A Deputy Minister of Information, Fatimatu Abubakar has indicated that kidney and liver diseases are increasing in some parts of the country especially in mining areas due to the impacts of illegal small scale mining (Galamsey). In her view, the country needs a proactive response to the galamsey menace. Speaking …

What is HIV? HIV is a virus that damages the immune system. Untreated HIV affects and kills CD4 cells, which are a type of immune cell called T cell. Over time, as HIV kills more CD4 cells, the body is more likely to get various types of conditions and cancers. …

People often claim that one of their breasts is significantly larger than the other. Accroding to WebMD website, many women, and some overweight or obese men, have slightly larger left breasts than right ones. It’s possible that over 60% of the global population is affected by this, making it a …

GhanaWeb has sighted a video shared by blogger, Kobby Kyei, in which students of St Paul’s Senior High School and Minor Seminary in the Volta Region are purportedly sharing one fish during dining. The video which has since gone viral on social media, particularly Twitter has had people express horror at …

According to Healthline, plantains are the less sweet, starchier equivalent to the banana with numerous health benefits because it contains more of certain vitamins and minerals, also a rich source of fiber, vitamins A, C, and B-6, and others. Below are a few health benefits of regular consumption of plantains, which …

    In the quest of finding everlasting solution to fix Ghana’s economic crisis, I am pleading with government to stop using high currency like the dollar in issuing payments for local debts to save our local currency from depreciation due to the high rate of the dollar, which causes the …

Nana Kweku Ofori Atta It is of great honor to see the president moving at the right direction by meeting the National house of chives and the various MMDCEs in the Ashanti Region with the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources to negotiate with them to assist him embark on …

One day you’re in active treatment for breast cancer, and the next you’re not. You might feel an immediate sense of relief and gratitude that you’re still here and the worst may be over. At the same time, side effects from treatment are still with you. Healing takes time. And …

The Breast Care Center at the Okonfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in the Kumasi Metropolis of the Ashanti, has raised the red flags over the high prevalence of breast cancer in the region According to the center, breast cancers are on the astronomical rise in the Ashanti Region affecting hundreds of …

    By Kwesi Yankah Ghana is a nation of dreamers no doubt, but our collective imagination occasionally slips and betrays a nation without dreams. I refer to slippages in the naming of important entities in our motherland. We have been occasionally absent-minded in the naming processes, omitting great people …

Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) has clarified the number of E-blocks (Community Day high school projects) it has completed as of December 2016. It follows what the Fund says is ‘political media debate’ on the projects particularly being fueled by the National Communications Officer of the opposition National Democratic Congress …

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) currently has no vaccine for prevention or treatment. According to Healthline, research and testing on experimental vaccines are ongoing, but none are close to being approved for general use. This means that no one knows when the vaccine will be available to the general public. That is …

Adults can eat certain foods to prevent stroke due to their high levels of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. These nutrients work to dissolve cholesterol and fat deposits that can clog brain blood vessels, get rid of harmful free radicals in your blood, and increase blood flow to the brain and …

  By Nans Kweku Ofori Atta Is it appropriate and wise enough to suggest to government to declare a state of emergency to the military with a specific directive to shoot any person at any illegal mining (galamsey) site? Is that the right way to go as a nation? What …

Day in and day out as people work for several hours performing tasks, eventually, as time goes on they are bound to experience fatigue. And after a hard day’s work, having to sleep and rest is essential to recover one’s energy. Normally though, people do not bother themselves with the …

It has happened to all of us at one time or another to get a cut on the skin. When this happens, blood clotting saves the day. Clots quickly stop the bleeding and when their job is done, they usually dissolve. Sometimes, however, things can go wrong.According to mayo clinic, when a …

  The Merriam Webster Dictionary defines an event as “something that happens, or a planned occasion or activity such as a social gathering”. Getz (2008:6) described an event as “An opportunity for leisure, social or cultural experience outside the normal range of choices, beyond everyday experience. Furthermore, Getz classified events …

    Reality entertainment is never far from the hearts of people. This year, fans of Africa’s biggest reality show took to Twitter to engage in conversations like never before. Support from the fans who campaigned for their favourite housemates in the 7th season of Big Brother Naija lit up …

But according to experts and nutritionists, it’s not a great idea to sip water while eating or immediately before or after meals. The problem is that when you drink water too soon before or after a meal, it dilutes your essential gastric juices, causing difficulty in digestion and an upsurge …

According to “Healthline”, Almost half of all women will experience at least one urinary tract infection (UTI) at some point in their lives, and many of us experience many more. A urinary tract infection occurs when bacteria create an infection by passing via the urethra and entering the urinary tract (UTI). …

As the world marks this year’s annual campaign to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer, health expert and CEO of Chartma Herbal Health Centre, Charity Twumasi Ankrah, has encouraged men to suck breasts. In an interview with Accra-based Joy Prime, she underscored the importance of health advisory she …

The female reproductive system’s uterus and ovaries are built in a way that makes conception possible, and this design is changed naturally during the course of the menstrual cycle. The ovarian cycle controls oestrogen and progesterone levels, as well as egg production and release. Every woman, but especially those between …

At least 25 people were killed after a bus carrying wedding guests veered off the road and fell into a deep gorge in northern India, police said Wednesday. The vehicle was traveling along a treacherous mountain highway in Uttarakhand state when it careened over an edge and plunged at least …

Health expert and CEO of Chartma Herbal Health Centre has urged men to suck a breast within October as part of breast cancer awareness month. Charity Twumasi Ankrah in an interview with KMJ on Prime Morning Tuesday explained that breast-sucking is a major way to help curb breast cancer in …

If not, keep reading because I’m about to show you how to use coconut oil with garlic to heal a variety of diseases. First, gather 10 ginger roots and a small bit of coconut water. Third, shake briskly to remove phytochemicals that help treat a variety of ailments. Finally, you …

Some people must visit the bathroom quite frequently throughout the day. Even if it occurs rather frequently, it is still possible that it is a sign of one of many different diseases. Even if you start to feel better, you must continue to schedule appointments with your primary care doctor. …

Indians have their own beliefs and practices when it comes to dealing with their deceased, just like Muslims who bury their dead within 24 hours and Christians who take their dead to the mortuary. The Indians burn the dead bodies of their relatives. This is the process of reducing the …

The liver is one of the most essential organs in the human body and requires adequate attention always because any harm, might lead to the death of the victim. However, it is essential to know the signs of liver failure, so you can save yourself from bigger harm. As sourced …

There are some foods which you eat on a regular basis that can lead to stroke which many people around the world do not know about. According to an article written by Clevelandclinic, I will educate you on some of these foods you need to avoid eating regularly in order to …

According to Healthline, tiger nuts have been used for many years to cure impotence and erectile dysfunction in men.Potassium, one of the few minerals that are important for maintaining healthy cells and organs, particularly the heart, is abundant in tiger nuts. Due to the arginine level in tiger nuts, men who …