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...
5 myths about the contraceptive pill
Heard a rumour that the contraceptive Pill wasn't all it's cracked up to be? We've sorted the fact from fiction.MYTH: Long-term Pill use makes...
Why medical laboratory systems in Ghana need proper structures
Seeking health care is one journey no single person can avoid in the course of life on earth. The only difference may lie in...
Should you eat three big meals or many mini-meals?
In the nutritional world, conventional wisdom suggests that the more often you eat, the more likely you are to burn off those calories and...
Washing hands in cold water works as well as hot against germs
In handwashing experiments with 21 volunteers, Rutgers University researchers found no significant difference in cleaning power between water that was 60, 79 or 100...
Workouts that wow: The world’s most amazing hotel gyms
Veteran road warriors know that the best way to beat jetlag and energy-zapping meetings is by working up a serious sweat.That schedule of constantly...
Scientists develop noninvasive approach to electrical deep brain stimulation
Current treatments that use electrical deep brain stimulation require a surgeon to open the skull and implant electrodes inside the brain.Now, in a new...
Lifestyle: 7 amazing benefits of drinking water first thing in the morning
Since almost half of the body is made up of water, drinking several cups every day is one of the simplest ways to better...
Skin aging could be delayed with a common antioxidant
For many people, declining skin health is one of most loathsome effects of getting older. As we age, our skin loses its elasticity, becomes...
Danger looms in Agona Akwakwaa; residents drink from polluted river
Today can report that there is a looming danger in Agona Akwakwaa in the Agona East District of the Central Region, if the authorities...
HIV prevalence high among females
Dr Patrick Bampoh, Northern Regional Coordinator of HIV and AIDS, has said the HIV prevalence is high among females in the region.He said this...
Stress might make you a more empathetic person
There could be an upside to those worries.Brain imaging research suggests that being under stress may make you more compassionate to others who are...
Drinking coffee daily may halve liver cancer risk
If you enjoy your morning cup of joe, the results of a recent study will be welcome news. Researchers have found that drinking just...
When should you be drinking—Day or Night?
If you think you've just been imagining that alcohol hits you a little differently depending on when you're drinking—good news, you're not crazy!Whether you...