Health facilities have been urged to go the extra mile to keep fridges and other blood transfusion equipment clean and free from contamination. Mr. Mathew Gyan Nkum, the Brong-Ahafo Regional Director of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), who made the call in an interview said this was necessary to prevent endangering the lives of … Read more
The MTN Ghana Foundation has collected 2,551 pints of blood at its sixth annual “Save a Life” blood donation campaign, exceeding its target of 2,017 pints. The annual exercise gives staff of MTN and the general public the opportunity to show love on Valentine’s Day by donating a pint of blood each. This year’s blood … Read more
Nurturing and rocking kinky natural hair is the new thing and Becca, MzVee, Naa Ashorkor among other female celebs have embraced and worked it. Celebrity stylist Akosua Vee however brings edginess to her natural hair experience in a way that could make any one throw out their hair experiences for natural hair. But if you … Read more
Men who donated blood last Wednesday, in commemoration of the Valentine’s Day, and hoped to have good time in bed with their partners had to postpone that. This is because having sex 24 hours after donating blood will be detrimental to the life of a male blood donor. However, females who donate blood can go … Read more
The sixth edition of MTN’s annual Valentine’s Day blood donation exercise was hugely successful, with 2,551 pints of blood collected at ten regions in Ghana. MTN’s ‘Save A Life’ campaign targeted 2,017 pints of blood but were able to exceed their targets with 2,551 pints this year. The blood collected was to restock the National … Read more
Australian movie star Hugh Jackman has undergone treatment for skin cancer again and renewed his warning to wear sunscreen. The 48-year-old posted a picture of himself on Instagram with his nose covered in plasters, and local media reported it was his sixth such treatment. “Another basal cell carcinoma. Thanks to frequent body checks and amazing … Read more
The MTN Ghana Foundation says it hopes to collect over 2000 pints of blood at this year’s “Save a Life” Blood Donation project slated for 14th February, 2017. The MTN “Save a Life” project is an annual Valentine’s Day blood donation exercise, organized by the MTN Ghana Foundation at which MTN staff public-spirited individuals donate … Read more
The MTN Ghana Foundation aims at collecting at least 2,017 pints of blood at this year’s “Save a Life” Blood Donation project slated for 14th February, 2017. The MTN “Save a Life” project is an annual Valentine’s Day blood donation exercise, organized by the MTN Ghana Foundation which gives MTN staff and other individuals the … Read more
Radio and TV personality Jeremy Van-Gashong says she mistakenly took her symptoms for thyroid cancer to be that of her developing an Adam’s apple when she first noticed a bump in her throat. The God-fearing voice-over artiste took to Instagram a couple of months ago to reveal that she travelled to Germany for treatment after … Read more
Why do straight men devote so much head space to those big, bulbous bags of fat drooping from women’s chests? Scientists have never satisfactorily explained men’s curious breast fixation, but theorists are gonna theorize. So let’s take a tour of the sexy speculation surrounding the human bosom — with a few stops to explain why … Read more
“I’ve tried everything to lose weight. And while I managed to lose 2 stones and toned my legs and arms, I can’t seem to shift this bit of fat on my hips.” It’s a common complaint. You know you’re doing all the right things – dieting, working out and living an overall healthy life – … Read more
Most people have calluses on the heels and balls of their feet. The thick layers of dead skin are there to protect your feet from the pressure of walking. But you may not like the sight of rough, yellowish heels peeking out of your sandals. Soak your feet in hot water and scrub with a … Read more
Missed a period? The first thing to consider is pregnancy. If that is ruled out, other possible causes might be related to the use of certain birth control pills or entering menopause. One of the side effects of a low-dose birth control pill is a light or nonexistent period. So, it may be time to … Read more
Missed a period? The first thing to consider is pregnancy. If that is ruled out, other possible causes might be related to the use of certain birth control pills or entering menopause. One of the side effects of a low-dose birth control pill is a light or nonexistent period. So, it may be time to … Read more
Schalke confirms Baba Rahman out for several months Ghana defender Baba Rahman is set to sit out of action for several months after suffering Anterior cruciate ligament injury while in action for the Black Stars at the Africa cup of Nations, Schalke 04 have confirmed. Baba was forced out the competition because of ACL injury … Read more
When I was young, growing up in Africa in a country where lighter skinned women are the epitome of beauty, I once asked a woman whom I looked up to why women with light skin were considered more beautiful than women with dark skin. Her answer was straightforward, “Because men like women with lighter skin … Read more
The effect of constant stress on a deep-lying region of the brain explains the increased risk of heart attack, a study in The Lancet suggests. In a study of 300 people, those with higher activity in the amygdala were more likely to develop cardiovascular disease – and sooner than others. Stress could be as important … Read more
Lil Elikem took his mothers skin, her lips and that forehead. Typical example of cheating genes. A photo posted by elikem kumordzie (@elikemkumordzie) on Join GhanaStar.com to receive daily email alerts of breaking news in Ghana. GhanaStar.com is your source for all Ghana News. Get the latest Ghana news, breaking news, sports, politics, entertainment and … Read more
The 36-year-old actor and TV personality took to Instagram on Thursday to reveal that he was hospitalized due to complications from lupus, an autoimmune disease. “For all who have been trying to contact me the last few days this is where I’ve been,” he wrote to his fans. “And I will be in the Hospital … Read more
Once again, Africa is making headlines for the wrong reasons. In a study just released by the World Health Organization ( WHO), Africa led all continents with 46% of adults having high blood pressure. The global average was 40%. Hypertension, also called the “silent killer”, can affect a person for years and then suddenly make … Read more