HEALTH

Polio is a highly infectious disease, mostly affecting young children, that attacks the nervous system and can lead to spinal and respiratory paralysis, and in some cases death. The virus can be spread through contact with an infected person. This is most often done through virus in stool or oral …

Contrary to popular belief, most incidents of food poisoning are not caused by someone intentionally putting something in your food. However, depending on the circumstances, the flavor of your food may be altered. When we ingest foods that have been tainted with hazardous parasites, bacteria, and poisons, we put our …

There is hunger and anger among rotation nurses in the country as government has failed to pay their one-year arrears. The about 5,239 interns nurses, midwives, and allied health professionals have worked for almost a year without payment of their emoluments. The situation coupled with current economic crises in the …

Dr. Adu Appiah-Kubi, an obstetrics and gynecology consultant at the Ho Teaching Hospital has debunked claims that hernia can be melted by taking some herbal preparations. “Most people, most times on radio stations and other platforms claim to have medication to treat hernia by melting its growth, the fact is, …

The meat of the crayfish is quite tasty, making it a great seafood to use as a spice. It’s a staple of gourmet menus in fancy restaurants around the world. While there are many benefits to eating crayfish, Healthline cautions that there are also certain concerns you ought to be …

After conducting the literature review I realized that: Who doesn’t love a great kiss? And everyone has a favorite kissing story, a favorite movie kiss, a kiss they wish had never happened, and a kiss they long for so much they can almost taste it. In short, every kiss is …

Sexually transmitted diseases are a common issue that affects both men and women. Other diseases such as cancer, high blood pressure, and heart disease also affect both genders. Although many diseases only affect men and don’t affect women, these diseases are often more serious than the ones that affect both …

Do you experience diarrhoea during periods? Here’s how to prevent it. Pain, cramping, bloating and abdominal pain could be very normally experienced during periods, but have you ever experienced diarrhoea during periods? It is surely not a pleasant feeling. However, it’s normal to have diarrhoea before or during periods. The …

Some 13 African countries have reported 6,883 monkeypox cases since the start of 2022, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has said. According to data released by the Africa CDC, 173 deaths and a case-fatality ratio of 2.5 per cent have also been registered during the …

One of the most popular cooking spices in the world is tomatoes. They are known to possess incredible health benefits, which makes them very healthy for consumption. They contain potassium and powerful antioxidants, both of which are highly needed for good health. According to Medicalnewstoday, this article will show you …