Health

Covid symptoms: Is it a cold or coronavirus?

More knowledge is being learned about coronavirus and what symptoms people should act on. The NHS says people should look out for classic Covid symptoms: A...

Covid-19: Akosombo Int’l School records new cases

At least 24 students of the Akosombo International School have been moved to a hotel at Atimpoku for isolation after testing positive for Covid-19....

Clinically obese woman sheds 69kg for 30th birthday

A woman, who has been clinically obese since she was six years old, has lost 69.8kg in time to celebrate her 30th birthday. Leanne Kendellen,...

Frytol donates GHC100, 000 to National Cardiothoracic Centre

As part of Frytol Healthy Heart Campaign to create more awareness on the need to maintain a healthy lifestyle and a healthy heart, Wilmar...

Ambulance carrying patient involved in accident [Photos]

An ambulance driver, carrying an 80-year-old woman, has been involved in an accident on the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange in Accra. The accident reportedly occurred on...

5 unexpected side effects of drinking hot water too frequently

It’s of popular knowledge that drinking hot water has a long list of benefits, however frequent intake has several side effects. Most people think drinking...

KNUST scientists lead clinical trial of ‘Nibima’ for COVID-19 treatment

Scientists (investigators) at the Department of Clinical Microbiology, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), are leading the clinical trial of “Nibima”, a...

‘Airport monthly disinfection operation must be sustained’

Zoomlion Ghana Limited (ZGL) has underscored the need to sustain the monthly airports’ disinfection exercise against the novel coronavirus disease (Covid-19). According to the waste...

COVID vaccination soon to be requirement for entry of markets – Association declares

Very soon, entering a market in Accra will be based on whether you have taken COVID-19 jab or not. This is according to the...

Having sex more than 3 times a week can cause ‘overdrive’ in men – Doctor warns [Video]

Medical practitioner, Dr George Donkor, has cautioned men not to have sex more than three times a week. According to him, it is one...

5 reasons why eating watermelon should be a routine

Watermelon is a delicious and refreshing fruit that's also good for you. The healthy or beneficial effects of watermelon are mainly derived from its...

Save lives by frequently donating blood – Jumia Ghana calls on Ghanaians

Ghana experienced a shortage of over 111,000 units of blood in 2020, representing more than 39.7% of national demand. This means that thousands of Ghanaians...

Ambulance conveying patient gets stuck in the mud on bad road [Video]

https://youtu.be/zlZqHfhUx5Y The fate of a patient hanged in balance after the ambulance conveying him got stuck in the mud due to the bad nature of...

Rotation nurses, midwives to declare strike over unpaid allowances

The Coalition of Rotational Nurses and Midwives has threatened that its members will lay down their tools beginning October 1, 2021, following the non-payment...

3 benefits of consuming comedy content

A look at how funny moments can work wonders on the mind. It can be very tough fitting in into the fast-paced world we...

Ladies: Here are 5 dangers of wearing waist trainers

Some common questions come to mind when you are considering using waist trainers. Waist training is the process of using a steel-boned corset to...

Bisa Technologies, GIZ partner to make healthcare easily accessible

Bisa Technologies, one of Ghana’s leading software developing companies, has developed a new free mobile health application to provide public education on Covid-19 and...

Okudzeto Ablakwa gifts dedicated North Tongu midwife a car [Photos]

North Tongu Member of Parliament (MP), Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has gifted Beatrice Blessing Obidieh, a midwife at the Battor Catholic hospital a car. It is a 2015...

Covid-19: We’re working to recognise Ghana’s vaccine certificate – UK

The British High Commission in Accra has announced plans to exempt travellers from Ghana to the United Kingdom (UK) from its simplified travel measures. UK...

Check out where to receive 1st and 2nd doses of Covid-19 vaccine

The Ghana Health Service today, Friday, began to vaccinate Ghanaians above the age of 17 years who have not yet been vaccinated against the...

Squeezing out your boils is not safe, here’s why

Boils are caused by an inflammation of a hair follicle or sweat that causes a lot of discomfort to the affected area and person. A...

Five ways your weight can affect your sex life

For both men and women, storing those extra fats in the body may contribute to low sex drive due to different reasons. Being overweight is...

Health benefits of Irish potatoes

Potatoes help renew cells, movement, digestion, and brain development. Irish potatoes act as a rich source of carbohydrates and fibre. It is an ideal choice for...

Heartburn: 5 foods that are known to trigger condition

For people prone to heartburn, high-fat foods may trigger the condition. And unfortunately, they include some of the healthiest and nutritious foods like avocados,...

Ghana set to participate in 2021 UN Food Systems Summit

Ghana is set to participate in the UN Food Systems Summit to be convened by the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres on September 23, 2021,...

Ladies, here’s why you should always urinate after sex

Peeing (urinating) after sex isn’t a bad idea, but some people may be more likely to benefit from the reduced UTI risk. It’s always a...

Only fully vaccinated Ghanaians can travel to France without PCR test – French Ambassador

The French Ambassador to Ghana, Anne Sophie Avé, has announced that only fully vaccinated Ghanaians can travel to France without providing a PCR test.  They...

V*ginal gas (flatulence): Why women queef during s3x and what to do about it

You may not be familiar with the term, but most women have experienced a queef at least once in their lives. For most of us,...

How smoking leads to hair loss

Your hair requires oxygen, nutrients and minerals to be healthy but, smoking can prevent these nutrients from reaching your hair follicles. Cigarettes contain 7,000 chemicals...

Covid: 3 ways to reduce mouth odour

Does your mouth taste stale beneath the mask? Wearing a mask has become the order of the day, and wearing one for long periods...

COVID-19: GHS to roll out Moderna vaccine next week

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has disclosed that it will soon begin administering the 1.2 million Moderna Covid-19 vaccines it received from the United...

Seven-year-old boy needs GHS 10,000 to undergo tumour surgery

A seven-year-old boy, Ali Nbaipare, from the Oti Region, is in dire need of GHS 10,000 to enable him to undergo tumour surgery. Ali and...

Here are 5 possible side-effects of eating beans

Some important things about beans that you probably didn't know. Alongside rice and garri, beans is a well-established item in the average Nigerian’s diet. You...

Cases of African Swine fever confirmed in Bono Region

The Bono Regional Director of the Veterinary Services, Dr Donald Joachim Darko, has confirmed that some seven farms have so far been affected with...

Crayfish: The health benefits of eating this seafood are incredible

Studies have shown that the omega-3 fatty acids contained in crayfish help to promote eyesight by reducing the risks of loss vision and macular...

10 high-protein alternatives to chicken and eggs

In the wake of news regarding a Bird Flu outbreak on the 19th of July, the Government of Ghana has taken radical measures to...

Midwife finally becomes a mum after two miscarriages and ectopic pregnancy

A midwife has shared her tale of finally becoming a mum in a bid to inspire others struggling with fertility issues. Katie Martin, 30, from...

How does a healthy v*gina smell?

The truth is the vagina isn’t odourless because it houses a lot of bacteria. However, some odours are normal, and others aren’t. Instead of desiring...

Student delivers in exams hall, returns to complete paper

A final-year student of the Gushegu Senior High School in the Northern Region was delivered of a baby boy Monday morning, September 13, 2021...

Diet may affect risk and severity of Covid-19

Although metabolic conditions such as obesity and Type 2 diabetes have been linked to an increased risk of Coviid-19 and an increased risk of...