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Ten (10) things you should never say to a woman

Many of us have been there. One minute you’re having a conversation, maybe a minor argument, but that’s OK; it’s all under control. Then...

Reasons why you are struggling with your natural hair

Going natural and staying natural is never easy. It requires a lot of dedication and hard work especially if you want it to meet...

New vaccine may eliminate cervical cancer – Research

Cervical cancer could completely be eliminated, according to research, thanks to a new vaccine being reviewed by Australia's Pharmaceutical Authority. A Melbourne-based study, led by...

You can’t dip your ‘hand’ into any hole – Men advised

A medical doctor with the National AIDS Control Programme is advocating for responsible sex to prevent infection and spread of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) Edith Asare...

President urges doctors to accept postings to rural communities

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Saturday urged newly qualified doctors to accept postings to rural communities. He said young doctors who were posted to...

How your relationship with your father affects who and how you date

Could your low expectations of men or your quick ability to praise them have more to do with your father than you thought?Believe it...

Diabetes, blood pressure high at Dome market

Statistics provided by the medical team from the Ministry of Health and the Ga South Municipal Hospital (Akawe) in the Greater Accra Region indicates...

Beware of fake drugs – FDA warns public

The Food & Drugs Authority (FDA) is warning the public to beware of fake and expired drugs on the market. Public Relations Officer of Food...

Healthy sex is about respect!

In a healthy relationship, both partners are able to express their feelings and respect each other’s boundaries about sex. You shouldn’t have to have sex to...

‘Love bombing’ is the newest dangerous dating trend

Have you started dating someone who has lavished you with attention and then things have quickly soured? Chances are you could have been a...

Health training institutions over producing than required – NMC

The Nurses and Midwifery Council (NMC) has revealed that health institutions in the country are churning out products more than required for consumption by...

Ghana Health Service distributes vaccines

Government’s inability to procure vaccines on time to restock hospitals that needed them caused a shortage in supply three weeks ago. However, distribution commenced Wednesday,...

Gallup poll: More Americans than ever say polygamy is morally acceptable

The practice of polygamy, or having more than one spouse at the same time, is illegal in all 50 states. But the percentage of...

Hepatitis B spreading in Ghana due to lack of awareness – Report

Hepatitis B is a public health concern globally, however a majority of people in Ghana still think it is a form of witchcraft or...

GHS refills depleted vaccines stock; distribution underway

Government’s inability to procure vaccines on time to restock hospitals that needed them caused a shortage in supply three weeks ago. However, distribution commenced Wednesday, August 2,...

Government must scale up HIV/AIDS funding – NASA

The government has been asked to scale up its funding of HIV/AIDS prevention programmes to sustain the fight against the spread of the infection. Ghana...

72 unregistered drugs imported into Ghana in 2012 – Report

As many as 72 unregistered drugs were imported into Ghana without prior approval of the Foods and Drugs Authority (FDA), according to The 2012...

Being single beats being married, psychologist claims

Being single allows people to “live their best, most authentic and most meaningful life” and the idea of wedded bliss is largely a myth,...

Hold me tight

Love demands the reassurance of touch. Most fights are really protests over emotional disconnection. Underneath the distress, partners are desperate to know: Are you...

Psychologist explains why it's better being single than married

Being single allows people to “live their best, most authentic and most meaningful life” and the idea of wedded bliss is largely a myth,...

Husband's tribute to his 'curvy' wife sparks backlash

A husband's Instagram post about loving his wife's "curvy" size has sparked a backlash online about body image and feminism. American entrepreneur Robbie Tripp, who...

Global blindness set to 'triple by 2050'

The number of blind people across the world is set to triple within the next four decades, researchers suggest. Writing in Lancet Global Health, they predict...

Ten health benefits of sex

Type "sexual health" into a search engine, and it is likely that you will be bombarded with pages of articles covering anything and everything,...

What teens really want to know about sex

Remember how weird it was to ask questions about sex as a teenager? High school teacher Al Vernacchio answers his students’ questions about everything...

Can you marry in silence?

Communication is very essential in every area or aspect of life. • Communication of babies to mothers This is the reason why God made it possible...

Why rejection hurts so much — and what to do about it

Psychologist Guy Winch shares some practical tips for soothing the sting of rejection. Rejections are the most common emotional wound we sustain in daily life....

Women with big butts have lower risk of heart attack, stroke, diabetes – Study

If you had doubts about the benefits of your big bum beyond its sex appeal, worry no more, as a study has found that...

Wi-Fi: a slow, silent killer

Almost everyone has Wi-Fi at home due to its convenience. However, there have been some safety concerns and the conclusion is that Wi-Fi can be...

Find someone who understands that love isn’t a fantasy land

What you need is a partner who gets it — who understands that it’s going to be tough and who’s prepared to dive in...

African men getting sterile as sperm count declines

Scientists have found a 72 per cent decline in sperm count in African men over the past 50 years says a study. It was published...

Too much fraud at NHIS – Osafo Maafo

Senior Minister Yaw Osafo Maafo has called on pharmacists in the country to help government minimise fraud associated with the handling of the National...

Human embryos edited to stop disease

Scientists have, for the first time, successfully freed embryos of a piece of faulty DNA that causes deadly heart disease to run in families. It...

Relationship tips: should you loan him your cash?

At some point in your relationship, your partner will fall seriously broke and ask you for a loan. Should you give him the money...

Running NHIS with widening revenue-expenditure gap: bravery or tact?

Ghana’s National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) is one of the most enviable social intervention schemes in the health sector amongst peer countries in sub-Saharan...

5 subtle ways people waste money

It’s so easy to waste money nowadays and there are many subtle and often overlooked ways that people do so. Being aware of these...

15 unexpected beauty hacks you’ll wish you’d known about sooner

Looking beautiful is any lady’s desire, but there seem to be issues you can’t take care of yourself. To counter that, Bright Side gathered several secrets that will save you a lot of time...

Go home – Health Ministry to picketing nurses

The Ministry of Health has appealed to picketing members of the Coalition of Unemployed Private Nurses to return home as their issues are addressed...

WHO takes steps to defeat meningitis in sub-Saharan Africa

At a global meeting of experts organised by Meningitis Research Foundation (MRF) and Wilton Park, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced a renewed effort...

How staying single could actually improve your health

Bella DePaulo is 63 years old and she's been single her entire life. “I never wanted to get married. Living single was my happily ever...

V/R records 10% decline in sanitation concerns

The Volta Region has recorded 10% decline in sanitation concerns just one year after UNICEF introduced the ‘Tippy Tap’ hand wash system in the...