Health

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...

5 things that should never be inserted into the vagina

If you want to avoid infections and other accidents, keep some things away from your vagina. What is safe to be used in the vagina? A...

Health Ministry to begin recruitment of nurses, midwives

The Health Ministry has announced it will from November 10, 2021, begin the recruitment of private and public trained nurses who graduated from training institutions...

Why are some people shorter than others? The answer is in our brains, say scientists

Have you ever wondered why you might be little shorter than your friends or family? Perhaps you're at the other end of the spectrum, sick...

Menopause: Vaginal itching and other strange symptoms could be a warning sign

Menopause might seem to be little more than a series of hot flushes. But this isn't the case for many people and every experience is unique. Periods often...

Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem gets results: Dying man ‘abandoned’ by family steps on recovery path [Video]

Jacob Kofi Tutu, who was involved in an accident in 2016 that affected both legs and has since been bedridden, did not expect to...

Normal erection is between 7 to 10 minutes during intravaginal activity – Expert

The average man must maintain an erection for 7-10 minutes, according to Medical Practitioner, Biomedical Researcher, a Public and Global Health Scientist, Dr Richard...

All regional hospitals have been automated – Gideon Boako

Spokesperson of the Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has disclosed that in the quest to transform the economy into a digital one, the incumbent government...

Good news for fully vaccinated persons

The Foreign Ministry has announced that people who have been fully vaccinated with vaccines from the authorised European Medicines Agency (EMA) are now eligible...

GCB, Wesley Girls old students, others donate to Covid-19 Trust Fund

The Ghana Commercial Bank and other groups have heeded to the cry of the COVID-19 National Trust Fund Secretariat for support. The Secretariat, headed...

Here are 6 health benefits of gari

Gari made from tubes and roots of the cassava plant contains proteins, fat, carbohydrates, iron, Vitamin B and C and also starch. The leaves contain...

4 foods to improve vagina health

Naturally a healthy vagina is one with balance PH level (with healthy bacteria meant to keep infections at bay). It's important to maintain a hygienic...

Mother-of-five dies four weeks after having an abortion

A mother-of-five, who passed away from sepsis four weeks after having an abortion, had reached out several times to her failing GP surgery before...