By Dr. Kojo Cobba Essel I assumed the above description applied only to certain concoctions being peddled about as miracle potions, until I had a rude awakening. I discovered that something that had been staring me in the face for years, could do just that, and there was scientific evidence to support it. Name: Mr. … Read more
A top US military commander has said the LRA has been reduced to “irrelevance” after years of joint military operations have killed most of its forces. Its leader, Joseph Kony, is still on the run. US military operations against the Lord’s Resistance Army in central Africa are “coming to an end,” a top American general … Read more
Ghana has launched a National Alcohol Policy after years of working with key stakeholders to combine the fragmented laws that exist on the production, distribution sale, advertisement and consumption of the commodity. The 33-page document would now set out a policy direction aimed at regulating the production, distribution sale, advertisement and consumption of alcohol, with … Read more
Komfo Anokye and Korle Bu Teaching Hospitals in Ghana are among selected study sites in five African countries being used for a study into the extent of genetic factors in the cases of renal problems. The five-year research is being done concurrently in South Africa, Ethiopia and two other countries on the continent. Dr. Perditer … Read more
A Jordanian soldier who shot dead seven Israeli schoolgirls in 1997 was released from prison Sunday after serving out his life sentence, sparking outrage from the families of those killed. In March 1997, Ahmad Dakamseh fired an automatic weapon at schoolgirls on a trip to the Jordan-Israel border, killing seven of them and wounding five … Read more
Living with diabetes is all about managing your blood sugar levels. This is a chronic illness, but you can live well with it if you manage it. A huge part of that management is diet. Several lifestyle factors can affect your well-being as a diabetic and your blood sugar levels, but what you eat on … Read more
A Jordanian soldier who killed seven Israeli schoolgirls in 1997 was released on Sunday after serving 20 years in prison, sparking outrage from the families of the victims. In March 1997, Ahmad Dakamseh fired an automatic weapon at Israeli schoolgirls on a trip to the Jordan-Israel border, killing seven of them and wounding five others … Read more
The Komfo Anokye and Korle Bu Teaching Hospitals in Ghana are among selected study sites in five African countries being used for a study into the extent of genetic factors in the cases of renal problems. The five-year research is being done concurrently in South Africa, Ethiopia and two other countries on the continent. Dr. … Read more
The Mental Health Authority has decided to establish a temporary helpline for persons contemplating suicide. The authority is, as well, in discussions with telecommunication companies for the establishment of permanent toll free numbers for the same purpose. In an interview with the Daily Graphic in Accra yesterday, the Chief Executive Officer of the authority, Dr … Read more
Flatulence is the stuff of comedy for people young and old, and it’s not something often discussed in polite company. However, it is something that we all do once in a while. In fact, your farts can speak volumes about your health and wellness. So, even if it makes your nose wrinkle, go ahead—have a … Read more
Scientists have developed a sensor that can monitor blood sugar levels by analysing sweaty skin. But rather than a gym-soaked t-shirt, it needs just one millionth of a litre of sweat to do the testing. The team – in South Korea – showed the sensor was accurate and think it could eventually help patients with … Read more
World Kidney Day falls on 9th March 2017, and as the years go by we are faced with an alarming increase in chronic kidney disease. Across the globe, 10 percent of the population is affected by preventable yet deadly kidney diseases. Chronic Kidney Disease was ranked 18th in the list of causes of total number … Read more
Smoking is injurious to health! We all know it, but still many people are addicted to smoking and no single day begins or ends without a cigarette. But every time you light one up, you are increasing your risk of lung, bladder, pancreatic, mouth, esophageal and other cancers. Smoking also increases your risk of heart … Read more
Older adults make important contributions to society as family members, volunteers and active participants in the workforce. The elderly are also known as the aged. While most have good mental health, many older adults are at risk of developing mental disorders, neurological disorders or substance use problems as well as other health conditions such as … Read more
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a smile must be worth a million. Smiling doesn’t just make us appear happier — let’s face it, no one likes a sourpuss — it actually makes others perceive us as more attractive, relaxed and sincere. And while that might be enough of a reason to … Read more
Aging is inevitable. It also brings with it several types of health problems including obesity, Type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Plus, with age, the skin becomes thinner and drier. This leads to fine lines and wrinkles, increased pigmentation, loss of elasticity and firmness, and dull skin. At times, body starts showing aging signs sooner … Read more
Bad breath, also called halitosis, is an embarrassing problem for many and can affect people of any age. Bad breath can make your social life difficult, cause anxiety, and affect your confidence level and self-esteem. The problem is often caused by a buildup of bacteria in your mouth that break down food particles, giving off … Read more
Young men who resort to drinking bitters and other aphrodisiacs for sexual potency should refrain from the practice since it can worsen their plight, an urologist at the Kumasi South Hospital, Dr Samuel Amanamah, has cautioned. He said such people should instead check their health status at the hospital for proper diagnosis of their problem … Read more
Hundreds of mourners gathered Wednesday in Cairo for the funeral of Omar Abdel Rahman, the blind sheikh linked to the 1993 World Trade Center bombing who died in a US jail. The Egyptian-born sheikh died of natural causes Saturday at the age of 78 at a federal medical centre in North Carolina, where he was … Read more
One-sixth of Ghanaians are diabetic, thus making the disease more alarming than the prevalence rate of HIV/ AIDS in the country. National President of Diabetes Association of Ghana, Mrs. Elizabeth Esi Dunyo, who revealed this, expressed worry that government was building stroke centres and hospitals instead of setting up a fund to increase sensitisation programmes … Read more