Heavy breathing: Ten causes and treatments
Heavy breathing can feel like suffocation, making each breath a struggle. For some people, heavy breathing feels like pressure on the chest, as if...
Hair dyes, relaxers tied to raised breast cancer risk
New research finds evidence of a link between use of certain hair products, such as dyes and relaxers, and raised risk of breast cancer...
Bonded nurses threaten another demo over delayed posting
The Coalition of Bonded Unemployed Diploma Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals, are threatening to picket at the Flagstaff House following what they describe...
Childhood poverty may predict heart failure in adulthood – Study
Growing up poor might put you at risk for heart failure in adulthood, a new study suggests.Heart failure, a progressive condition, means the heart...
Why rotten plantain used to prepare ‘kakro’ can give you cancer
A former dean of the Faculty of Science at the University of Ghana, Legon, Professor George Tawia Odamtten has cautioned the public against eating...
98% of women get pregnant by accident – Catholic Relief Services
The Country Representative of the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Ghana has disclosed that about 98 percent of women between the ages of 15 to...
Health Ministry raises alert over ‘strange disease’ in Liberia
The Ministry of Health has issued a health alert over what says is a “strange disease” that has claimed the lives of eleven people...
The long lasting health damage caused by ‘broken heart syndrome’
A condition known as "broken heart syndrome" may leave longer lasting damage than previously thought, experts say.Around 3,000 people per year in the UK...
The unfortunate health risks of French fries
Our favorite terrible-yet-delicious food—French fries—now has another sad strike against it.A new study finds that fries, along with other types of fried potatoes, increase...
House cleaning chemicals may cause birth defects
New research finds that two chemical compounds commonly found in household cleaning and personal hygiene products cause birth defects in rodents.Researchers from the Edward...
8 ways to sleep better when it’s blistering hot outside
Jenni June raised four kids as a single mom, in homes in Oregon and Southern California where she wasn’t able to have air conditioning....
FYI, those annoying strings on bananas are called phloem bundles
This makes it a little harder to hate them so much.Leathery strings of death.Pull back the yellow peel of a banana, and there they...
Dairy: Is it good or bad for you?
Dairy is a controversial and confusing food group. Health organizations promote dairy as vital for improved bone health, yet other experts disagree and hail...
NHIS to reform its membership enrollment, claims management
The newly appointed Deputy Chief Executive in charge of Operations is confident that the new administration will revive the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS)...
Sickle cell disease: Overview, symptoms, and causes
Sickle cell disease, also known as sickle cell anemia, is a group of disorders affecting the red blood cells in the body.How people understand...
Coconut oil ‘as unhealthy as beef fat and butter’
Coconut oil is as unhealthy as beef dripping and butter, say US heart experts. It is packed with saturated fat which can raise “bad”...
Are you eating healthy fruits and vegetables?
The health benefits of consuming fruits and vegetables are widely documented; but how do you even wash your mangoes and other raw fruits before...
Being overweight while pregnant increases risk of birth defects – Study
Babies born to women who are overweight or obese face a greater risk of major congenital malformations such as heart defects, according to a new...
5 foods nursing mothers must avoid
You spent the last nine months streamlining what you eat and drink in order to ensure that what you put in your stomach does...
Rawlings calls on Ghanaians to embrace family planning
Former President John Jerry Rawlings has called on Ghanaians to embrace family planning to control population explosion.He pointed out that the means to have...
Institute measures to ensure sustainability of NHIS – Okyehene urges NHIA boss
The Okyehene, Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin has urged the new management of the National Health Insurance Authority to institute measures in ensuring a sustainable...
Hot audio: Gomoa Nyanyano nurses forced to rely on torchlight for deliveries
Nurses at the Gomoa Nyanyano Health Centre in the Central region are forced to use torch lights to deliver pregnant women of their babies...
Hot video:Two women arrested over sale of ‘coloured orange’
The Food and Drugs Authority has arrested two women suspected to be involved in artificially colouring oranges to boost sales.The FDA says the police...
Warning: These 16 everyday things pose huge health risks
Anti-bacterial soapYour cabinets are full of health products that can be hiding a dark secret: They pose a serious threat if you're not careful.Anti-bacterial...
What type of oils or fats should I use in cooking?
There are many types of oils and fats on the market with different chemical properties and health benefits.For most people, the choice of oil...
WHO adds new drugs to 2017 essential medicines list
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released this year's Essential Medicines List (EML), adding new treatments for HIV, hepatitis C virus (HCV), tuberculosis, and...
How strong is your sperm?
When it comes to fertility and fatherhood, we men tend to think we’re invincible. After all, George Clooney’s looking at twin babies in his...
The weight loss trap: Why your diet isn’t working
Like most people, Kevin Hall used to think the reason people get fat is simple."Why don't they just eat less and exercise more?" he...
Menopause: Do vitamins help?
As women start to produce less estrogen and enter perimenopause, they are likely to experience a mix of challenging symptoms. These include hot flashes,...
Lifestyle: 5 interesting things that happen when you sleep
Sleeping seems like such an unremarkable event, but there is so much more to sleep than we realize.Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency,...
One egg per day could reduce stunted growth
The new study - led by Lora Iannotti of the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis, MO - provides further evidence of...
Sleeping more during weekends pose risk of heart disease
In case you are going to bed late on weekends and as a result waking up late, it could be a matter of concern.According...
Moderate alcohol consumption linked to brain decline
A new study concludes that even moderate alcohol consumption is linked to a raised risk of faster decline in brain health and mental function....
The rise of the ‘pornosexual’: How a new orientation describes those who prefer PORN to real sex
The birth of the Internet has given more people access to free online porn, enabling them to fulfill their sexual urges with no need...
Enterprise provides GH¢8.5m support for First Lady’s project
The fund, an initiative of the First Lady, Mrs Rebecca Akufo-Addo, seeks to finance the building of a modern maternity wing to provide relief...
Stigma remains major challenge against HIV fight
Stigmatisation and discrimination against Persons Living with HIV (PLHIV) remain the major challenge hindering fight against the disease in the Upper West Region.The act...
FDA to commence food safety enforcement exercise
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) would commence a food safety enforcement exercise and food vendors who do not comply with the laws and...
How much sugar is in your food and drink?
In our modern and fast-paced lives, it can be difficult to keep a healthy balance of nutrients in our food. Sugar is one of...
Baldness: How close are we to a cure?
Baldness is an accepted part of the aging process for some, and a source of distress for others. Hair loss affects millions of men...