Registered dietician Esther Obeng-Amoah, has explained how gestational diabetes happens in pregnant women. According to her, unlike other types of diabetes, not a lot of people know about gestational diabetes because it only happens to women during pregnancy. Speaking to Eunice Tornyi on e.tv Ghana’s African Women’s Voices show, she …

    About Author: Carla Belandria is the International Sales Manager for Frutas Patricia Pilar, a Portuguese Agro-commodities trading company    Do you Struggle from Stresslaxing? Today I decided to show a little vulnerability, which is something that always scares us and generates us anxiety… thinking about what others will …

Sperm, the cells in a man’s body that are responsible for reproduction, are an important and necessary component of his body. It is responsible for around 55% of all births in the world. Male infertility can be caused by a number of factors, but the most prevalent of these are …

According to healthline The nipples are an essential feature of a woman’s anatomy and play several crucial roles. The following is essential information on a woman’s genitalia: The nipples are a sexually arousing and touch-sensitive area for many women. Nipple stimulation has been proven to trigger the release of oxytocin, …

Tanzania’s opposition leader and former presidential candidate Tundu Lissu has said he will return home this month from exile in Europe to “write a new chapter” after the government’s decision to lift a ban on political rallies. President Samia Suluhu Hassan lifted the six-and-a-half-year ban on political rallies last week, …

Some HIV positive people have this tendency of thinking that it does not matter how they behave because they are already HIV positive that is completely wrong. Being HIV positive doesn’t mean you should stop protecting yourself from viruses and diseases. You really need to red this at home If …

The parish priest of St. Peters and Paul Catholic Church in Kafin-koro in Paikoro Local Government Area of Niger State, Rev Father Isaac Achi, has been burnt to death by armed bandits. It was gathered that the bandits who invaded his residence at 3 am on Sunday, January 15, 2023, …

Kenya’s football federation has suspended 14 players and two coaches for match-fixing allegations after receiving a tip-off about cheating in the national league. Among those suspended on Friday were six players from Zoo Kericho FC, which was found guilty of match-fixing by FIFA’s integrity unit in 2021 and expelled from …

  South Africa’s agriculture remains an important sector of the economy and holds great potential to reduce poverty . It’s also central to the political economy of the country, as evident in the governing African National Congress’s (ANC) recent policy documents . This is not a misplaced view. There is …

Nigerian Doctor, Chinonso Egemba popularly known as ‘ Aproko Doctor ‘ has disclosed that the use of Malt and Milk has nothing to do with the replacement of blood already lost in the body system. He made this known through his official Twitter page while dishing out food substances and supplements that helps in the replenishment …

Okra, often referred to as lady’s finger, is a member of the Malvaceae family of plants. The green pods that are produced by this plant, which is endemic to warm and tropical locations, are where the plant’s significance rests. Okra is a delicious and versatile vegetable that is used in a wide range …

The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Seme Police Division in Lagos State, Nigeria, SP Mojeed Salami, slumped and died in his office on Tuesday, January 10. Police sources say the deceased had complained of headache on the said day and had visited the hospital. He returned but was still feeling …

A As the world slowly recovers from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, travel restrictions continue to ease and borders begin to reopen. With this in mind, it’s important to consider the power of your passport, and how easily it allows you to travel to different countries. In Africa, some countries have …

Nigeria’s Rivers State Police Command has arrested a 17-year-old boy identified as Noble Uzuchi over the impregnation of 10 ladies. The suspect was nabbed alongside his accomplice, Chigozie Ogbonna, a 29-year-old man. According to the law enforcement authorities, the two suspects, and two other ladies, Favour Bright, 30; and Peace …

Sama’ila Tsiwa, a palace guard, was fired by the Zazzau Emirate Council in Kaduna State because he is accused of raping a woman. In a statement released Wednesday, Abdullahi KwarbaI, the Emir’s Media and Publicity Officer, said, “Sama’ila Abubakar Rimin Tsiwa, a palace guard, has been fired immediately from the …

Joyce Ngugi, a 25-year-old woman, told the sad story of how she got pregnant and raised a child with her own father. During an interview with Africanmax media, the woman said she was born in Nakuru county and raised in a modest home with the help of her parents. When …

Hepatitis B is a serious infection of the liver caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). This virus is highly contagious. Causes According to Healthline – Hepatitis B is caused by the HBV, which is found in the blood and other body fluids of an infected person. The virus is spread mainly through …

Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy has been found not guilty of six counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. Jurors could not reach verdicts on one count of rape and one of attempted rape, following a six-month trial at Chester Crown Court. The prosecution sought a retrial on …

Meningitis is an inflammation of the protective membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. It can be caused by a variety of infections, including bacterial, viral, and fungal. While meningitis is serious and can lead to death or disability, early diagnosis and prompt treatment can significantly improve a patient’s …

Achraf Hakimi was back home in Morocco, earlier this week, where he was hosted by the city of Ksar El-Kébir, his mother’s hometown. A stadium was named after the Paris Saint-Germain star who was an instrumental part of Morocco’s historic run at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. “I had …

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has rescinded its decision to sack 8 Chiana Senior High School (SHS) students, who were captured in a viral video insulting President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. In a statement issued on Friday, January 13, 2023, the GES said it has referred the matter to the disciplinary …

The Liberia National Police have arrested 16-year-old Cyrus Logan in connection with the brutal killing of suspected prostitute Alpha Gray, also known as Abi, who was 32 years old. Last week, Abi was found dead in a pool of blood in an empty building on Duport Road in the 704 …

Akpema is the rite of passage for young maidens in the West African nation of Togo. It is held shortly after the initiation ceremony for boys which is known as Evala wrestling. Akpema is often held a week after Evala. The ceremony is to deepen the knowledge of girls’ self-worth …

The President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has intervened in the matter of 8 senior high school students dismissed for insulting the president. According to a release dated Friday, January 13, 2022, the Ministry of Education said the president intervened in the matter after his attention was drawn …

The National Teaching Council gives licenses to professional teachers who work in both public and private schools across the country. This is done to improve and standardize the teaching profession. In light of this, Mr. Boadu Abedi William, the Western and Western North Regional Secretary for GNAT, said that the …

Rev. Fr. Christian Anieke, the Vice Chancellor of Nigeria’s Godfrey Okoye University, has told students that they can no longer wear flip-flops, rough jeans, colored hair, long fingers, face caps, or fake eyelashes. The college has banned what it calls “indecent dress” and put in place a new dress code …

According to healthline Do you know that several OTC drugs and prescription drugs, when used in excess, can cause harm to the kidneys and liver? This essay will likely provide some insight if you are the type of person who repeatedly resorts to self-medication. Many individuals will learn something new from it, …

Coconut is a fruit with many health benefits. Coconuts are also a sweet and very tasty fruit. Here are four shocking coconut benefits. According to Healthline, here are 4 main benefits of coconut. 1. very healthy and nutritious Unlike many other types of food, coconut is mainly composed of fat instead of …

Every vagina has a scent but with proper hygiene and cleanliness one can keep their private part clean and devoid of pungent smells. According to my.clevelandclinic.org, one’s lifestyle, hobbies, foods and general health affects the scents the vagina produces. For instance, the smell of your vagina changes frequently throughout a …

Lots of men have been experiencing a sharp decline in sperm production. The quality of sperm produced in recent times has also been another concern in men, particularly, black men. Although the reasons for the swift decline aren’t known, there are lots of hypothetical reasons. For example, some of these …