Energy drinks are increasingly popular, promising an instant boost of energy, enhanced focus and improved performance. Many people reach for these beverages during long work hours, intense workout sessions or late-night study periods. But while...
Energy drinks are increasingly popular, promising an instant boost of energy, enhanced focus and improved performance. Many people reach for these beverages during long work hours, intense workout sessions or late-night study periods. But while they may deliver that much-needed jolt, these highly caffeinated drinks can have significant effects on...
Less commonly called cerebrovascular accidents (CVAs), strokes occur when blood flow to parts of the brain is cut off, depriving the brain of oxygen. While not all strokes are deadly, many have been known to lead to permanent damage and even disability. The problem, however, is knowing what to...
Aging is one of the many topics that many of us avoid talking about ― but even if you don’t acknowledge it, it doesn’t keep the process from happening. “We’re all going to age, and we’re all going to die,” said Dr. Joshua Septimus, a primary care doctor at Houston...
Dr. Juliet Ohemeng-Ntiamoah A US-based licensed Environmental Engineer has revealed that heavy metals have been detected in some food exports from Ghana. Speaking on Joy News’ Newsfile on October 5, 2024, Dr. Ohemeng-Ntiamoah disclosed a concerning chat with a friend at the Ghana Standards Authority. “I was talking to...
For years, lowering cholesterol felt like a guessing game. Eggs? No. Shellfish? Best to avoid. It used to be straightforward—cholesterol meant bad. But new research reveals a shift: it’s not dietary cholesterol we should fear but rather saturated fats, trans fats, and sugary, processed carbs that do the most...
Men who masturbate too frequently could find themselves becoming flops in the bedroom, a leading GP has warned. In moderation self-pleasure helps to reduce stress, improve sleep quality and mood, but it can become ‘an unhealthy habit’ and trigger a form of erectile dysfunction. ‘Overall, there’s no strict rule...
Ghana has recorded its first case of mpox, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed to asaaseradio.com. According to the GHS, an official statement on the recorded case is expected to be released soon. Mpox (monkeypox) is an infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus. It can cause a painful rash, enlarged...
Dr. Aki Philips, the head of Anidaso Herbal, recently offered important health advice regarding lovemaking during an appearance on Kingdom FM’s Anopa Nkomo show monitored by MyNewsGH.com.com He warned that certain lovemaking positions could pose significant health risks, especially for men who are mindful of their long-term well-being. During...
SIX people have died in a major outbreak of Marburg disease in Africa – an Ebola-like bug that kills up to 90 per cent of those it infects. At least 26 cases have been reported since the outbreak was first confirmed in Rwanda on Friday, the health minister has announced. It’s...
More than 15,000 Ghanaians lost their lives to chronic hepatitis B and C-related liver diseases in 2022, Dr Patrick Kuma Aboagye, Director General of Ghana Health Service, has revealed. This according to him, translates to approximately 42 deaths every day, predominantly affecting young adults who suffer from liver failure...