If you’ve had sex without a condom or a sexual experience where the condom broke, try not to panic. Things happen, and you’re far from the only person to go through either of these experiences. What you do need to remember, though, is that there are a few risks associated with these sexual events. But...

A study conducted by Rivia, a network of tech-driven primary care clinics, from data collected in 2024, has indicated that Ghana is experiencing a rise in “silent” killer diseases. According to the report, these illnesses, which develop insidiously, are taking a significant toll on individuals and the healthcare system. The findings from Rivia provide an...

Keeping your kidneys healthy is crucial for overall well-being.In the lower part of the abdomen cavity are two small reddish brown masses that are kidney-shaped. These are very important as they are responsible for removing fatigue products (and also water as well as other waste products) from the blood. Therefore, it is very important that...

Bitter kola (scientific name; Garcinia kola) is a plant native to West and Central Africa. It is commonly used in traditional medicine, cultural practices, and as a snack due to its numerous health benefits. Bitter Kola is a tropical cultural uses. Its scientific name is Garcinia kola, and it grows predominantly in West and Central Africa. It...

A five-year study has revealed startling new evidence about the true cost of alcohol consumption on our lives. The research, led by Dr. Tim Stockwell from the Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research, challenges long-held beliefs about moderate drinking and presents compelling data that even casual drinking habits could significantly impact life expectancy. Understanding the numbers The findings paint...

The World Health Organization, (WHO), has declared the outbreak of a new coronavirus in China, a global health emergency. The WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus made the announcement at a press conference in Geneva. WHO’s emergency committee on the epidemic had reportedly met Thursday afternoon and recommended designating the outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International...

The government was yet to meet its full financial obligations to Euroget De-Invest, the Egyptian investment company awarded the contract to build nine hospitals across the country, including the Ashanti Regional Hospital situated at Sewua in the Bosomtwe District of Ashanti, which was commissioned on Saturday by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. The President at...

Ms Olivia Graham, Ashanti Regional Technical Coordinator of the Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC), has expressed worry over the increasing cases of HIV infection in the region. Ashanti region currently has over 66,000 cases of HIV infections, with less than 50 percent of the infected persons undergoing the Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) treatment, despite the availability of...

cardiovascular health is essential for overall well-being, and diet plays a crucial role in preventing heart disease. Cardiologists have identified certain foods that may increase the risk of heart problems and are recommended to be limited or eliminated from the diet Trans fats Trans fats raise LDL (“bad”) cholesterol levels and lower HDL (“good”) cholesterol, which increases the...