November 16, 2024
5 leftover food items that shouldn’t be consume
Reheating a plate of yesterday’s meal might seem harmless, but certain foods can become dangerous if they aren’t stored or reheated properly. Some can grow harmful bacteria, while others release toxins that could make you sick. This doesn’t mean you should throw away all your leftovers, but knowing which foods require extra care can protect...
November 16, 2024
7 Top Causes of Back Pain and How to Prevent Them
Back pain is one of the most common health issues affecting people worldwide. Millions of individuals experience discomfort or pain in their back at some point. The causes of back pain are varied and can range from poor posture to more serious conditions like herniated discs. The good news is that many back pain causes...
November 14, 2024
13 Common Medications You Should Never Mix with Alcohol
If you’re one of the 85% of American adults who drink alcohol, whether occasionally or regularly, it’s important to know that it can interact with any medications you take. If you take several medications or drink excessively, your risk of adverse medication reactions may be higher. The combination of alcohol and certain medications can cause...
November 13, 2024
WHO releases alarming study showing how many people will die due to extreme weather: ‘Unless urgent action is taken’
The World Health Organization recently released a report identifying the climate crisis as a contributor to global deaths and major health issues. As a response, the WHO is working to build climate-resilience in healthcare facilities to protect the world’s most vulnerable. In the report, shared via ReliefWeb, the WHO noted four areas of focus in the...
November 13, 2024
Why Sitting on the toilet for over 10 minutes could be harmful; here’s why
Let’s be honest — people have a habit of bringing their phones to the bathroom. I’ve been guilty of it myself, and chances are that someone is on the toilet reading this article right now. A three-minute trip to the loo can easily turn into 15 minutes of reading, scrolling and posting. It might seem...
November 12, 2024
Rising alcohol and drug abuse among health workers threatening patient care – GMA
The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has raised concerns over increasing cases of alcohol misuse, drug abuse, and incidents of sexual misconduct among healthcare workers, warning that such behaviour severely compromises patient care and professionalism in the health sector. Speaking at the GMA’s annual general meeting, GMA President Dr. Frank Serebour highlighted these troubling trends, noting...
November 11, 2024
Doctor explains what mineral you might be deficient in if you get grey hairs young
Tired of those stubborn grey hairs which seem to be popping up randomly? Well, this could be what’s causing them, according to one doctor. This may be a bit of an oversimplification when describing the intricate nature of biological science, but pretty much everything that happens to our body has a knock on effect on something...
November 10, 2024
Doctor Shares Three Warning Signs That May Indicate A Weak Heart
Dr. Jeremy London, a well-known doctor on TikTok, recently highlighted three key warning signs that could indicate a weakened heart. Though commonly associated with other conditions, these signs should not be ignored. Shortness of Breath During Mild Activity Shortness of breath during physical activity, even light tasks like walking or climbing stairs, can be a red flag for...
November 8, 2024
The surprising benefits of garlic for men: more than a flavor booster
Garlic is a simple bulb but make no mistakes, this is not all! You probably know it as the ingredient that makes your sauce or soup better but have you factored in that garlic also offers men’s health benefits? Take a garlic clove (or perhaps just take a seat) now as we are about to...