Health

1,279Recently, a young female of school-going age confided in me and it was so revealing and touching. She said movingly, “I have bipolar disease. I can’t tell if I am ok now or not. I have had multiple sexual encounters with men.” “I make money from the practice. I and my friends roam the streets […]

1,523    The Medical Director of the Winneba Trauma and Specialist Hospital has been temporarily relieved of his duties pending an investigation by a committee established by the Ghana Health Service (GHS). This inquiry follows allegations of the abandonment of a patient in a bush at Gomoa Ojobi in the Central Region. Rumours of the […]

1,129  Neem Leaves: Neem leaves contain compounds that may help improve insulin sensitivity and lower blood sugar levels. Fenugreek Leaves: Fenugreek leaves are a good source of fiber, which can help regulate blood sugar levels by slowing down the absorption of carbohydrates. Guava Leaves: Guava leaves contain antioxidants and other compounds that may help lower […]

1,264  The Chief Executive Officer of M.Y Ceaser Company Limited Dr. Ceaser has said most of the cases recorded on a daily basis are “sexual weakness” among men which is a worrying issue. According to Dr. Ceaser, sexual weaknesses are due to many factors which early detection of regular health check-ups may help. He mentioned […]

1,301    Bananas are generally not recommended for consumption on an empty stomach, which is usually how our stomachs are in the morning. This is due to their high sugar content. Here’s why you should never eat only bananas in the morning: * Blood Sugar Spike: Dietitian Lauren Manaker warns that the high sugar content […]

1,033  The Ministry of Health has refuted claims that the locked-up containers from the Global Fund at the Tema port contain essential drugs for tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS. This comes in response to concerns raised by health-focused civil society organisations regarding threats by the Global Fund to halt funding and donations to Ghana if the containers […]

1,137  A sexually transmitted ringworm caused by a rare fungus has been reported for the first time in the United States. The case report, published Wednesday in JAMA Dermatology by doctors at NYU Langone Health in New York City, comes as clinicians worldwide increasingly say they’re having trouble treating fungal infections. “We think a lot […]

1,155  Here’s all you need to know about ovarian cancer, its causes, signs, symptoms, treatment options, and essential precautions to safeguard against this potentially life-threatening disease. Arm yourself with knowledge to recognise early warning signs and seek timely medical intervention. Ovarian cancer Ovarian cancer is a type of cancer that originates in the ovaries, the […]

1,121  The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has started the automatic migration of all contributors to the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) onto the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). This is to ensure that all SSNIT contributors, whose 2.5 per cent deductions are used to fund the NHIS, become automatic subscribers to the […]

1,237  Frequent coughing can be a symptom of various underlying health conditions. Frequent coughing can be a nuisance, disrupting your daily life and often causing concern about your health. While occasional coughing is normal and even necessary to clear the airways, persistent or frequent coughing may indicate an underlying health issue. Understanding the potential causes […]