Health
Painkiller abuse, herbal medicines cited as causes of rising kidney disease among youth
Nephrologist at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in the Ashanti Region, Dr.Elliot Koranteng Tannor has bemoaned the rising cases of...
Eating fufu after 4pm is dangerous – Dietician
A Medical Practitioner who specializes as a dietician, Dr Ibrahim Osman, says it is dangerous to eat fufu after 4pm....
‘Sobolo’ lowers blood pressure, prevents prostate cancer from spreading- Study
A study put together by Prof. Raphael Nyarkotey Obu By Prof. Raphael Nyarkotey Obu ‘Sobolo’ lowers blood pressure, prevents prostate cancer from...
Aphrodisiacs and Masturbation can kill you – Pathologist cautions
A pathologist with the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital is cautioning against excessive masturbation and use of aphrodisiacs for sexual enhancement....
3 to 4 times of sex in a week could reduce risk of prostate cancer – Urologist advises men
A urologist with the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital has endorsed the proposition that men can reduce the risk of prostate...
“Use of polythene to wrap Banku is poisonous” – Expert warns
The use of polythene to wrap foods like Banku has been deemed poisonous and injurious to health by an expert....
Low sperm count: 5 ways men damage their sperms without knowing
Low sperm count among men is gradually becoming a norm across the world. Health professionals have described it as an...
Breast cancer No. 1 killer, over 2,000 women die annually – Dr. Wiafe-Addai
More than 4,650 women are diagnosed with breast cancer annually in Ghana, according to the chairperson of the Ghana Non-...
Silent killler on the prowl: 35% of Ghanaian adults are hypertensive
Data available to the Ministry of Health indicates that approximately 35 per cent of the adult population of the country...
Noodles are bad for your health – Doctor warns
Dr Jeremiah Penking, a Nigerian doctor known for sharing regular health tips on his social media pages, has warned against...
Energy drinks can kill you – Clinical dietician says
A Clinical dietician of the Accra Regional hospital Frank Ayimadu (RD) has warned the general public to slow down on...
No evidence sex positions can lead to stroke – Physiotherapy Association
The Ghana Physiotherapy Association has debunked claims that certain sex positions can lead to stroke. This comes on the back...
‘Doggy Style’ can give you stroke – Health expert advises
A health expert has revealed that having sex in the doggy position can cause stroke for both women and men....
Why you should check your weight before x-ray – Atomic energy expert
The Director of the Nuclear Power Institute of the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC), Prof. Seth Kofi Debrah, has advised...
Dear men, stop having sex if you notice any of these symptoms
If you are a man with heart disease, it’s normal to be worried about having intimacy. You may be concerned...
‘Brukina’ producers decry low sales; blame it on research by NMIMR
Brukina producers in Kumasi are bemoaning low patronage of their products. This follows a research conducted by the Noguchi Memorial...
45% of SHS students brush their teeth for only 30 seconds – KNUST research reveals
Dentists recommend two minutes as the average duration for brushing the teeth. However, findings from a research by the Kwame...
Some ‘Brukina’ drink contains cancer-causing substance – UG research
One would like to enjoy a cold bottle of ‘brukina’ (or bokina), a dairy milk and millet mixture, to release...
Undergo eye examination before buying spectacles – Optometrist
Dr Danjuma Faisal, an Optometrist at the Bono Regional Red Cross Society of Ghana Eye Clinic, has advised the public...
Why the Marburg virus is deadly
With a high mortality rate, health experts have largely expressed concerns about the viral infection which appears to have showed...
Marburg virus: All you need to know
Marburg virus is the causative agent of Marburg virus disease (MVD), a disease with a case fatality ratio of up...
Woman teaches men how to use Prekese and ginger to make their manh00d hard in bed
Statistically, erectile dysfunction is a common medical condition that affects about 200 million men worldwide and as many as 30...
Poverty can trigger mental illness – Dr. Akwasi Osei
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Mental Health Authority (MHA), Dr. Akwasi Osei has revealed that poverty can cause...
Sizeable penis impregnates women the most – Midwife reveals
A Senior Midwifery Officer at the Tema Health Centre, Ruby Ansah-Tagoe has revealed that the sizeable penis which is equal...
Sexual activity is a conducive means for spreading monkeypox – Health Director
The Deputy Director of health for the Asante Mampong Municipality, Mr Akwasi Dwomoh, has said that deep kissing, close touches...
‘No scientific proof sucking breast cures or causes cancer’ – Radiographer
A Radiographer at the Peace and Love Hospital, Ms. Grace Anim, says there is no scientific proof that sucking the...
“Your clitoris can disappear when you’ve been off sex for a long time” – Doctor Says
A medical doctor, who is known as Doctor Penking on social media has made a statement about the female genital...
Stroke in young adults – Doctor shares causes and symptoms
Medical Doctor at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), Joseph Asare, has revealed that stroke is the most common disease in...
Mixture of tomato paste and cola drink increases blood, KNUST report
A blend of tomato paste and cola drink raises blood levels significantly, showing anti-anaemic potential. A study undertaken by specialists...
Depression is the beginning of madness, seek help – Dr. Richard Eghan
A medical practitioner, Dr. Richard Eghan has advised persons suffering from depression to seek medical care. He says depression leads...