HEALTH

Ghana recorded four deaths and 116 confirmed cases of the Monkeypox disease in 2022, in 14 out of the 16 regions. Two deaths were recorded in Upper East and one each in the Greater Accra and Central regions. The Savannah and Ahafo regions did not record any cases, Dr Farida …

  African American man holding his chest. A heart attack is a medical emergency. A heart attack usually occurs when a blood clot blocks blood flow to the heart. If you were to suffer a heart attack while in the company of people, calling out for help is probably the …

  Zipline has commissioned yet another facility in Nigeria to support the Cross River State government in delivering on its mandate to improve access to universal health coverage for all. The facility, one of three to be built, is situated at Ndok community within the Ogoja LGA in Cross River …

The Auditor-General’s report on the Government of Ghana’s COVID-19 expenditure has disclosed that the Ministry of Health leased a building for 25 years for over GH¢15million. The report also stated that the ministry used over GH¢20 million to refurbish the building which was to serve as a COVID-19 isolation centre but was never …

Limiting your eating to an eight-hour window could help boost your longevity, according to a doctor. How to live longer: Intermittent fasting could add 20 years to your lifespan – doctor. (Image: ITV/GETTY) While longevity can be a difficult goal to achieve, “easy” lifestyle changes could go a long way. Starting your …

According to a piece published by Medicalnewstoday, Due to their spiciness and heat, chilli peppers are a common ingredient in many different cuisines all over the world. The spicy flavour that results from eating them is caused by a substance called capsaicin that is present in them. Some specific things can …

When a couple in Accra walked into the 37 Military Hospital Maternity Unit, they were expecting twins, but they were stunned to be handed a single baby after delivery. They are accusing the staff of the hospital of allegedly being re­sponsible for the ‘disappearance’ of one of the freshly-born babies supposed to …

The Public Accounts Committee of Parliament has directed the management of Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital to refund all unearned salaries to the chest. The management of Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital has been directed to refund an amount of GHS36,000 to the state. Today’s sitting which marks the third sitting saw in appearance …

It’s common to have unpleasant breath when you wake up. But what if you’ve brushed, flossed, cleaned your mouth out, avoided eating anything hot like garlic, and yet you still notice that your breath is less minty and more foul-smelling? If you want to prevent halitosis, good dental hygiene is …

Eating a banana before going to bed at night can have a variety of effects on your body, both positive and negative. In this article, we will explore the potential effects of eating a banana before bed, including its impact on sleep, digestion, weight loss, and overall health. First, let’s …