A Brazilian man dressed as a giant 7ft penis has been arrested by police after women complained he had been harassing them. Military Police in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, arrested the man dressed as the giant phallus in the city centre on Sunday for ‘acting suspiciously’. A picture of the …

The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has released provisional results of 43,742 candidates who entered for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for private candidates, 2022 – second series. The entry figures comprised 20, 164 males and 23, 578 females. 76 of the candidates had visual impairment while …

Eating the right foods can do a lot to the body. During menstruation, it’s common for people to experience fatigue, bloating, mood swings, cramps and pain. It can lead to an irritated mood, less productivity at work along with other uneasiness in the body. However, having a healthy and mindful …

The Chief of Yawhima in the Sunyani East Constituency of the Bono Region has ordered the shutdown of Yawhima SDA Primary School over dust pollution emanating from the construction of the road from the area to Chira. According to the chief, the pollution levels due to the construction site is …

According to “WebMD”, people have been using cabbage leaves to cure engorgement, mastitis, and blocked ducts for generations. It is thought that cabbage leaves reduce inflammation and drain extra fluid from the tissue of the mammary glands. Washing and drying cabbage leaves are necessary before using them. Finally, put them inside …

Parliament has requested that Health Minister Kwaku Agyeman Manu appear before the House to answer questions about the country’s current vaccine shortages. For the past few months, the Northern Region and other parts of the country have been experiencing vaccine shortages, with no solution in place. The concerning situation has …

Heart diseases have become a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Ghana. According to the Director-General of Ghana Health Service, more than 600,000 people, including 400,000females and 200,000 men are diagnosed with high blood pressure every year, with many more affected people remaining undiagnosed. Heart disease is a general …

According to Heathline, teeth play an essential role in our appearance and can significantly impact our self-esteem and confidence. The color of our teeth is one of the key factors that determine how bright and attractive our smile appears. Many people desire whiter teeth and often turn to various treatments …

Investigations by GhanaWeb have revealed that death cases at the Tamale Teaching Hospital are rising due to the absence of oxygen at the hospital. Checks at the teaching hospital indicate that at least five patients who needed oxygen support may have died between Saturday, February 18, and Sunday, February 19, alone. The …

Heart disease in women, comes with a few healthy signs, which shouldn’t be ignored when noticed, to avoid suffering other health issues that might be associated with the heart disease. Below are some early signs of heart disease in women, as sourced from Healthline. 1. Chest pain, is one of the …

The vagina is the most hidden and inadequately ventilated area of a woman’s body. It is most likely prone to problems. Everyone’s vagina is different from the others in terms of its size, shape, type, and amount of discharge that it releases. But you should take care of your vagina …

Management of the Tamale Teaching hospital has said it is taking steps to address challenges with the shortage of oxygen supply currently being experienced at the hospital. In a statement signed by its Acting Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Atiku Adam, it said the development is a temporary glitch and the …

Pantang Hospital has become indebted to its suppliers that provide essential goods such as food and chemicals for the daily running of the health facility to the tune of GH¢2.8 million. It has compelled some of the hospital’s most reliable and loyal suppliers to cease their services since last year …

Healthline reports that snoring is a common problem that can affect either gender when you’re sleeping. If you snore loudly and sporadically throughout the night, it’s best to contact a doctor. Whenever the tissue in your airways gets in the path of airflow, you snore. Because air isn’t able to …

Another earthquake is reported to have hit Turkey and Syria exactly two weeks after the devastating Monday, February 6, 2023 earthquake. According to the global news community, AJ+, the earthquake hit the border of Turkey and Syria and had a magnitude of 6.3. In a tweet shared on Monday, February …

Former US president Jimmy Carter has been placed in hospice care, deciding to avoid additional “medical intervention,” the Carter Center announced Saturday. The 98-year-old former president made his decision following a series of hospital visits, according to the Carter Center, a nonprofit group set up to carry out charitable activities …

Research has linked high consumption of red meat and processed meat to increased risk of prostate cancer and prostate cancer mortality, Dr. Mrs. Anita Owusu-Afriyie, a Medical Officer, Oncology Unit, International Maritime Hospital (IMaH), has stated. Dr. Mrs. Owusu-Afriyie has, therefore, cautioned people, especially men, to avoid eating too much …

A man in his late 80s died unexpectedly at Larteh Akuapem in the Eastern Region. According to the narrative, the deceased, Paa Kwame, had been bedridden for several years due to his advanced age and unstable health conditions. For the time being, he is being cared for by a family member. …

As people age, they begin to realize the importance of maintaining a healthy diet. As we age, our bodies begin to undergo several changes that affect our overall health and wellbeing. This is why many people in their 50s are advised to take better care of themselves and their health. …

The fruit of the African oil palm is used to make palm oil. It has been an important type of oil for thousands of years, but in the last few decades, it has become one of the oils that is made in the most large quantities on a global scale. This is …

Here’s how to keep your bladder healthy and maintain your urinary system. When it comes to your body, your urinary tract plays an important part! It helps to filter waste and extra fluid from the bloodstream and pushes it out of the system. Having a healthy bladder helps to keep …

According to healthline Used to Depict a Coma Patient As a matter of fact, there are two medical terms that are frequently misused. Because some individuals don’t understand what a coma is and don’t know how to tell if someone has died or is just unconscious, we’ll examine the differences …

Even though important new discoveries have been made about the scary Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), many people still don’t know much about it. Because of this, it still spreads quickly in our society. Most of the time, we hear the term HIV, but there are actually two kinds of HIV: HIV-1 and HIV-2. Even …

A level 200 student of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has reportedly died after falling from the 4th floor of his hostel, on Friday, February 17, 2023. According to a media outlet of the university, Voice of KNUST, the student fell as he was trying to …

An aggrieved mother, whose daughter could not get placement into any of the Senior High Schools (SHS) she chose, has lashed out at the Ghana Education Service (GES) and the Ministry of Education. Speaking to UTV at one of the centres set up by the GES to resolve issues of …

It is commonly recommended that people who experience acid reflux or heartburn sleep on their left side, as this is the posture thought to be least likely to trigger these symptoms. Due to gravity, keeping the stomach below the oesophagus while sleeping on the left side can assist to ease …

Marijuana is a plant that many people use for recreation. According to some, it helps them feel happy or at ease. You may not be aware, though, that marijuana can harm your health as well. What are Bad Effects of Marijuana On The Body? According to Healthline, an online health information provider, marijuana can …

HIV is a condition that affects the body’s immune system, making it vulnerable to infections. Its symptoms can range from fatigue and a sore throat to a red, itchy rash. While HIV infection progresses through three stages, many individuals are unaware they have the virus until the later stages when severe symptoms …

Out of the 547, 329 candidates who sat for the 2022 Basic Education Certificate Examinations (BECE), a total of 538,399 qualified for this year’s Computerised School Selection Placement (CSSPS) in Senior High and Technical and Vocational Schools. A total of 372,780 students, representing 69.24 per cent of the qualified students …

  Students of Yilo Krobo Senior High School in the Eastern Region sleep outside due to lack of dormitories. The situation is very worrying and calls for immediate action. The current Wooden structure in the school, housing the students was constructed in 1972. It supposed to accommodates 70 students but …