday, amid reports from the US Department of Justice that her...

Covid: Mum in coma gives birth to ‘miracle’ baby girl [Photos]

A miracle 1lb baby born 14 weeks premature after her mum was put into an induced coma with Covid has defied all the odds....

KATH staff drags CEO to CHRAJ over Covid-19 funds

A staff at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi has petitioned the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) to investigate...

Kabaka Foundation aims to build hospital to serve as Medical Tourism Centre

The struggle by residents of Kwahu-Nkwatia and its environs to access healthcare will soon be a thing of the past. This is because the area...

Consistent headache? 4 natural home remedies for this menace

Headaches happen, but the good news is there are several simple things you can do to ease the pain without a trip to the...

Abortion complications killed 311 Ghanaian women in 2019 – GHS

A total of 311 women died in 2019 from complications of abortion, accounting for 9.2% direct maternal deaths in Ghana. The Ghana Health Service (GHS)...

Six more die of suspected yellow fever

Six more persons have died from suspected yellow fever outbreak in the Savannah Region. This brings to 14 the number of persons — comprising a...

Bird flu spreads in Europe and Asia

Several outbreaks of severe bird flu in Europe and Asia have been reported in recent days to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE),...

The side effects of dyeing your hair will shock you

When permanent hair dyes were first introduced, they were found to have cancer-causing compounds. Basically, hair colouring is chemistry. The art of hair dyeing is all...

Mothers urged to breastfeed babies for 1,000 days

Nursing mothers have been advised to adhere strictly to exclusive breastfeeding at least for the first 1,000 days after birth to promote the well-being...

Covid-19: Ghana’s death toll now 1,207

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) says the country has recorded 1,207 Covid-19 related deaths since its first case in March 2020. The Service’s latest update...

Expert reveals bras that can stop your boobs growing – and one causes serious damage

Two years ago, "dressing up" meant putting on a new dress and some lipstick - but post-lockdown, we feel really fancy if we bother...

5 reasons you shouldn’t pop that pimple

Seeing any pimple/zit on you or your loved one's face or body is an invitation to pop it. But should you always do this? If...

Why you should not sit on toilet for long

Many people enjoy leisurely sitting on the toilet with a newspaper or even a book while they do their business. But one doctor has warned...

Passage of LGBTQ+ Bill will affect Ghana’s fight against AIDS – Commission warns

JoyNews/AdomNews · Ghana’s fight against AIDS will suffer if Parliament passes anti-LGBTQ+ bill - Commission warns The Ghana AIDS Commission has warned that Ghana’s fight...

Tangerine peels has a lot of beauty benefits you don’t probably know

Tangerines are one of the oldest hybrid fruits in the world and are a cross between a mandarin orange and a bitter orange. Tangerine peel...

Swallowing semen: Here are its benefits and risks

Researchers have found that exposure to semen is good for women’s health because of the mood-altering chemicals of this body fluid. But there...

For women: 4 things that should never be inserted into the vagina

A woman’s vagina is not just some random hole that anything goes into. It needs to maintain the perfect PH level, if anything throws...

Mum, 33, to have ‘last Christmas’ with her children this weekend [Photos]

A dying mum is to have her 'last Christmas' with her family this weekend. Becky Aspinall was diagnosed with Huntington's Disease 13 years ago...

Doctors to enjoy premium health care as GMA strikes deal with Premier Health Insurance

Doctors across the country will heave a huge sigh of relief following a landmark health insurance policy for all doctors in the country who...

First Lady commission’s hostel for children with cancer [Photos]

First Lady Mrs Rebecca Akufo-Addo has commissioned a 52-bed hostel facility for child cancer patients at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra. The facility called...

5 reasons why your stomach isn’t flat

Most times, we treat our flat tummy goals like one running on a treadmill while eating cake. Having a flat stomach is a combination of...

Eat this common food type every day to decrease your risk of dementia

A good diet is the core of a healthy lifestyle, with it benefitting your weight, organs and mind. And, your diet is just as important when it comes to...

5 interesting health benefits of ‘Alasa’

African star apple (Alasa) is both delicious and low in calories, making it a power-packed favourite. The Alasa season is here again and it...

Man gives cash to lover on Thursday to start business, witnesses her wedding on Saturday

A heartbroken Ghanaian man has narrated how he had the self-restraint to sit through the marriage of his girlfriend and another man on Saturday...

5 easy ways to remove hair from your pubic region

Most people do not want a forest of hair growing in their pubic region. There are so many ways to remove hair from down below...