A former Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Professor Agyeman Badu Akosa, has stressed the need to have enough sleep as a necessity for staying healthy. He explained that rather than considering sleep as...
A former Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Professor Agyeman Badu Akosa, has stressed the need to have enough sleep as a necessity for staying healthy. He explained that rather than considering sleep as a dull moment, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technology had established that the mind became most...
Tattoos have been linked to a deadly type of blood cancer for the first time. Researchers from Lund University in Sweden found that tattooed individuals had a 21 percent higher risk of lymphoma, compared to people without tattoos. Lymphoma is a type of cancer than affects the white blood cells, which are crucial...
Did you know that your blood type can tell you a lot about your health? The blood running through your veins doesn’t just determine who you can donate to or receive from, it also plays an important role in your overall well-being. Blood types are genetic and cannot be...
A renowned lawyer in the Ashanti region is holding the Chief Executive of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital’s (KATH) feet to fire, with a petition for the removal of Prof. Otchere Addai Mensah from the Heal Komfo Anokye project. Kwame Adofo, amongst other allegations, is accusing the KATH CEO that,...
Americans are ingesting marijuana more regularly than alcohol, intriguing new data shows. Roughly 17.7million people in the US are using the drug daily, compared to 14.7million daily drinkers, according to findings from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. This is the first time since records began in 1979...
Incorporating scent leaves into your routine can be a game-changer in combating infections. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the steps of how to prepare scent leaf for infection to harness their potent infection-fighting properties, all while adhering to SEO guidelines for maximum visibility and accessibility. Start by...
The Births and Deaths Registry has reported that hypertension was the leading cause of death among Ghanaian men in 2022. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), hypertension, often referred to as high blood pressure, is when the pressure in the blood vessels is excessive (140/90 mmHg or higher)....
Beetroot, often simply called beet, is a vibrant root vegetable that has gained popularity for its myriad health benefits. While your doctor might recommend beetroot for its well-known properties, there are several surprising advantages that often go unmentioned. In this blog post, we will delve into the hidden benefits...
A recent study conducted in the Greater Accra Metropolis has shed light on the potential health risks associated with consuming vegetables grown in urban areas. Titled ‘Analysis of Heavy Metals and Pathogen Levels in Vegetables Cultivated Using Selected Water Bodies in Urban Areas of the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area...
Swollen feet make it hard for one to move around, whether it happens on just one or both of your feet. And it can hurt too. There are a lot of reasons why it happens, some of which are associated with health conditions like: Edema: this is when your body...