Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men in the United States, Canada, and Europe and is the second leading cause of death from cancer in men in these regions. The American...
Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men in the United States, Canada, and Europe and is the second leading cause of death from cancer in men in these regions. The American Cancer Society’s estimates for prostate cancer in the United States for 2021 indicate that about...
A sixth person has been declared ‘effectively cured’ of HIV – in yet another milestone in the fight against the disease. The Swiss man in his 50s – dubbed ‘The Geneva Patient’ – has been HIV-free since receiving a risky therapy in 2018. Repeated tests following the therapy detected no HIV in...
Pregnancy is a critical time, For both the mother and the unborn child, so it’s critical to take specific precautions to guarantee a safe pregnancy. According to webMD, We learned some of the typical errors pregnant women should avoid since they could harm the unborn child. 1. Poor nutrition:...
A mortician has shed some light on what happens to the human body after someone dies – including why people sometimes poop themselves when they pass away and what coroners do with silicone breast implants, which ‘don’t decompose.’ Gerald Ledford, a medical examiner from Little Rock, Arkansas, became a viral TikTok sensation...
Parents of the10-day-old baby who died at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Hospital in Kumasi during circumcision can heave a sigh of relief. This is because a group called Advocacy for Medical Malpractice has taken up the matter to seek justice for the young parents....
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a viral infection that weakens the immune system, making individuals vulnerable to various infections and diseases. While HIV affects both men and women, this article focuses on the symptoms of HIV specifically in men. HIV is a deadly disease that has over time affected...
Our welfare depends on water, and being healthy requires drinking sufficient of it. Even though you may be really thirsty, there are several situations in which drinking water is not advised. When water is consumed improperly, it can cause a number of health issues, such as stomach discomfort, dehydration,...
Difficulty in getting an erection, also known as erectile dysfunction (ED), can have various causes. It’s important to note that ED can be a complex issue, and its treatment may vary depending on the underlying cause. Here are some potential reasons for difficulty in getting an erection and possible solutions: Physical...
A team of health professionals at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) has performed kidney transplants on two patients, the first of such operation by a local team in the country. The Ghanaian team, including specialist doctors, nurses and anesthetists, performed the procedures on July 4 and 5, this...
A study conducted in three selected public universities in the country has revealed that 93 per cent of sexually active adolescents in public universities do not use contraceptives. This is in spite of the fact that 80 per cent of them had a basic knowledge of adolescent sexual reproductive...