Men abusing aphrodisiacs to satisfy women – Medical practitioner
Medical practitioner and chief executive officer for victory regenerative centre in Kumasi, Dr. Martin Asante has attributed the increasing use of aphrodisiac by most...
Men abusing aphrodisiacs to satisfy women – Medical practitioner
Medical practitioner and chief executive officer for victory regenerative centre in Kumasi, Dr. Martin Asante has attributed the increasing use of aphrodisiac by most...
Community pharmacists undergo training
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has organised a day’s capacity building workshop for 80 community pharmacists in the Greater Accra Region to enhance...
How long can sperm live outside the body? This viral tweet has everyone wondering
As anyone in a pregnancy scare has probably wanted to know, errant sperm can live inside the body for three to five days—provided the cells are...
First cancer 'living drug' gets go-ahead
The US has approved the first treatment to redesign a patient's own immune system so it attacks cancer.
The regulator - the US Food and...
Heart attacks during sex are more likely to result in death- Study
Heart-stopping sex really could be the end of the affair.
New research shows men are four times as likely to die from a heart attack it if it occurs...
Double check quality of foods before consumption – Experts warn
Food experts are urging consumers to double check the quality of foods they buy before consumption to save them from food poisoning.
They express concern...
Future of herbal medicine under threat
Indiscriminate felling of trees across Ghana is becoming a threat to the local herbal medicine industry.
That’s a concern by President of Global Pharmaceutical Firm,...
No evidence of Steroid fish in Ghana – Fisheries Ministry
The Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministry has rubbished claims that some Chinese engaged in fish farming in the country are using steroids to produce tilapia.
According...
‘1-district, 1-breast care centre’ needed – Otiko Djaba
Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Otiko Afisa Djaba, has said there is the need for government to establish "1-District, 1-Breast Care Centre"...
TB kills 23 in West Akyem
More than 23 persons have died of Tuberculosis (TB) in West Akyem Municipality of the Eastern Region, Today can report.
The alarming spread of TB...
Intercourse isn't everything for most women – study
Many of us equate "sex" with "intercourse" and use those words interchangeably. Yet highly satisfying sex doesn't have to be limited to penetration --...
So, you’ve got ringing in the ears – should you be worried?
Someone’s thinking about you” may be the sly remark of a friend when you tell them your ears are ringing. And while that would...
Bomigo health center turns 'White Elephant'
Residents of Bomigo in the Keta Municipality are appealing to government to help fix their abandoned health facility problem.
According to the residents, the facility...
Gov’t owes disability share of Common Fund 8 months arrears
The government has failed to pay the share of the District Assembly Common Fund allocated to Persons with Disability (PWD) for the past eight...
How does it feel to live with a swollen head for 10yrs? – The story of 12-yr-old Suleman
This is little Suleman, a 12 year old boy who was diagnosed with a tumor known as neurofibromatosis. He has been living with this...
Blood shortage to hit Accra
A lot of people are likely to die every day in Accra due lack of blood at the National Blood bank.
This is because a...
Hot audio: Waist trainers could cause kidney failure – Doctor reveals
A medical doctor is warning of dire consequences for women who constantly wear waist cinchers or trainers for an hour glass body shape.
According to...
KATH appeals for more equipment to aid emergency care
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), the nation’s second largest referral facility, has appealed for the supply of more equipment to enhance emergency care.
Dr. Oheneba...
Middle-aged people told to walk faster
Middle-aged people are being urged to walk faster to help stay healthy, amid concern high levels of inactivity may be harming their health.
Officials at...
Condom usage low – AIDS Commission laments
The Ghana AIDS Commission has explained that Ghana imports about 30 million condoms annually, but usage is low.
According to the acting Director of Technical...
Tamale Teaching Hospital in deplorable state
The Tamale Teaching Hospital is in serious need of renovation to return the facility to its former glory.
The Hospital is calling on the government...
Will exercise really help you get better sleep?
An exercise routine can actually improve sleep quality, according to Alon Avidan, professor of neurology and director of the UCLA Sleep Disorders Center. However, there...
Ghanaians among top foreigners working in UK health system
Ghanaian health staff under in the United Kingdom’s (UK) National Health Service (NHS) form a major part of service providers in the sector.
2016 figures...
Reveal truth behind new quota system – GMA tells gov't
General Secretary of the Ghana Medical Association, Dr Frank Siribour has urged the government to divulge the confidential information concerning the quota system to...
Birth control proposals needless – Lecturer
There is no need to limit the number of children couples should have, Associate Professor with the Regional Institute of Population Studies (RIPS) of...
GMA welcomes job application for doctors
The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has welcomed proposals by the Ghana Health Service for doctors to apply for jobs.
According to the Vice President of...
Doctors to be employed under a quota system – GHS
Medical doctors and dentists will from next year be employed under a quota system being introduced by the Ghana Health Service (GHS).
Director-General of GHS,...
Wearing contact lenses longer than you should could be harmful
If you wear disposable contacts, you’re probably aware that they’re supposed to be chucked after you use them for a certain number of days....
Ankaful hospital to shut door to patients
Authorities of the Ankaful Psychiatric hospital say they are likely to turn away new patients if government does not provide them with funds.
According to...
EndPoint Homeopathic Clinic CEO adjudged best CEO
It was a real moment of jubilation when Dr. Adu Boateng, Chief Executive Officer of EndPoint Homeopathic Clinic, was crowned the Best CEO of...
Six things you didn’t know about the poisonous puffer fish
The Kpando Municipal Assembly has placed a temporary ban on the sale of puffer fish in the Volta Region after its consumption claimed the...
Ghana Health Service to deal with erring doctors
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has said it would not countenance any action or practices by medical doctors likely to impact negatively on quality...
Ministry to check bribery in nursing training college admissions
The Ministry of Health has set up an investigation machinery to check bribery and other improprieties that may arise with the introduction of the...
Here’s when you’re most and least likely to have a heart attack
And the reason why some times spell more trouble than others for your ticker
The calendar may be one more tool that can help you...
Sale of used underwears still booming
Despite the ban on the importation of used undergarments and sanitary ware over six years ago, trade in these items are still thriving on...
New study suggests men prefer women with smaller breasts
A new PornHub study suggests that millennials aren’t that into boobs. Yup. Breasts. Millennials are ruining those, too.
In collaboration with Mashable, PornHub carried out a...
Nursing trainee allowances not cause of quota system
Health Minister, Kwaku Agyemang Manu has said that the introduction of the quota system for nursing training colleges has nothing to do with the...
FDA bans bleaching creams
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has since last year stopped registering body creams with bleaching agents.
The acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the...
Report highlighting inadequacy of funding for HIV/AIDS programmes in Ghana to be launched
The People For Health Project will be launching an appraisal report on the 0.5 percent District Assembly Common Fund (DACF) for HIV programming on...