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Being fat rocks — but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t exercise

My entire life one thing has been true: I’ve been overweight. Fat, chubby, hefty, chunky, obese — the way I’ve described the shape of my body...

Daily soft drink linked to increased risk of liver disease

In a new study, researchers have found an increased risk of liver cancer and chronic liver disease mortality among women who consume sugar-sweetened beverages...

Exclusive breastfeeding way to go

Data from the World Health Organisation (WHO) says breast milk antibodies help protect a baby from illness and that it has health benefits for...

The difference between being in love and just being attached

I once dated a guy without being in love with him. I did it for months, in fact, and when we broke up, I...

My wife ditched rich guys for my ‘broke’ self, today we’re thriving

What stabilises a romantic relationship? Love or money? This is a controversial yet deep question; I know. But in this day, and modern society,...

All women lie, but for way different reasons than men

“I’m fine.” “That dress looks great on you.” “…No, really, it looks great!”As women, we lie all the time — sometimes to other...

You should never cheat on your partner; Here is why

You may think that you can never cheat but cheating isn’t something you wake up one day and decide to do, it’s a gradual...

Open defecation contributes to malnutrition among children – GHS

The Upper West Regional Directorate of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has identified Open defecation (OD) as a contributing factor to the malnutrition situation...

Drug theft: 3 Bolgatanga Hospital staff remanded

Three staff of the Bolgatanga Regional Hospital have been remanded by the Circuit Court for allegedly stealing medicines belonging to the health facility.The accused...

7 signs that prove you’ve finally found your true love

Love is sweet when it’s new. Love is sweeter when it’s true.Finding your true love goes beyond the anniversaries, gifts, and ‘I love yous’,...

Check your HIV status and that of your partner if you’re both sexually active – Ghana AIDS Commission

The Ghana AIDS Commission has mounted an aggressive campaign to drive down new HIV infections in Ghana.The Commission specifically wants persons engaging in sexual...

How to make a modern marriage last forever, according to research

Marriage can seem like a hard sell these days. There are a lot of other things out there to worry about.Politics are unraveling. The planet...

3 mind games the most insecure men play in relationships

So you’re wondering if he’s a keeper? That is, until the evening he’s a no-show for dinner, doesn’t mention forgetting your date when he...

How to use HIV Self-test kit [Watch]

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is currently on the rise in Ghana, and according to the Ghana AIDS Commission, over 100,000 persons in the country...

You deserve the same love you give others

Every breakup that isn’t the result of cheating or drama has the same common denominator: an imbalance between partners.One person doesn’t feel like they...

Male, female patients share same ward at Asukawkaw CHPs compound

Inadequate facilities at the Asukawkaw clinic in the Krachi East Municipality of the Oti Region have compelled the authorities to use one room as...

Watch out! Fake olive oil in market

I wish to draw the attention of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) to a development in the market that requires attention.While at the...

Franklin Peters: Meet the father who embarked on the 10,000 km Accra to London journey in a Lexus with his son

Among the adventurous group from Wanderlust Ghana, a brave Ghanaian team who undertook a remarkable 10,000 km journey from Accra to London, was a...

Ghanaian explorers wrap up 10,000 km road journey from Accra to London, they highlight unique routes they followed [Photos]

In an extraordinary endeavour, 13 Ghanaians have embarked on a remarkable journey from Ghana to London.Their journey commenced on Saturday, July 22nd, with...

11 things you should never put in your female reproductive organ

It goes without saying that you should be careful around your intimate areas.But this hasn’t stopped some from experimenting in the bedroom with whipped...

My friends begged me not to take my boyfriend back but he’s an incredible husband now

My husband, Joe, is objectively wonderful. He’s kind, generous, supportive, makes our grocery list, cleans our toilets, and was our daughter’s primary caregiver for...

Why cheating has sadly become much more common, according to research

Men cheat on their spouses more often than women. That fact has been supported by decades of research.Though, there is one age cohort that lends itself to a...

Bimbilla Youth besiege Hospital, demand removal of Medical Superintendent

Some youth at Bimbilla, located in the Nanumba North municipality in the Northern region, stormed the premises of the Bimbilla Hospital on Saturday morning,...

Dr Yaw Twum awarded for promoting excellence in mentorship and volunteerism in Africa

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Global Dental Technical Services, Dr Yaw Twum, has been recognised and awarded for promoting mentorship and volunteerism in...

Ghana faces HIV crisis as AIDS Commission reveals rationing anti-retroviral drugs

The Director-General of the Ghana AIDS Commission, Dr Kyeremeh Atuahene, has revealed that the commission is sometimes forced to ration anti-retroviral drugs for persons...

Physician Assistants suspend strike action

The Ghana Physician Assistants Association has suspended its nationwide strike action in protest against a proposed legislative amendment of Act 857 initiated by the...

I had over 15 IVFs – Former Minister

Special aide to ex-president John Dramani Mahama, and former Minister of Transport, Joyce Bawah Mogtari, has revealed how she struggled to give birth to...

Ghana records 2% decline in new HIV infections rate for 2022

Ghana registered 16,574 new HIV infections in 2022 as opposed to 16,938 in 2021, the Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC) has disclosed.  The figure represents...

3 home remedies for tooth decay and cavities

Tooth decay and cavities are about the most common oral health problems as they occur in adults and young alike.Certain factors can increase the...

37 Military Hospital to hold mass burial

The 37 Military Hospital in Accra is set to hold a mass burial exercise for some unidentified and unclaimed corpses at the facility’s morgue.According...

Over 100,000 people have HIV, unaware and are spreading it – Ghana AIDS commission

The Ghana Aids Commission has revealed that over 100,000 persons in the country are HIV carriers.According to the Director General of the Commission, Dr...

Vulnerability is hard, but it’s worth it

Vulnerability is something that I have always struggled with, especially when it comes to close friendships. My childhood left me with abandonment issues that...

What falling in love with the wrong person teaches you

As the world started to open, a numb curiosity to meet people was often on my mind. I felt I wanted to see what...

Let strategy and not proximity determine your relationships – Pastor Otabil

The General Overseer of the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC), Pastor Mensa Otabil, has challenged African nations and their people to let strategy rather...

More women in the US are drinking themselves to death – Research

Deaths related to excessive alcohol consumption are rapidly rising in the United States, especially among women, a new study finds.While drinking is still killing more men...

Top 5 most common thoughts on people’s minds during sex

What most people think about during sex might surprise you.It's common for our minds to wander during sex, but what are we mostly thinking...

5 sex positions that guarantee orgasms

These five positions will make the bedroom business more fulfilling.Apart from childbirth, the point of sex is pleasure and nothing is more pleasurable than...

NHIA clears debts, arrears now stand at one month

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has made additional payments of GH₵186 million to credentialed healthcare service providers.The payment, which was made on...

A/R: Patients seek healthcare elsewhere as physician assistants continue strike

Patients visiting health centres in the Ashanti Region to seek healthcare are being directed to major hospitals following the ongoing strike by members of...

Igbo King pledges support for anti-breast cancer campaign

The Paramount King of the Igbo community in Ghana, Eze Dr Chukwudi Ihenetu, has promised to collaborate and support Breast Care International’s (BCI) nationwide...