HEALTH

The government is exploring comprehensive smoke-free policies as part of a mechanism to control tobacco use in Ghana. The Acting Director of Technical Co-ordination and Special Advisor on Non-Communicable Disease (NCDs) to the Minister of Health, Dr. Baffour Awuah, announced this in Accra during a stakeholder meeting by the Food …

ACCORDING TO International Diabetes Federation (IDF), around 24 million adults between the ages of 20 and 79 are living with diabetes in the IDF Africa Region in 2021, among which 54% are undiagnosed. Moreover, IAF reported that diabetes led to 416,000 deaths in IDF Africa Region in 2021. Indeed, diabetes …

Food choices can make all the difference when it comes to getting a good night’s rest. If you struggle with falling and staying asleep, or wake up feeling tired, it might be time to take inventory of what you’re eating and when. These eight diet habits can cause you to toss …

The Medical and Dental Council of Ghana has said that it will no longer recognise degree certificates issued by Medical and Dental Schools from Ukraine, as some schools have resorted to studying online. According to a citinewsroom report, the council said that the training of these students online is not …

In addition to its exquisite flavor, mango also has several positive health effects. Minerals and vitamins A and C are plentiful in this fruit. Mango leaves are used to make a delicious and nourishing tea. Treatment of diabetes and blood sugar If you suffer from diabetes, you should definitely try …

High Cholesterol increases the chance of developing various illnesses, including heart disease, that can cause Erectile Dysfunction 5 ways to lower cholesterol quickly to avoid erectile dysfunction High cholesterol increases the chance of heart attack. Representational Image, News18 Cholesterol develops in the liver and has many essential functions. For example, …

From oatmeal to calamine ointment, here are various traditional and medical chickenpox remedies that can be given to children. 1. Oatmeal   The first natural remedy for chickenpox is a bath with oatmeal. This food ingredient is believed to relieve the itchy symptoms that are often felt by sufferers. Moreover, this …

Slide 5 of 6: “Sudden dimness or loss of vision, particularly in one eye,” can be another symptom of a stroke, per the Barnes Jewish Hospital. “The majority of visual processing occurs in the occipital lobe, in the back of the brain. Most strokes affect one side of the brain. …

Plants have served an important role in the lives of many people around the world. People use them for a lot of things depending on the purpose they serve. In the olden days, our forefathers used plants a lot because they served as a protection mechanism. In this article, I …

The word ‘diet’ has a negative connotation sometimes, but the ‘banana diet’ that many nutritionists praise these days is different. It lasts only four days and you can lose up to 4 kgs. Not only that, but also eating a lot of bananas improves digestion and therefore gives shine to …