HEALTH

The Ghana Optometric Association (GOA) has advised the public to avoid using eye-related medications without a prescription by a specialist as it has the potential to damage their eyes. Dr. Alfred Gardemor, the GOA Public Relations Officer, said most people who purchased over-the-counter eye drops without seeing a specialist tended …

Snoring is a common sleep phenomenon. But while some may think that it means that someone is sleeping soundly and sweetly, it’s actually the opposite. Snoring can be a health warning. Snoring happens when one’s upper respiratory tract is obstructed and must breathe hard during sleep. It’s the sound of …

Medical Dietician, Dr. Ibrahim Osman, has warned that it is poisonous to drink porridge popularly known as “koko” from rubber. According to the medical practitioner, serving the hot beverage in a rubber [polythene bag] is harmful to the human system. The rubber contains chemicals that can cause cancer or asthma …

A Medical Practitioner who specializes as a dietician, Dr Ibrahim Osman, says it is dangerous to eat fufu after 4pm. According to Dr Osman, fufu takes a long time to digest and therefore needs to be consumed earlier before bedtime. Speaking to Daakyehene Ofosu Agyeman on TV XYZ a programme …

  Former CFO of Tesla and Verily will be part of Zipline’s Leadership Team as the Company Continues Global Expansion of Instant Delivery and Logistics Service Zipline, the global leader in instant delivery, today announced that a world-class leader will join the company’s leadership team to usher in its next …

Management of Dadiesoabo Nursing and Midwifery Training College in the Asutifi South District of the Ahafo Region has been shut down for two weeks following a fire outbreak that razed down a hostel in the school. Following the incident, students in the school have been asked to go home as …

With regards to ginger, you may sometimes come across ground or root ginger. This does not mean the raw ginger root has special medicinal superiority as compared to ground ginger. Let me explain something here for simplicity. You see, ground ginger contains fewer essential oils and less gingerol than fresh …

Breakfast and dinner are often mentioned, but what about lunch, an important midday meal? Because of a hectic work schedule and the need to fit in exercise, it could be difficult to have lunch at the same time every day of the week. However, according to Healthline, eating your lunch at …

The Ministry of Health (MoH) has announced it is recruiting medical and dental officers who have completed their House Job and have been verified by the Medical and Dental Council under the 25th and 26th list. The recruitment according to the MoH will commence on Monday, 12 September 2022 at 12 noon. …

Crayfish are an excellent seafood to use as a spice because of their flavorful meat. It’s in the fine cuisine of five-star restaurants everywhere. Healthline warns that despite the many health benefits of eating crayfish, there are still certain risks you should be aware of. It’s a complete source of nutrition, including …