Madam Charlotte Owusu, the founder of Sickle Cell Condition Advocate (SICCA), has emphasized the importance of knowing one’s sickle cell status before falling in love. Sickle cell disease is a genetic disorder that can...
Are you an excessive worrier? Perhaps you unconsciously think that if you “worry enough,” you can prevent bad things from happening. But the fact is, worrying can affect the body in ways that may surprise you....
Excessive salivation, often referred to as drooling, can be a concerning issue, particularly when it persists into adulthood. While it’s common in children due to the underdeveloped muscles in their mouths, persistent drooling in...
The Child Health Department of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) has recorded a rare case of Wilson’s Disease in a 13-year-old boy. The condition, believed to be the first in the country, is...
Lovemaking is often considered a healthy and natural part of life, contributing to emotional and physical well-being. However, there is a lesser-known risk associated with sexual activity that can be quite alarming: the potential...
Washing and Peeling: Start by thoroughly washing the cucumber and removing its peel. Slicing: Cut the cucumber into small pieces. Soaking: Let these pieces soak in water overnight. Consumption: Drink this infused water on...
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has announced the commencement of the dialysis support programme on the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) effective June 01, 2024. The support, according a statement from the Authority,...
Persistent back pain is a common ailment affecting millions of people worldwide. While it’s often attributed to minor strains or muscle tension, persistent back pain can sometimes indicate more serious underlying health issues. Ignoring...
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...
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....
Madam Charlotte Owusu, the founder of Sickle Cell Condition Advocate (SICCA), has emphasized the importance of knowing one’s sickle cell status before falling in love. Sickle cell disease is a genetic disorder that can be passed down from parents to children. If both parents are carriers of the sickle...
Are you an excessive worrier? Perhaps you unconsciously think that if you “worry enough,” you can prevent bad things from happening. But the fact is, worrying can affect the body in ways that may surprise you. When worrying becomes excessive, it can lead to feelings of high anxiety and even cause...
Excessive salivation, often referred to as drooling, can be a concerning issue, particularly when it persists into adulthood. While it’s common in children due to the underdeveloped muscles in their mouths, persistent drooling in adults warrants attention. In this article, we’ll delve deeper into the phenomenon of nocturnal drooling,...
The Child Health Department of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) has recorded a rare case of Wilson’s Disease in a 13-year-old boy. The condition, believed to be the first in the country, is said to affect one out of 30,000 population in developed countries. The boy was diagnosed...
Lovemaking is often considered a healthy and natural part of life, contributing to emotional and physical well-being. However, there is a lesser-known risk associated with sexual activity that can be quite alarming: the potential for a heart attack. This article will explore how lovemaking can lead to a heart attack,...
Washing and Peeling: Start by thoroughly washing the cucumber and removing its peel. Slicing: Cut the cucumber into small pieces. Soaking: Let these pieces soak in water overnight. Consumption: Drink this infused water on an empty stomach in the morning. Health Benefits of Cucumber Water Hydration Boost Cucumber water,...
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has announced the commencement of the dialysis support programme on the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) effective June 01, 2024. The support, according a statement from the Authority, will span for a period of six (6) months ending December 2024. A release from...
Persistent back pain is a common ailment affecting millions of people worldwide. While it’s often attributed to minor strains or muscle tension, persistent back pain can sometimes indicate more serious underlying health issues. Ignoring persistent back pain can lead to worsening symptoms and potential complications. Therefore, it’s crucial to...
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...
