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Eclampsia leads cause of maternal deaths in Central Region

The Central Regional Health Directorate has identified eclampsia as the leading cause of maternal deaths in the region. Eclampsia is a condition in which one...

High levels of antibiotic resistance found worldwide – WHO

The World Health Organisation's (WHO) surveillance data on antibiotic resistance has revealed high level of resistance to a number of serious bacterial infections in...

Why I walked down the isle just to divorce my lover

As I listened intently to the speaker, my mind began to wander. I began to ask questions which frightened rather than satisfy my curious...

6 little ways to strengthen your relationship

As Valentine's Day approaches, it's hard not to buy into the idea that tightening your connection to your partner means showering each other with expensive presents and...

Pizza is a healthier breakfast than cereal – According to a Nutritionist

If you love starting your morning with a bowl of Raisin Bran or another healthy-sounding cereal, we have some bad news: The majority of...

6 little ways to strengthen your relationship

As Valentine's Day approaches, it's hard not to buy into the idea that tightening your connection to your partner means showering each other with expensive presents and...

'I was 12 when I married a 35-year-old'

All too often girls in countries across sub-Saharan Africa can be married off an early age, trapping them in a cycle that is almost...

Fashion Friday: The best braid hairstyles for men in 2018

A haircut says a fair bit about a man. Especially when the style in question is less orthodox than another short back and sides,...

9 thoughtful things you can do for your partner this Valentine's Day

If you've been with your partner for years, you know that it only gets harder to impress them with every passing Valentine's Day. Read more:...

Hydroquinone in cosmetic products causes kidney, liver disease – FDA cautions

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), on Tuesday affirmed that the nationwide ban on import and sale of cosmetic products containing hydroquinone chemicals is...

Proof you should never go out to eat on Valentine's Day

Scoring a reservation at a buzzy new spot or one of your favorite restaurants may seem like a major Valentine's Day coup, but proceed...

I walked away from my marriage – Chika Ike

Nigerian actress, Chika Ike, says she voluntarily “walked” out of her marriage due to countless abuses from her ex-husband, Tony Eberibe. Read also: ‘Do not...

No pastor has the right to dissolve marriages – Lawyer

Private legal practitioner, Kwabena Buabeng Mensah, says no pastor has the right to dissolve marriages, no matter the type of marriages they may be. According...

Myths about blood donation causes shortage

The National Blood Service is edging Ghanaians to ignore misconceptions that  people who donate blood die frequently because the blood are used for rituals. Donor...

10 signs you're headed for a sexless marriage

Though rarely discussed, sexless marriages are far more common than you might think. It’s been estimated that as many as 15 percents of married couples...

Early diagnosis prevents death from breast cancer – Doctor

Founder & CEO of Peace and Love Hospitals and Breast Care International, Dr. Mrs. Beatrice Waife Addai has advised women to go for regular...

10 countries where the government begs its citizens to make love

This might sound ridiculous, but do you know that there are countries where citizens are being begged by the government to have more s*x?...

Government pays GHC31m to PWDs, HIV patients

Government has released a total of GH¢30.921.954.58 to Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) across the country to cater for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs)...

Denying your spouse sex is grounds for divorce – Lawyer

AT A GLANCE Acts such as verbal abuse, starving your spouse and denying them sex among others, constitute grounds for divorce A lady by...

This is what it’s like to have a true ‘best friend’

What is a “best friend” really? Is it some mythical idea of the perfect person we like to say we have in elementary or high...

Samira Bawumia promotes personal hygiene in schools

Mrs Samira Bawumia, through the Samira Empowerment and Humanitarian Project (SEHP) on Friday, donated quantities of hand sanitizers worth thousands of Ghana Cedis to...

Should we stop using the word ‘lost’ when we talk about virginity?

Between the ages of 13 and 15 the major topic of conversation among my friends and I was how/when/where we were going to lose...

I caught my wife selling her nude pictures to other men

Hello, I believe this is the right place to share this burning issue that has been giving me sleepless nights for some time now. My name...

Should we stop using the word ‘lost’ when we talk about virginity?

Between the ages of 13 and 15 the major topic of conversation among my friends and I was how/when/where we were going to lose...

Travel and hospitality trends to dominate 2018

2017, Skift termed, “the year travel found its larger purpose in the world”. Though the year was marred by extreme economic and security uncertainties...

Making love between 12am and 3am is dangerous – Pastor warns Ghanaians

A Twitter user, Boakye Mensah Ohene, has warned that making love between 12am and 3am could be "dangerous". In a series of tweets, Ohene claimed...

Don’t fall for online-only love; it’s not the giddy real thing

How do we love now? With the help, and hindrance, of technology. In many ways, those who are looking for romantic relationships in 2018...

Man who claims to have found cure for HIV get schooled on mode of infection

A 37-year-old herbalist, Mallam Abdul Razak Mohamed, a resident at Suhum in the Eastern Region, claims to have found a cure for HIV and...

The best song to play at a wedding, according to Ed Sheeran

The British singer-songwriter, who just completed his North American Divide tour, loves vampire slayers and pint pit stops. Best Comfort Food Bangers and mash, which is...

Jobless junior doctors cry for posting

Some trained doctors who are currently at home unemployed whiles several completed health projects waste away, are asking the government to urgently resolve the...

‘You marry the family’ is annoying advice, but don’t ignore it

If you’ve ever had a serious relationship, you’ve definitely fielded the never-ending barrage of questions: “How many siblings does he have?” “What is his...

Death in pregnant women with sickle cell reduce drastically – Doctor

Gynaecologist at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Dr. Antwi Oppong has hinted that there is a drastic reduction in death among pregnant sickle cell women...

7 things your boyfriend loves to hear from you

In a relationship, it's not only the women who like to hear compliments men also like to hear praise and appreciation. However, complimenting man...

Arrest pastors who keep pregnant women at prayer camps – Hematologist

Greater-Accra Regional Chief Biomedical Scientist, who is also a Hematologist at Lekma Hospital, Comfort Nyameba-Opoku has called on government and the security agencies to...

Dated him for 6 years, had 7 abortions, paid his fees..next week he's marrying my best-friend

This story might just make you CRY... Literally. This story is saddening, saddening because the lady in question may or may not be able...

WHO includes 'gaming disorder' on list of mental health conditions

The World Health Organization has included “gaming disorder” on its list of mental health conditions for the latest draft of its 11th International Classification...

FDA provides 14 facts about puffer fish

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) as part of its food safety tips publications to ensure public safety has provided 14 facts about Puffer...

My 18-year old daughter is pregnant with my stepson

The dilemma I have been with my husband for 13 years, married for 11. We have children but not together. My daughter was five when...

This is when men will marry sex robots says author in shock claim

Recent developments in artificial intelligence mean men will not have to wait very long to bring home a “robot wife”, said David Levy. The top...

Tourists can relax; here are 5 healthy Ghanaian meals

Several million miles away from home and you are wondering what to eat. When you travel to a different continent, you don’t only deal...