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Sudden cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death globally, accounting for millions of deaths each year. It is a medical emergency that occurs when the heart suddenly stops beating, which can result in death within minutes if not treated immediately. There are several medical conditions that can increase the …

The Medical and Dental Council, has announced the suspension of the licence of some of its practitioners across the country. The nine practitioners were suspended for various reasons. The reasons include: “Failure to appear before an assessment panel, “practitioner failed to go for treatment as recommended” and “Practitioner on treatment, …

In many African cultures, the kola nut plays an integral role in religious ceremonies. Having better breath may also be a side effect. Kola nut is a common additive to drinks in the Western Hemisphere. Because of their evidence-based capacity to increase one’s alertness and concentration, kola nuts are frequently included as an ingredient in energy drinks. The …

The traditional method for preparing fried plantains in Nigeria involves deep-frying the bananas in either palm oil or vegetable oil (dodo). The savory side dish fried plantain can be achieved by proper preparation and frying. It’s flexible enough to work as either an appetizer or a side dish. Still today, …

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 …

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 …

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. …

The backpack of a Medical Doctor at the Ridge Hospital in Accra was on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, stolen by someone while he was busy performing surgery. According to the account of  Dr. Silas Agbesi the bag contains his Passport and other valuable documents which were taken away by the …

Do you know there are certain advantages of wearing socks to bed? Wearing socks to bed at night is one of the things we often do out of our volution not knowing there are certain advantages linked to doing so. So in this piece, we are going to be examining …

Groundnut, also known as peanut and pignut is one of the best sources of protein. Consuming groundnut is very beneficial for our health especially in winters. Peanuts contain vitamin E, magnesium, foliate, copper and arginine. Studies reveal that peanuts can even be useful for weight loss and reduce the risk …