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Popular Ghanaian media personality, Kwaku Sintim Misa popularly known as KSM, has narrated his tough ordeal with prostate cancer sometime in 2021. The comic actor said he wasn’t aware of his plight and thought he was fit enough until he went for a regular check-up at the hospital. Recounting the incident …

Women have been advised to desist from activities that may increase the risks of developing breast cancer, the number one cancer killer among women.   Among the risks, according to Dr Mrs Beatrice Wiafe Addai, include alcohol intake, fatty diets, skin- lightening creams, lack of exercise and cigarette and shisha …

Maize is one of the most commonly used products in Africa particular, Ghana, for making a variety of food across the country. In Ghana maize or corn can be used to make kenkey, banku, akole, Tuozaa fie and many more. Maize or corn belongs to a group of cereals. It …

The lining cells of the cervix (the structure that separates the uterus and the vaginal canal) are the first to develop cancer. Cancer of the cervix is caused by several strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV), which are spread through sexual contact. The immune system usually attempts to fight against HPV after …

Former President John Dramani Mahama has shown great kindness to a breast cancer patient, who as a result has survived the deadly disease. Vivian Mesere, is a teacher on the Nation Builders Corps (NABCO) programme, was diagnosed of stage 3 breast cancer (locally advanced breast cancer) in March 2021. The …

In the past, cancer was solely associated with people who are aged or above 50 years. However, since the 1990s many more people below 50 years are currently suffering from different kinds of cancer. Cancer which is the second leading cause of death globally is caused by a genetic mutation …

  Bowel cancer is extremely fatal and can kill someone who is infected too quickly but you can stop doing those measures so much if you want to live long and safely. Many people follow bad lifestyles and behaviors, which are very dangerous to their health and shorten their lives. …

Ghanaian students have been advised to ignore inaccurate information that suggests that sucking of breasts by men prevents and cures breast cancer. The advice was to counter some media reports on social media urging women to make their breasts available to their partners to avoid the disease. The President of …

  We eat so many different things daily, and we don’t realize how many are actually harmful to our bodies. It’s vital for you to know which food products are best for your life and diet, which is why we have compiled a list for you. Make sure you remove …

Musician Stephanie Benson has opened up on her battle with cancer and other ailments that have left scars on parts of her body. The singer revealed to her fans that her body is not perfect, urging all women to love themselves and be confident in their own bodies. Rather than …