Health

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,...

Latest photos of veteran actor ‘Kohwe’ fill Ghanaians’ eyes with tears

Some Ghanaians have been drowned in tears over the latest photos of veteran Ghanaian actor and comedian, Kofi Laing, aka Kohwe. The actor has been spotted...

Western-North newest Region to catch bird flu

A case of bird flu outbreak has been detected in the Western North Region, making it the newest Region to be affected by the...

2 great reasons never to steam your v*gina

Steaming the vagina actually does a lot more harm than good! Check out two reasons why... It's not uncommon to see ladies 'steam the vagina'...

Man sustains burns after applying own pimple cream on sale [Photos]

A young man has sustained burns on his face after applying pimple cream he was selling at Gomoa Budumburam in the Central Region. Information gathered...

Doctors warn against #cratechallenge taking over social media

The #milkcratechallenge is taking social media by storm. Videos of people hitting the pavement or grass after falling from stacked milk crates as they try...

Drinking red wine can help lower blood pressure, study says

Three glasses of red wine a week can help lower blood pressure, a study has found. A higher intake of foods rich in flavonoids –...

Africans lack basic means to prevent Covid-19 transmission – Study

Millions of Africans are at risk of contracting Covid-19 due to a lack of the most basic public health tools to protect themselves, including...

Here are easy ways to lighten your v*gina skin after shaving

Grooming is an essential part of most of our beauty regimes. Of all the parts of our body, looking after our private areas always falls...

Here’s how to re-balance your v*gina’s pH levels

Medically, pH is a measurement of how acidic or alkaline (basic) a substance is. The scale runs from 0 to 14. A pH of...

3 quick ways to get rid of armpit lumps

Armpit lumps/bumps appear as a result of 'incorrect shaving' or reaction to some tools but these home remedies work best to tackle them fast Lumps/bumps...

Mum and newborn released from hospital detention after Corruption Watch exposé

A Corruption Watch (CW) investigation has led to the release of a new mum and her newborn baby from hospital detention and a refund...

Everybody should know how to make this concoction rice

The great thing about this dish is that the main ingredients are rice, palm oil and salt. Every other thing is optional. Ingredients: 2 cups of parboiled...

Struggling to put on weight? Here are 5 ways you can add weight naturally

If you want to gain weight, it’s very important to do it right. Here are five ways you can add weight naturally and most...

Covid-19 deaths: 6 bodies buried at Awodome cemetery

Environmental Health Officials in the Greater Accra Region have buried six Covid-19 infected bodies at the Awodome cemetery. Although the officials planned for eight bodies,...

Nursing trainees chase govt for allowance

Student nurses at the Bolgatanga Nursing Training College (BNTC) in the Upper East Region, say their allowances are in four months’ arrears. The students acknowledged...

COVID-19: AstraZeneca 2nd jab begins next week

The administration of the second shot of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to the about 400,000 people awaiting their second jab will start by Friday,...

S3x after birth: Here’s why it doesn’t feel the same and what to do about it

Women tend to assume that after their bodies have bounced back from childbirth, their sex lives should do the same. Unfortunately, this doesn't happen. A...

Simulation exercise ahead of surgery for conjoined twins [Photos]

Ahead of surgery to be performed on the conjoined twins connected at the head, a team of nurses have embarked on simulation exercise at...

Hunters catch grasscutters at abandoned Fomena Hospital project site [Audio]

JoyNews/AdomNews · Hunters catch nine grasscutters in abandoned Fomena hospital project Hunters at Fomena in the Adansi North District in the Ashanti Region have reportedly...

Ghana Health Service to begin mass drug administration for onchocerciasis

The Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Programme of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) will from Monday, August 23 begin a Mass Drug Administration (MDA) for...

Agenda 111 project – Dr Nsiah-Asare reveals source of funding

JoyNews/AdomNews · Government to fund Agenda 111 project - Dr Nsiah-Asare Presidential Advisor on Health, Dr Anthony Nsiah-Asare, has said that the Agenda 111 hospitals...

Losing hair? Eat these 6 foods to prevent hair fall

Every one of us has had nightmares of hair fall but we often tend to forget that hair fall or hair growth is strongly...

English language speakers have a higher tendency of spreading Covid-19 – Study

The spread of Covid-19 has largely been associated with coughing and sneezing. Consequently, many studies into the oral spread of Covid-19 have resulted in...

Ridge Hospital clears air on funds for separation of Siamese twins

The Medical Director of the Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge Hospital), Dr Emmanuel Srofenyo, has cleared the air on funds for the separation of...

Covid-19: Ghana takes delivery of more AstraZeneca vaccines

The Government of Ghana has taken delivery of extra 249,600 doses of the AstraZeneca covid-19 vaccines through the COVAX facility. The double-schedule vaccines were donated...

Ken, Angela Ofori-Atta build flats for doctors

The Ken and Angela Ofori-Atta Foundation has handed over a newly completed six-unit accommodation facility to the Kyebi Government Hospital in the Abuakwa South...

See what happens to your brain when you listen to music

Your entire brain is used when you listen to music. It’s one of the few activities that do this. Music has a way of enlightening...

Agenda 111: Over 20,000 health professionals to be employed in new hospitals

President Nana Akufo-Addo has indicated that about 20,000 health professionals would be employed when government’s Agenda 111 hospital projects is completed. The project involves the...

Good news for women with big br3asts

Having very big breasts can place excess weight on the chest and without adequate support from the surrounding muscles and the rest of the...

Agenda 111 Hospital Projects: Check out cost, completion timeline

The government's Agenda 111 projects will be completed within 18 months, President Nana Akufo-Addo has announced. According to him, each of the projects will also...

Agenda 111 Hospital Projects: 88 sites identified

President Nana Akufo-Addo has revealed his vision to position the country as a centre of excellence for healthcare by 2030. This is expected to increase...

Here’s everything you need to know about the new Marburg virus

Marburg virus has already claimed several lives in Guinea since the outbreak was reported on August 9, 2021. Marburg virus is a haemorrhagic fever virus...

Cancer survivor creating eyelashes for patients

Codilia Gapare struggled to find eyelashes after she suffered hair loss because of cancer, giving birth to her entrepreneurship journey. She could use a wig...

Here’s why you should not hold your urine

The truth is that we have all held our pee at a point in our lives. Here’s why you should not hold your urine: Especially...

5 foods that make passing out stool easier

Certain foods and fruits can make the process of passing out food a lot easier if you encounter frequent difficulty. Constipation makes it difficult for...

Wearing socks to bed: 5 reasons to start doing it

Everyone has their sleeping habits. Some people only sleep in pyjamas, others choose to sleep in oversised t-shirts and some prefer sleeping in the nude. But...

5 effective ways to get rid of yellow teeth

Teeth changing colour is very prevalent and it occurs in a gradual process. Especially as you age, your teeth turn to get more yellowish. This...

COVID-19: There is pressure on treatment facilities – GHS

For weeks, the country has been experiencing a surge in cases attributed mainly to community spread of the delta variant and a lack of...

Covid study: How to avoid catching virus in a shared car

Regularly opening car windows for 10 seconds can cut the build-up of Covid-19 particles by 97%, a study has found. Swansea University found the difference...