Health

Covid-19: Ghana’s death toll rises to 1,172

Three more lives have been lost in the country’s fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) reveals. These additional casualties according to...

Tima Kumkum Foundation, Ghinger Healthcare hold breast cancer screening for Agbogloshie market women [Photos]

Market women at Agbogloshie in Accra have benefitted from the benevolence of Adom TV Presenter, Cynthia Tima Yeboah, through the Tima Kumkum Foundation. The Foundation...

5 penis health signs guys shouldn’t ignore

Like ladies, men should take notes, (conscious notes) of their sexual health/state of their genitalia because sometimes they could indicate serious health conditions that...

COVID-19: Centre for Plant Medicine Research develops medicines for treatment

Executive Director, Centre for Plant Medicine Research, Dr Kofi Bobi Barimah, has hinted that they would soon outdoor two herbal medicines developed to treat...

Korle-Bu releases breast cancer patients after NDC Deputy Women’s Organiser settles medical bills

The Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has released some three breast cancer patients who were detained due to their inability to settle their hospital bills. The...

Avoid these foods if you want to perform your bedroom duties better

Do you know the foods you're consuming have a lot to do with your low sex drive? If you have been battling with low sex...

Penis fracture: Why the penis breaks and how to treat it

Although there is no bone in the human penis, there is still a risk of breakage that may require prompt intervention. The penis is an...

‘My patient shot himself when I refused to help him die – he deserved better’

Some years ago, a terminally ill patient of mine came to me and asked how he could take his own life. He’d been diagnosed with...

Habiba Sinare makes history with biggest breast cancer health awareness walk in Ghana [Photos]

Mama Mariam Foundation, a charitable organization, spearheaded by popular Ghanaian actress and philanthropist, Habiba Sinare on Saturday, October 16, 2021, led a breast cancer...

Covid-19: Only 4% of Ghanaians are fully vaccinated – Asiedu Bekoe

Director of Public Health at the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr Franklin Asiedu Bekoe, has disclosed that just about four per cent of the...

Juaboso health service workers stage protest over allowance, others

The Health Service Workers Union in the Juaboso District has staged a protest against the Chief Executives of the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission...

Five easy ways to care for your vagina

Many ladies are sensitive about the way their vaginas smell, even if they, obviously, won’t admit it. Truth is it is okay to be bothered....

Mallam Gbawe schools unveil modern hand-washing stand [Photos]

Mallam Gbawe Cluster of Schools in Accra has unveiled a hand-washing sink stationed at the school campus donated and mounted by Dettol. This initiative is...

‘I inherited dad’s cancer and feel guilty I may have passed it onto my girls’

Laura Palmer-Hukins was just a few weeks pregnant with her second daughter when her dad was diagnosed with bowel cancer – the disease that...

5 home remedies to get rid of eczema naturally

Eczema generally appears on the hands, feet, face, legs, or the inner creases of knees and elbows. Although studies are yet to confirm the...

Here are all the ways bleaching destroys your skin and health

The appeal of lighter skin may seem irresistible but here are the hidden dangers of bleaching creams and why you're doing more harm than...

Akumaa Mama Zimbi honoured, selected as face of American Rejuvenation Clinic

Ace broadcaster and television hostess, Akumaa Mama Zimbi, has received recognition as the champion of women issues for her activism and strong defender of...

Should fruit be eaten before or after meals? Find out here

Fruits are an important part of a healthy and well-balanced diet. They are low in calories and fat but high in fibre. They also contain...

Teacher battling for her life over polio appeals for help [Video]

https://youtu.be/YRHlOp7XCp4 She was a sprouting, lively toddler and all was well until she was knocked down by polio aged two but the challenges did not...

The 8 things your eyes can tell you about your health

Being able to see helps us carry out our daily activities but it's something many of us can take for granted. Many people say that...

Sunyani records 321 HIV cases within six months

The Sunyani Municipal Health Directorate has raised alarm about the increasing rate of HIV infections in the area. From January to June 2021 alone,...

GHS reacts to WHO’s approval of vaccines for children under 5

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has said the widespread approval of malaria vaccines for children under five will be a major game-changer in the...

Eleven natural foods that increase testosterone levels in men

Medical science marches on, and we continue to make new discoveries about aging and how we can help fend of some of the effects...

Ghana Free Zones Authority CEO leads staff on Breast Cancer awareness campaign

The Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA) has put together series of events aimed at sensitising employees and the general public about early detection, treatment,...

Best and worst foods for vagina wellness

The vagina uses natural secretions, immune defences, and “good” bacteria to keep itself healthy. Eating a healthful, balanced diet might also further prevent infections and...

Why chew gum before sex? Here’s why it’s a bad habit

Contrary to what you might think, you don't want to make this mistake. Your breath may smell minty fresh, but in time, you'll be...

Onion Water: Why you should start using this now

Benefits of using this onion extract range from therapeutic to medicinal. Onion water is a homemade extract gotten from either blending and straining onions...

Ghana receives Pfizer covid-19 vaccines from US [Photos]

Ghana has taken delivery of over 1.3 million doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine donated by the United States (US) government through the COVAX facility....

How eating too much sugar affects your vagina, sex

What you eat affects almost every single part of your body. Foods rich in carbs, sugars and processed foods that are loaded with artificial sugars...

‘I told medics my baby wasn’t moving but they failed to act – two days later he died in the womb’

A heartbroken mum has revealed how her baby boy was stillborn two days after telling medics she couldn't feel him moving anymore. Helen Brotherton was...

UK govt removes restrictions on fully vaccinated Ghanaians

Ghana has been recognised as one of 37 new countries whose fully vaccinated nationals can enter the United Kingdom (UK) without any restriction. Fully vaccinated...

Mahama reacts to WHO’s approval of malaria vaccine

Former President John Mahama is elated that the World Health Organisation (WHO) has approved the new malaria vaccine for widespread use. In a post on...

UN endorses world’s 1st malaria vaccine as ‘historic moment’

The World Health Organization on Wednesday endorsed the world's first malaria vaccine and said it should be given to children across Africa in the...

Here’s what happens to your body if you stop wearing underwear

For many, deciding to stop wearing underwear may seem like an odd choice. After all, to some, wearing underwear is as much of a routine...

Good news as Ghana receives additional 532,000 doses of AstraZeneca [Photos]

The Ministry of Information has announced the arrival of over 532,000 additional doses of AstraZeneca COVID19 vaccines. The vaccines are from the governments of Iceland, Denmark, Norway,...

The pursuit of a banging body

Most ladies are in pursuit of the ideal body type. The prevailing ideal body right now is a flat tummy, shapely hips, large buttocks, and...

FDA cautions against injectable glutathione and skin lightening agents

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has warned that it has not approved any injectable glutathione or injectable skin lightening agents for use in...

Cloth facemasks are less protective against Covid-19 – Health Experts

As the world keeps exploring ways to keep the Covid-19 infection under control, some health experts have argued that cloth masks are less protective...

The 8 signs your ‘innocent’ heartburn is something more serious

HEARTBURN is something that afflicts millions every day. It is usually harmless and will go away within a day - causing an uncomfortable afternoon. But sometimes...

The causes and remedies to dark inner thighs

These are the reasons why your inner thighs are dark and some home remedies to lighten them. Having your thighs darker than the rest of...